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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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Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
93%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
92%synergy
Wall of Denial
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
92%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
84%synergy
High Alert
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Shield Sphere
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Junk
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Hover Barrier
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Assault Formation
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Aura Shards
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Weathered Sentinels
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Roots
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Shards
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Crystal Barricade
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Frost
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Perimeter Captain
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Tree of Redemption
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Angelic Wall
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Glare
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Runes
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Steel Wall
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Mulch
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Flumph
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Noble Hierarch
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Innocence
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Fog Bank
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Beast Whisperer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Kelp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Turtle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Essence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Secret Door
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Traproot Kami
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Ghostway
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Bar the Door
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Emergency Eject
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Mighty
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shared Roots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Guardian Project
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Stoneskin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Aluren
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Shield
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Unnatural Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Chorus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Smile at Death
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utter Insignificance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Access Tunnel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
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
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Breeding Pool
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Temple Garden
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Tundra
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Tropical Island
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Savannah
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Sea of Clouds
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Seaside Citadel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Canopy Vista
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-32%synergy
Wooded Bastion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
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