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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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Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Morningtide's Light
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Esper Sentinel
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Nested Shambler
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Grateful Apparition
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Drown in Ichor
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Karn's Bastion
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Skullclamp
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Dispute
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Cathar Commando
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Accursed Marauder
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Teysa Karlov
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Woe Strider
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Selfless Spirit
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Daxos the Returned
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Guardian
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Charming Prince
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Skullport Merchant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Blood Pet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Viconia, Drow Apostate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Ephemerate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Village Rites
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grand Crescendo
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Cloudshift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Parting Gust
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Mardu
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Earthshape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Plea
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lingering Souls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Winds of Abandon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Tale of Momo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Prize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Council's Judgment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Geth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Noble's Purse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Oketra's Monument
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Contagion Clasp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blade of Selves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Torch
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Pinions
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lifeline
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Requiem Monolith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
The Seriema
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Hidden Stockpile
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Teleportation Circle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Spirit Bonds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Aligned Heart
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Airbender Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Tolls of War
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Legion Loyalty
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Muster the Departed
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Parallax Wave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Call for Unity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Undercellar Sweep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Martial Impetus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Library
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Summoner's Sending
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Field
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arid Archway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Staff of Compleation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
89%synergy
Vault of Champions
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Marsh Flats
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Prismatic Vista
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy