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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
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Emptiness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Metastatic Evangel
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Nested Shambler
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Bitterblossom
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Grateful Apparition
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Deadly Dispute
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Drown in Ichor
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Field of the Dead
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Selfless Spirit
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Viscera Seer
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
44%synergy
Daxos the Returned
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Sun Titan
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Boggart Trawler
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%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
Elegy Acolyte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%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
Accursed Marauder
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Spirited Companion
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Corpse Knight
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Company Commander
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Cathar Commando
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ocelot Pride
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Ophiomancer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Carrion Feeder
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Bladecrafter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Village Rites
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Ephemerate
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Mardu
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Despark
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Grand Crescendo
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Cloudshift
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Secure the Wastes
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Fanatical Offering
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Doom Blade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Carrion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Victimize
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Damn
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Vat Emergence
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Shadow Summoning
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Final Vengeance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Nightmare Unmaking
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Vindicate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Finale of Glory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
The Seriema
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Throne of Geth
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Contagion Clasp
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Noble's Purse
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Found Footage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Relic Vial
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Call for Unity
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Anointed Procession
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%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
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Muster the Departed
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Teleportation Circle
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Rabble Rousing
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
March of the Canonized
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Legion's Landing
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Grave Pact
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Far Traveler
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Murder Investigation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Court of Grace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
True Conviction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 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
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Karn's Bastion
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Great Arashin City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Fountainport
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Barad-dûr
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Signet
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Crowded Crypt
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Glistening Sphere
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Champions
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Scrubland
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Fabled Passage
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Silent Clearing
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%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
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Obscura Storefront
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Field
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-32%synergy
Demolition Field
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Cave
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mirrex
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-36%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy