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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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Foot Chopper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dream Beavers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Super Shredder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Nested Shambler
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Grateful Apparition
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Karn's Bastion
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Dispute
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Drown in Ichor
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Cathar Commando
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Witch Enchanter
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Viscera Seer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Accursed Marauder
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Teysa Karlov
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Spirit
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Daxos the Returned
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Emptiness
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Woe Strider
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Ophiomancer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Skullport Merchant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Charming Prince
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Spirited Companion
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Ephemerate
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Cloudshift
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Grand Crescendo
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Mardu
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Flicker of Fate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Earthshape
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Plea
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Morningtide's Light
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Lingering Souls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tale of Momo
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Geth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Noble's Purse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Oketra's Monument
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Contagion Clasp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Blade of Selves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Deathrender
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Pinions
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Requiem Monolith
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
The Seriema
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Call for Unity
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Teleportation Circle
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Bonds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Aligned Heart
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Library
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Tolls of War
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Sending
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Westvale Abbey
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
High Market
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Arid Archway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Compleation
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Champions
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Witch Enchanter
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Field
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy