Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Expensive Sacrifice

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
Turbulent Moor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Merchant of Venom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Bitterblossom
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Nested Shambler
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Dispute
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Field of the Dead
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Grateful Apparition
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Viscera Seer
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Selfless Spirit
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Daxos the Returned
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Sun Titan
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Accursed Marauder
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Spirited Companion
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Corpse Knight
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cathar Commando
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ophiomancer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Company Commander
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Flickerwisp
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ocelot Pride
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Plaguecrafter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Teysa Karlov
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Carrion Feeder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Ephemerate
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Despark
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Fanatical Offering
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Cloudshift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Mardu
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Doom Blade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Treacherous Greed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Drown in Ichor
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Victimize
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Final Vengeance
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Shadow Summoning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vat Emergence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lingering Souls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Throne of Geth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Noble's Purse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Contagion Clasp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Relic Vial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Found Footage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Skrelv's Hive
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Call for Unity
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Anointed Procession
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Tolls of War
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Muster the Departed
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Teleportation Circle
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rabble Rousing
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Airbender Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
March of the Canonized
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Legion's Landing
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Court of Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
19%synergy
High Market
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Minas Tirith
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Fountainport
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Westvale Abbey
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Great Arashin City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Crowded Crypt
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Scrubland
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Prismatic Vista
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Fabled Passage
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Caves of Koilos
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Field
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-33%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mirrex
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-35%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy