Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Upgraded

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
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Erode
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Fix What's Broken
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
4.5%inclusion3 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Metastatic Evangel
73%inclusion205 decks282 decks
69%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
70%inclusion198 decks282 decks
66%synergy
Grateful Apparition
64%inclusion180 decks282 decks
62%synergy
Karn's Bastion
63%inclusion177 decks282 decks
58%synergy
Nested Shambler
59%inclusion166 decks282 decks
57%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
58%inclusion163 decks282 decks
54%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
55%inclusion155 decks282 decks
52%synergy
Drown in Ichor
53%inclusion150 decks282 decks
51%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
49%inclusion137 decks282 decks
46%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
60%inclusion168 decks282 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion194 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
61%inclusion171 decks282 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
59%inclusion167 decks282 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion151 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
43%inclusion121 decks282 decks
39%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43%inclusion120 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
41%inclusion115 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Village Rites
40%inclusion114 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
40%inclusion114 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
39%inclusion111 decks282 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion104 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion72 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
-4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion109 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
38%inclusion108 decks282 decks
37%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
38%inclusion107 decks282 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion102 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
35%inclusion100 decks282 decks
29%synergy
Viscera Seer
35%inclusion98 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Cathar Commando
34%inclusion96 decks282 decks
27%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
33%inclusion71 decks215 decks
31%synergy
Teysa Karlov
33%inclusion93 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion92 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion92 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
32%inclusion91 decks282 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion89 decks282 decks
20%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
30%inclusion86 decks282 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Spirit
29%inclusion83 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Daxos the Returned
29%inclusion83 decks282 decks
28%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
29%inclusion61 decks213 decks
21%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
27%inclusion76 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
27%inclusion75 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Marauder
26%inclusion72 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
26%inclusion72 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
25%inclusion70 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion69 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
24%inclusion48 decks199 decks
24%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
23%inclusion65 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion64 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
23%inclusion64 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
23%inclusion64 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
22%inclusion61 decks282 decks
20%synergy
Spirited Companion
21%inclusion58 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
20%inclusion44 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
20%inclusion57 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion54 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion52 decks282 decks
-3%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
18%inclusion52 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion50 decks282 decks
-12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion50 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion50 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion49 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
17%inclusion49 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion48 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Flickerwisp
17%inclusion48 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
-9%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion35 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Company Commander
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Angel
13%inclusion37 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Charming Prince
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion105 decks282 decks
-4%synergy
Ephemerate
37%inclusion104 decks282 decks
29%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion93 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion89 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
27%inclusion76 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Cloudshift
24%inclusion67 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion66 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
22%inclusion61 decks282 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion59 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion57 decks282 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion49 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Grand Crescendo
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion40 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion33 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
-4%synergy
Parting Gust
8.9%inclusion25 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Grim Affliction
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Personify
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Carrion
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Mardu
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Flicker of Fate
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
38%inclusion108 decks282 decks
21%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion92 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion55 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Vat Emergence
15%inclusion42 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion34 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
-5%synergy
Final Vengeance
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
-4%synergy
Desperate Plea
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
-4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Another Round
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
32%inclusion91 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion87 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion54 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Noble's Purse
14%inclusion40 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion39 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion34 decks282 decks
-13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion33 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion31 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Contagion Clasp
10%inclusion28 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
10%inclusion28 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Engine
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Relic Vial
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion109 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion92 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Call for Unity
26%inclusion73 decks282 decks
25%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion64 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
20%inclusion56 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion52 decks282 decks
-10%synergy
Teleportation Circle
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Far Traveler
11%inclusion32 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
11%inclusion31 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Airbender Ascension
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Grave Pact
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.9%inclusion25 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Muster the Departed
8.9%inclusion25 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Tolls of War
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
6.6%inclusion17 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Ninja Teen
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Loyalty
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
1%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
22%inclusion62 decks282 decks
20%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
21%inclusion58 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion40 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
48%inclusion135 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion121 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion106 decks282 decks
21%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
31%inclusion68 decks216 decks
27%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion83 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion70 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion59 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion53 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
15%inclusion40 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion32 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion241 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion224 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion135 decks282 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion116 decks282 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion93 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
32%inclusion89 decks282 decks
31%synergy
Staff of Compleation
27%inclusion75 decks282 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion68 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion48 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion40 decks282 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion276 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion274 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion246 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion200 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion182 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
59%inclusion166 decks282 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion154 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion153 decks282 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion136 decks282 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion135 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion131 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion124 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
43%inclusion121 decks282 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Field
43%inclusion121 decks282 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion117 decks282 decks
27%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion92 decks282 decks
-9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion83 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion83 decks282 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion79 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion77 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion76 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion64 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Obscura Storefront
22%inclusion62 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion56 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion53 decks282 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
18%inclusion51 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion49 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion42 decks282 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion42 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion42 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion35 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
-13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.9%inclusion25 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Esper Panorama
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
2%synergy