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
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Silverquill, the Disputant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Esper Sentinel
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Grateful Apparition
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Nested Shambler
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Drown in Ichor
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Karn's Bastion
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Dispute
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Skullclamp
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Black Market Connections
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Disciple of Bolas
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Viscera Seer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Cathar Commando
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Accursed Marauder
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Teysa Karlov
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Daxos the Returned
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ophiomancer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Selfless Spirit
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Woe Strider
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Emptiness
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Moonshadow
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Skullport Merchant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Inkshield
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Ephemerate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Clever Concealment
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Grand Crescendo
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Cloudshift
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Mardu
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Flicker of Fate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Grim Affliction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Earthshape
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lingering Souls
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Morningtide's Light
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Plea
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Tale of Momo
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Geth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Noble's Purse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Contagion Clasp
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Oketra's Monument
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
The Seriema
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Hidden Stockpile
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Call for Unity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Bonds
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Parallax Wave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Tolls of War
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Sending
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Strip Mine
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
The Soul Stone
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Vault of Champions
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Prismatic Vista
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Silent Clearing
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Tainted Field
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-32%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy