Ozai, the Phoenix King (Commander) - Optimized

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Owain Roberts
Nov 28, 2025
2025: The Year in Universes Beyond
2025's been a big year for Universes Beyond - Owain breaks down all the sets featuring outside-of-Magic IPs, from Spider-Man to Spongebob.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fire Nation Palace
75%inclusion53 decks71 decks
66%synergy
Redirect Lightning
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
67%synergy
The Legend of Roku
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Sozin's Comet
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
63%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aggravated Assault
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
78%synergy
Doubling Cube
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
73%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
68%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Braid of Fire
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
66%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Seething Song
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Firebending Student
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Crackle with Power
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Mana Geyser
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Deadly Rollick
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Firebender Ascension
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
51%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Hellkite Charger
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Vindictive Warden
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Inferno of the Star Mounts
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Fire Sages
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Administrator
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Combustion Man
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Zuko, Seeking Honor
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Ran and Shaw
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Lo and Li, Twin Tutors
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Zuko, Avatar Hunter
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Iron Myr
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Comet Storm
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Bolt Bend
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Return the Favor
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Great Train Heist
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Electrodominance
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Savage Beating
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Desperate Ritual
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Reiterate
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Not of This World
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-27%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Commune with Lava
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Strike
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Stinging Study
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Solstice Revelations
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
How to Start a Riot
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-30%synergy
Electric Revelation
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Day of Black Sun
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Full Throttle
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-29%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
World at War
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Irencrag Feat
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Banefire
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Devastation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Fireball
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Epic Downfall
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Snort
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Wildfire
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Past in Flames
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Obliterate
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Jokulhaups
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
26%synergy
The Fire Crystal
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
20%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Dolmen Gate
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Demonspine Whip
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fated Firepower
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
51%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Pyrohemia
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Blood Moon
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Maximum Carnage
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Price of Glory
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Clinic
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sandstone Needle
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Victory Chimes
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Luxury Suite
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Haunted Ridge
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Graven Cairns
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Raucous Theater
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Peak
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Mount Doom
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-14%synergy