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Julia Maddalena
Mar 6, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Arcades, the Strategist?
This week on Fire and Ice, we'll see which cards are getting chucked over the wall. What's hot and what's not for Arcades, the Strategist?
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Bark of Doran
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
83%synergy
High Alert
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Assault Formation
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Denial
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Tower Defense
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
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Wall of Omens
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Frost
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Mulch
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Junk
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Angelic Wall
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Vine Trellis
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Walking Bulwark
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
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Carven Caryatid
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Roots
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Fortified Rampart
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Essence
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Perimeter Captain
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Runes
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Hover Barrier
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Portcullis Vine
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Steel Wall
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Glacial Wall
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Mist
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Jungle Barrier
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Tears
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Flumph
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Ice
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Glare
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Riptide Turtle
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Murmuring Phantasm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Barricade
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Tree of Redemption
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Geist of the Archives
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Vines
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Coral Colony
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Junktroller
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Doorkeeper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Return to Nature
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Semester's End
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Solidarity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Endless Detour
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dive Down
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Make a Stand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Harrow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wash Away
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Back to Nature
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Echoing Truth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Protection Magic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Rampant Growth
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Harmonize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Return to the Ranks
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Explore
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Reunion of the House
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sight of the Scalelords
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Brave the Sands
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Shield
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Stoneskin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Serra's Blessing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wild Pair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lignify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hold the Gates
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Eland Umbra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Conclave's Blessing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Always Watching
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gauntlets of Light
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Access Tunnel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Selesnya Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Simic Signet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Canopy Vista
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Krosan Verge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Thornwood Falls
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bant Panorama
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Treva's Ruins
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Plenty
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Blossoming Sands
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Scattered Groves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Blighted Woodland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Citadel Gate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Horizon Canopy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Radiant Grove
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Arctic Treeline
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Heap Gate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
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