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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Shredder, Unrelenting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Personify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
57%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Nested Shambler
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Karn's Bastion
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Drown in Ichor
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Dispute
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Village Rites
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Grateful Apparition
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Victimize
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Cathar Commando
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Spirited Companion
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Teysa Karlov
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Selfless Spirit
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Marauder
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Corpse Knight
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Woe Strider
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Guide
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Angel
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Soul's Attendant
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Skullport Merchant
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Reveillark
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sarevok, Deathbringer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Daxos the Returned
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Doomed Traveler
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Mortify
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Cloudshift
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Offering
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Nasty End
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Altar's Reap
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Unbounded Potential
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Carrion
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Rescue from the Underworld
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Cast Down
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vat Emergence
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Dread Return
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Plea
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Merciless Eviction
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Auntie's Sentence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Bone Shards
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Worthy Cost
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Persist
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Oketra's Monument
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Noble's Purse
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Relic Vial
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Contagion Engine
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Tolls of War
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Call for Unity
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Rites
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Far Traveler
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Legion Loyalty
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Murder Investigation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
10%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mortuary Mire
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Caves
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Staff of Compleation
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Crowded Crypt
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Promising Vein
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy