Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Optimized

Minthara, Merciless Soul
Rank #508
42decks
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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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Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Karn's Bastion
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Drown in Ichor
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Grateful Apparition
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Ephemerate
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Felidar Guardian
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Daxos the Returned
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Corpse Knight
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Teysa Karlov
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Angel
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Nested Shambler
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Charming Prince
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Reveillark
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Woe Strider
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Spirited Companion
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Circuit Mender
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Marauder
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Karmic Guide
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Flickerwisp
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Spirit
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Cathar Commando
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Cloudshift
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Semester's End
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Grand Crescendo
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Engine
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Hidden Stockpile
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Bitterblossom
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Teleportation Circle
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Call for Unity
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Rabble Rousing
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Intangible Virtue
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tolls of War
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Kaya, Ghost Assassin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Mine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy