Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Minthara, Merciless Soul
Rank #490
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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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Aang, Airbending Master
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Mana Vault
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Imperial Seal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Sun Titan
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Grateful Apparition
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Corpse Knight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Daxos the Returned
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Circuit Mender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bounty Hunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Felidar Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Wandering Archaic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Ravos, Soultender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Icewind Stalwart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spirited Companion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Charming Prince
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Solitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Restoration Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Silence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Inkshield
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mana Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Consultation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Flicker of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bitter Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Ephemerate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Cloudshift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Slip On the Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Drown in Ichor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bone Shards
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Bone Splinters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Wrath of God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Vindicate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Annihilating Glare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Contagion Clasp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Throne of Geth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Stone of Erech
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Panharmonicon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Manifold Key
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Parallax Wave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Teleportation Circle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Opalescence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Aura of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Crystal Vein
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Orzhov Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Pyramid of the Pantheon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Altar of Shadows
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy