Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Expensive Midrange

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Julia Maddalena
Dec 26, 2025
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Azlask, the Swelling Scourge?
This week on Fire and Ice, Julia breaks down the hot and cold cards for a popular Eldrazi commander: Azlask, the Swelling Scourge.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Blood Artist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Selfless Spirit
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Cathar Commando
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nested Shambler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Grateful Apparition
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Crystal Barricade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Chocobo Knights
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Dawnstrike Vanguard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Gravecrawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Leonin Abunas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reveillark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Woe Strider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Teysa Karlov
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Devoted Caretaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Divine Resilience
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Protection Magic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Restoration Magic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Ephemerate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Second Sunrise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Orim's Chant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-31%synergy
Secure the Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Merciless Eviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Jolted Awake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Replenish
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Beseech the Queen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Drown in Ichor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Genji Glove
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
The Seriema
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Oketra's Monument
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Coat of Arms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lich's Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blade of Selves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Champions from Beyond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Legion Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth Resplendent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Wasteland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Memorial to Folly
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Petrified Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Prismatic Vista
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Witch Enchanter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Shire Terrace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-33%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy