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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Metastatic Evangel
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Nested Shambler
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Bitterblossom
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Deadly Dispute
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Grateful Apparition
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
93%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Viscera Seer
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Selfless Spirit
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Daxos the Returned
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Boggart Trawler
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Cathar Commando
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Accursed Marauder
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Company Commander
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Ophiomancer
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Spirited Companion
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Carrion Feeder
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Ocelot Pride
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Corpse Knight
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Bladecrafter
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Guide of Souls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Woe Strider
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Will of the Mardu
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Inkshield
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Ephemerate
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Cloudshift
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Grand Crescendo
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Drown in Ichor
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Victimize
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Damn
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Final Vengeance
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Vat Emergence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Shadow Summoning
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Throne of Geth
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Noble's Purse
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Contagion Clasp
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Found Footage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Call for Unity
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Anointed Procession
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Muster the Departed
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Teleportation Circle
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Rabble Rousing
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
March of the Canonized
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Legion's Landing
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Dalkovan Encampment
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Great Arashin City
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Karn's Bastion
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Aetheric Amplifier
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Crowded Crypt
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Glistening Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Prismatic Vista
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Scrubland
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Arid Mesa
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Fabled Passage
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Caves of Koilos
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Boggart Trawler
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Shire Terrace
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Mirrex
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-34%synergy