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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
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Emptiness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
95%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Nested Shambler
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Bitterblossom
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Drown in Ichor
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
51%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
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
45%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
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%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
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Grateful Apparition
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Selfless Spirit
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Viscera Seer
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Daxos the Returned
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Sun Titan
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Accursed Marauder
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Company Commander
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Cathar Commando
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Spirited Companion
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Monk Gyatso
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Corpse Knight
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Ocelot Pride
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%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
Instants
Inkshield
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Village Rites
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ephemerate
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Will of the Mardu
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Grand Crescendo
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-10%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
Doom Blade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Carrion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Victimize
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Damn
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion5 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
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Shadow Summoning
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Final Vengeance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 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
Read the Bones
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%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
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
The Seriema
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%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
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%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
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Call for Unity
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Anointed Procession
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Airbender Ascension
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Tolls of War
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Muster the Departed
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Teleportation Circle
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%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
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Legion's Landing
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Intangible Virtue
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%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
Vampiric Rites
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Court of Grace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
True Conviction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%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
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Karn's Bastion
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Cabal Coffers
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
25%synergy
High Market
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Great Arashin City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Fountainport
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%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
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
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Mind Stone
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Signet
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Crowded Crypt
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%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
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
Vault of Champions
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Prismatic Vista
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Scrubland
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Silent Clearing
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-29%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Demolition Field
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Cave
19%inclusion5 decks27 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
Mirrex
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-15%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