Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Expensive 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
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Foot Chopper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dream Beavers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ninja Teen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Nested Shambler
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Grateful Apparition
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
57%synergy
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Drown in Ichor
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Dispute
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Skullclamp
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Bitterblossom
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Witch Enchanter
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Cathar Commando
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Accursed Marauder
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Viscera Seer
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Warren Soultrader
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Selfless Spirit
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Daxos the Returned
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Teysa Karlov
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Emptiness
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Woe Strider
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Ophiomancer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Skullport Merchant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Spirited Companion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Charming Prince
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Solitude
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Inkshield
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Ephemerate
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Grand Crescendo
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Cloudshift
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Strike
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Mardu
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Ghostway
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Grim Affliction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Flicker of Fate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Earthshape
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Plea
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Lingering Souls
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Morningtide's Light
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tale of Momo
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Noble's Purse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Oketra's Monument
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Contagion Clasp
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blade of Selves
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Pinions
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
The Seriema
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Hidden Stockpile
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Call for Unity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Bonds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Teleportation Circle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aligned Heart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Pact
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Library
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Tolls of War
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Summoner's Sending
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Strip Mine
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Fabled Passage
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Witch Enchanter
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy