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
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Patrolling Peacemaker
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Nested Shambler
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Bitterblossom
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Deadly Dispute
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Field of the Dead
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Grateful Apparition
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Viscera Seer
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Selfless Spirit
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Daxos the Returned
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Sun Titan
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Accursed Marauder
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Cathar Commando
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Corpse Knight
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Spirited Companion
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Ocelot Pride
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Company Commander
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ophiomancer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Teysa Karlov
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Carrion Feeder
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Inkshield
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Ephemerate
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Despark
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Grand Crescendo
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fanatical Offering
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cloudshift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Secure the Wastes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Doom Blade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Treacherous Greed
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Carrion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Reprieve
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Drown in Ichor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Victimize
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Vat Emergence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Shadow Summoning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Lingering Souls
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Final Vengeance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Requiem Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Noble's Purse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Contagion Clasp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Geth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Relic Vial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Found Footage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Tolls of War
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Call for Unity
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Anointed Procession
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Muster the Departed
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Airbender Ascension
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Teleportation Circle
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rabble Rousing
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Monologue Tax
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Far Traveler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Murder Investigation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Court of Grace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Karn's Bastion
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
16%synergy
High Market
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Fountainport
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Crowded Crypt
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Scrubland
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Prismatic Vista
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Silent Clearing
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Obscura Storefront
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-34%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Promising Vein
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy