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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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Suki, Courageous Rescuer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Nested Shambler
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Karn's Bastion
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Grateful Apparition
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Drown in Ichor
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Village Rites
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Viscera Seer
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Blightbelly Rat
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Spirited Companion
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Teysa Karlov
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Selfless Spirit
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Corpse Knight
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Reveillark
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Daxos the Returned
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Angel
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Woe Strider
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Skullport Merchant
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Attendant
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sarevok, Deathbringer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Doomed Traveler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Body Launderer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Cloudshift
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Fanatical Offering
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Unbounded Potential
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Nasty End
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Altar's Reap
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Carrion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Murder
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rescue from the Underworld
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Undying Malice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Cast Down
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Raise the Alarm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Fight On!
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Dread Return
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Vat Emergence
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Bone Shards
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Unburial Rites
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Worthy Cost
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Final Vengeance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Intervention
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Decode Transmissions
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Relic Vial
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Engine
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Wurmwall Sweeper
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
World Map
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Carrot Cake
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport Bell
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Phantom Train
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Call for Unity
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Vampiric Rites
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Far Traveler
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Muster the Departed
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Legion Loyalty
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Murder Investigation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Chorale of the Void
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
9%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Mortuary Mire
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Caves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Crowded Crypt
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Obscura Storefront
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Escape Tunnel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Promising Vein
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Esper Panorama
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy