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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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Metastatic Evangel
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
69%synergy
Bitterblossom
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
69%synergy
Nested Shambler
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Grateful Apparition
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Skullclamp
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
56%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Victimize
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Field of the Dead
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Selfless Spirit
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Viscera Seer
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Daxos the Returned
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
44%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Sun Titan
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Boggart Trawler
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Accursed Marauder
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Monk Gyatso
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Cathar Commando
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Spirited Companion
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Corpse Knight
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Company Commander
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Ophiomancer
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Carrion Feeder
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Ocelot Pride
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Bladecrafter
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Dark Confidant
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Plaguecrafter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Village Rites
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Ephemerate
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Will of the Mardu
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Fanatical Offering
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Cloudshift
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Grand Crescendo
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Carrion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Mortify
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Drown in Ichor
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Damn
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Vat Emergence
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Shadow Summoning
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Final Vengeance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Read the Bones
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
26%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
The Seriema
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Throne of Geth
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Contagion Clasp
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Noble's Purse
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Found Footage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Relic Vial
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-20%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Call for Unity
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Anointed Procession
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Muster the Departed
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Teleportation Circle
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Rabble Rousing
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Retreat
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Legion's Landing
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Far Traveler
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Divine Visitation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Necropotence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Court of Grace
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Lunar Convocation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
43%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Karn's Bastion
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
58%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Great Arashin City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
High Market
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Staff of Compleation
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Orzhov Signet
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Crowded Crypt
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Mana Crypt
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Glistening Sphere
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Champions
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Prismatic Vista
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
76%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Fabled Passage
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Silent Clearing
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Fetid Heath
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Obscura Storefront
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mirrex
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-33%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy