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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Dream Beavers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Morningtide's Light
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Esper Sentinel
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Nested Shambler
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Grateful Apparition
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Drown in Ichor
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Karn's Bastion
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Skullclamp
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Bitterblossom
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Cathar Commando
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Accursed Marauder
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Viscera Seer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Teysa Karlov
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Woe Strider
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Selfless Spirit
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ophiomancer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Daxos the Returned
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Guardian
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Skullport Merchant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Blood Pet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Charming Prince
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Emptiness
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Viconia, Drow Apostate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Ephemerate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Village Rites
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Eerie Interlude
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Grand Crescendo
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Cloudshift
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Parting Gust
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Mardu
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Flicker of Fate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Earthshape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Desperate Plea
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Lingering Souls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Winds of Abandon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Prize
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Council's Judgment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Read the Bones
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Tale of Momo
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Geth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Monument
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Noble's Purse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Contagion Clasp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Blade of Selves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Torch
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Pinions
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lifeline
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Requiem Monolith
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Hidden Stockpile
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Teleportation Circle
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Bonds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Aligned Heart
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Parallax Wave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Legion Loyalty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Call for Unity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Undercellar Sweep
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Martial Impetus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Library
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Airbender Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Tolls of War
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Sending
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Strip Mine
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Field
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
High Market
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Staff of Compleation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
85%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Champions
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Prismatic Vista
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Field
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy