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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Kinbinding
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Morningtide's Light
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Esper Sentinel
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Nested Shambler
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Grateful Apparition
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Drown in Ichor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Cathar Commando
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Accursed Marauder
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Viscera Seer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Selfless Spirit
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Teysa Karlov
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Woe Strider
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Charming Prince
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Daxos the Returned
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Blood Pet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Skullport Merchant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Spirited Companion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Solitude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Guardian
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Inkshield
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Ephemerate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Village Rites
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Grand Crescendo
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Cloudshift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Parting Gust
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Flicker of Fate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Mardu
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Earthshape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Plea
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Lingering Souls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Winds of Abandon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tale of Momo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Prize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Council's Judgment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Geth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Noble's Purse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Monument
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Torch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Lifeline
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Clasp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Pinions
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Requiem Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
The Seriema
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Hidden Stockpile
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Teleportation Circle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Spirit Bonds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tolls of War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Legion Loyalty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Parallax Wave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Call for Unity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Martial Impetus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Library
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Undercellar Sweep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Muster the Departed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Sending
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aligned Heart
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Strip Mine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Guildless Commons
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Arid Archway
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Staff of Compleation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Glistening Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Scrubland
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Prismatic Vista
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Silent Clearing
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy