Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Power

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Foot Chopper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Erode
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Grave Researcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Turbulent Moor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Metastatic Evangel
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
87%synergy
Nested Shambler
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Grateful Apparition
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Drown in Ichor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Karn's Bastion
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Dispute
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Martyr for the Cause
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Cathar Commando
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Accursed Marauder
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Selfless Spirit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Daxos the Returned
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Viscera Seer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Doom Weaver
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Plaguecrafter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ironwill Forger
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Osseous Sticktwister
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Shrike Force
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Bounty Agent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Bladecrafter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gurgling Anointer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Woe Strider
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sarevok, Deathbringer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Village Rites
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Fracture
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Thraben Charm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ephemerate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Cloudshift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Parting Gust
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fanatical Offering
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Grim Affliction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Carrion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Mardu
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Perch Protection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Crib Swap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Scrollshift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Flicker of Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Desperate Plea
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Vat Emergence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Final Vengeance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Citywide Bust
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Pointed Discussion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Essence Harvest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Morningtide's Light
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Precision
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Worthy Cost
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Villainous Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Noble's Purse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Argent Dais
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Carrot Cake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
The Seriema
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Murder Investigation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Call for Unity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Glasswing Grace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Tolls of War
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Seal of Doom
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Dying Wish
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Tribute to Horobi
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Court of Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ascent of the Worthy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Aligned Heart
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
On Wings of Gold
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Arid Archway
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The Dross Pits
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Fair Basilica
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Caves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Crowded Crypt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Locket
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Escape Tunnel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Esper Panorama
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Silverquill Campus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Shire Terrace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy