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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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Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Kinbinding
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Morningtide's Light
3.5%inclusion4 decks113 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Metastatic Evangel
71%inclusion159 decks225 decks
66%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
69%inclusion155 decks225 decks
64%synergy
Grateful Apparition
63%inclusion142 decks225 decks
61%synergy
Karn's Bastion
63%inclusion142 decks225 decks
58%synergy
Nested Shambler
58%inclusion131 decks225 decks
56%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
59%inclusion133 decks225 decks
55%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
55%inclusion123 decks225 decks
52%synergy
Drown in Ichor
52%inclusion118 decks225 decks
50%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
49%inclusion111 decks225 decks
47%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
60%inclusion135 decks225 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion147 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
59%inclusion132 decks225 decks
37%synergy
Skullclamp
58%inclusion131 decks225 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion118 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
43%inclusion97 decks225 decks
34%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
42%inclusion94 decks225 decks
32%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
41%inclusion93 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion92 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion88 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
39%inclusion87 decks225 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion85 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion62 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
39%inclusion87 decks225 decks
35%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
38%inclusion86 decks225 decks
37%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
38%inclusion85 decks225 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion84 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
36%inclusion80 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion75 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion75 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion74 decks225 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion73 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
32%inclusion48 decks151 decks
30%synergy
Teysa Karlov
31%inclusion70 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
31%inclusion70 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
31%inclusion46 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
29%inclusion66 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion66 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
28%inclusion64 decks225 decks
28%synergy
Daxos the Returned
28%inclusion64 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
28%inclusion64 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Selfless Spirit
27%inclusion60 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
26%inclusion58 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Accursed Marauder
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion54 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion50 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Spirited Companion
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion43 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Flickerwisp
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
-14%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
-9%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Ophiomancer
16%inclusion35 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Angel
14%inclusion32 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Company Commander
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Charming Prince
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
38%inclusion85 decks225 decks
31%synergy
Village Rites
37%inclusion83 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion82 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion74 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion72 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Cloudshift
23%inclusion52 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion51 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
16%inclusion35 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion32 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Carrion
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Grim Affliction
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Flicker of Fate
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
36%inclusion81 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion69 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Vat Emergence
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Final Vengeance
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Desperate Plea
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Another Round
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Martial Coup
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Oketra's Monument
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
-11%synergy
Noble's Purse
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Geth
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Contagion Engine
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Contagion Clasp
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Relic Vial
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
35%inclusion79 decks225 decks
28%synergy
Call for Unity
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion43 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Teleportation Circle
18%inclusion40 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
-12%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Tolls of War
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Far Traveler
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Muster the Departed
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Court of Grace
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
1%synergy
March of the Canonized
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Murder Investigation
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Loyalty
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
24%inclusion54 decks225 decks
22%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion105 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion93 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion87 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
32%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion65 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion58 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion35 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Arid Archway
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion184 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion175 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion101 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion91 decks225 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion74 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
32%inclusion72 decks225 decks
31%synergy
Staff of Compleation
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion59 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Glistening Sphere
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Crowded Crypt
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion220 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion219 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion195 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion156 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion143 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
63%inclusion142 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion124 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion123 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion115 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion111 decks225 decks
29%synergy
Fabled Passage
44%inclusion100 decks225 decks
35%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion96 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion94 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
40%inclusion91 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
39%inclusion87 decks225 decks
-13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
31%inclusion69 decks225 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion64 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion64 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion63 decks225 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion63 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
24%inclusion54 decks225 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion50 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion50 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
-9%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion32 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
-13%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
-13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Esper Panorama
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy