Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Upgraded Aristocrats

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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Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ninja Teen
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Acolyte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Metastatic Evangel
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Drown in Ichor
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Karn's Bastion
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Nested Shambler
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Grateful Apparition
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Dispute
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Teysa Karlov
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Disciple of Bolas
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Viscera Seer
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Accursed Marauder
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Daxos the Returned
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Spirit
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Spirited Companion
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Corpse Knight
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Carrion Feeder
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Soul Warden
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Corrupted Conviction
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Inkshield
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Fracture
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Ephemerate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Cloudshift
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Altar's Reap
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Grand Crescendo
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Mardu
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Parting Gust
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Secure the Wastes
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Carrion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Undying Malice
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Personify
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Requiting Hex
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vat Emergence
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Plea
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Final Vengeance
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Martial Coup
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Morningtide's Light
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Noble's Purse
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Relic Vial
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Engine
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Call for Unity
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Visitation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Tolls of War
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Airbender Ascension
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Teleportation Circle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Muster the Departed
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
23%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Mortuary Mire
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Cottage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Arid Archway
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Crowded Crypt
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Field
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Shire Terrace
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Escape Tunnel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Esper Panorama
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Forlorn Flats
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Promising Vein
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy