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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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Morningtide's Light
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Requiting Hex
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Metastatic Evangel
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Karn's Bastion
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Deadly Dispute
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Drown in Ichor
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Grateful Apparition
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Nested Shambler
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Teysa Karlov
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Viscera Seer
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Disciple of Bolas
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Accursed Marauder
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Daxos the Returned
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Cathar Commando
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Spirited Companion
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Warren Soultrader
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Ophiomancer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Selfless Spirit
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Carrion Feeder
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Corpse Knight
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Soul Warden
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Inkshield
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Ephemerate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Cloudshift
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Mardu
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Altar's Reap
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Grand Crescendo
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Parting Gust
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Carrion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Undying Malice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Secure the Wastes
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Vat Emergence
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Desperate Plea
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Final Vengeance
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Martial Coup
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Oketra's Monument
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Relic Vial
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Noble's Purse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Clasp
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Engine
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Bitterblossom
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Call for Unity
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tolls of War
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Airbender Ascension
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Champions from Beyond
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
24%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Mortuary Mire
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Restless Fortress
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Arid Archway
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Compleation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Shire Terrace
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Escape Tunnel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Esper Panorama
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Promising Vein
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy