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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Shredder, Unrelenting
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Emptiness
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nested Shambler
77%inclusion277 decks358 decks
75%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
74%inclusion266 decks358 decks
70%synergy
Grateful Apparition
71%inclusion255 decks358 decks
69%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
72%inclusion259 decks358 decks
68%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
67%inclusion239 decks358 decks
64%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
67%inclusion198 decks296 decks
63%synergy
Drown in Ichor
64%inclusion228 decks358 decks
61%synergy
Deadly Dispute
77%inclusion277 decks358 decks
56%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
57%inclusion203 decks358 decks
54%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
57%inclusion204 decks358 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Village Rites
63%inclusion225 decks358 decks
41%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
61%inclusion217 decks358 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion211 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
59%inclusion210 decks358 decks
49%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion210 decks358 decks
39%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
56%inclusion199 decks358 decks
46%synergy
Viscera Seer
55%inclusion198 decks358 decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
52%inclusion187 decks358 decks
25%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
52%inclusion186 decks358 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion185 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion119 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
-9%synergy
Farewell
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
51%inclusion184 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Cathar Commando
51%inclusion183 decks358 decks
44%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion180 decks358 decks
34%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
49%inclusion177 decks358 decks
49%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
49%inclusion175 decks358 decks
47%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
49%inclusion175 decks358 decks
45%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
49%inclusion174 decks358 decks
32%synergy
Accursed Marauder
42%inclusion123 decks293 decks
34%synergy
Sun Titan
42%inclusion150 decks358 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion146 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
40%inclusion137 decks344 decks
36%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
36%inclusion90 decks249 decks
35%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
36%inclusion129 decks358 decks
25%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
35%inclusion126 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
34%inclusion122 decks358 decks
32%synergy
Daxos the Returned
34%inclusion122 decks358 decks
33%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Spirited Companion
33%inclusion118 decks358 decks
28%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
33%inclusion117 decks358 decks
32%synergy
Selfless Spirit
31%inclusion110 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
28%inclusion97 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
27%inclusion97 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
27%inclusion92 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
26%inclusion94 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion93 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion91 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
23%inclusion83 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Plaguecrafter
22%inclusion78 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion77 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Company Commander
21%inclusion74 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
19%inclusion69 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
18%inclusion66 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Woe Strider
18%inclusion63 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
16%inclusion59 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Flickerwisp
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
-15%synergy
Teysa Karlov
15%inclusion55 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion54 decks358 decks
-7%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion45 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
15%inclusion52 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Carrion Feeder
14%inclusion50 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
14%inclusion50 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
13%inclusion47 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Skullport Merchant
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Whisper of the Dross
39%inclusion140 decks358 decks
38%synergy
Ephemerate
31%inclusion110 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion110 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion108 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
28%inclusion100 decks358 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion93 decks358 decks
-14%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion81 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Cloudshift
17%inclusion62 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Unbounded Potential
13%inclusion47 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
-8%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion36 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion26 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Affliction
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Crescendo
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Flicker of Fate
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Carrion
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
49%inclusion175 decks358 decks
31%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion132 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Vat Emergence
34%inclusion121 decks358 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion94 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Final Vengeance
22%inclusion43 decks198 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
Desperate Plea
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Back for Seconds
12%inclusion42 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion36 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion36 decks358 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Bone Shards
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Martial Coup
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Precision
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
-9%synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Lingering Souls
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Bone Splinters
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion138 decks358 decks
20%synergy
Throne of Geth
23%inclusion84 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Noble's Purse
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Contagion Clasp
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Oketra's Monument
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Relic Vial
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
-13%synergy
Contagion Engine
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Blood Fountain
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
46%inclusion165 decks358 decks
45%synergy
Tolls of War
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Bitterblossom
31%inclusion111 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Muster the Departed
27%inclusion80 decks291 decks
26%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
26%inclusion94 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion92 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19%inclusion67 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
17%inclusion62 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Rites
16%inclusion59 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion54 decks358 decks
-14%synergy
Teleportation Circle
15%inclusion53 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
13%inclusion27 decks202 decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Airbender Ascension
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Court of Grace
9.2%inclusion33 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Rabble Rousing
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
-1%synergy
Murder Investigation
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
13%inclusion47 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
21%inclusion75 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
19%inclusion68 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion36 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
58%inclusion207 decks358 decks
53%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion180 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion178 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
31%synergy
High Market
31%inclusion111 decks358 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion93 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion86 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion55 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
The Dross Pits
14%inclusion49 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
The Fair Basilica
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Great Arashin City
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion287 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion284 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
68%inclusion245 decks358 decks
44%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion194 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion175 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
48%inclusion171 decks358 decks
32%synergy
Staff of Compleation
23%inclusion83 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion54 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion43 decks358 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.2%inclusion33 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Crowded Crypt
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion352 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion352 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion314 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion259 decks358 decks
52%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
69%inclusion246 decks358 decks
55%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
68%inclusion244 decks358 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion202 decks358 decks
-10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion188 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
53%inclusion188 decks358 decks
49%synergy
Myriad Landscape
51%inclusion182 decks358 decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion157 decks358 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
43%inclusion154 decks358 decks
-9%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion141 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion129 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion117 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion105 decks358 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion104 decks358 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion87 decks358 decks
-11%synergy
Escape Tunnel
23%inclusion82 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion78 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion74 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion74 decks358 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
-7%synergy
Esper Panorama
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Promising Vein
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Shire Terrace
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion52 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion42 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion42 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
-16%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion33 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
-11%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion28 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
9.2%inclusion33 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.2%inclusion33 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion26 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
-15%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy