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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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95%synergy
Tower Defense
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
High Alert
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
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92%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
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Wall of Roots
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Assault Formation
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Vine Trellis
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Walking Bulwark
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Perimeter Captain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Semester's End
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
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Shield-Wall Sentinel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Wall of Frost
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Portcullis Vine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Angelic Wall
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Steel Wall
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Fortified Rampart
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Flumph
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Carven Caryatid
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Riptide Turtle
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Tears
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Hover Barrier
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Jungle Barrier
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Essence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Murmuring Phantasm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fog Bank
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Glare
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rampart Architect
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Barricade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fear of Failed Tests
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gomazoa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Excavated Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Ice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Lifechanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Beast Within
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Make a Stand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Return to Nature
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Solidarity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Resculpt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Harrow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bovine Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
You Happen On a Glade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Voidslime
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Endless Detour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Remand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Will of the All-Hunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Rampant Growth
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Fell the Mighty
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Reunion of the House
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ecological Appreciation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Full Steam Ahead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Adventure Awaits
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vivien's Stampede
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lead the Stampede
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Panharmonicon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Shard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Angel's Trumpet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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Angelic Shield
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Brave the Sands
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Gossip's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Anthem of Champions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Nerd Rage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Serra's Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wild Pair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hold the Gates
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Conclave's Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Ground
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Far Traveler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Selesnya Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Simic Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Network Terminal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Seaside Citadel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Prairie Stream
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Canopy Vista
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Bant Panorama
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Treva's Ruins
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Krosan Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Plenty
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Blighted Woodland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Horizon Canopy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Scattered Groves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Fortified Village
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Brushland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Citadel Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the Dragon Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Meandering River
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Arctic Treeline
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Heap Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Shire Terrace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
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