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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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3%synergy
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2%synergy
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86%synergy
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85%synergy
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84%synergy
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77%synergy
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76%synergy
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74%synergy
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73%synergy
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69%synergy
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69%synergy
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74%inclusion392 decks531 decks
67%synergy
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74%inclusion391 decks531 decks
67%synergy
Tower Defense
73%inclusion385 decks531 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Frost
69%inclusion366 decks531 decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
66%inclusion350 decks531 decks
60%synergy
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58%synergy
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65%inclusion343 decks531 decks
60%synergy
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64%inclusion338 decks531 decks
59%synergy
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63%inclusion337 decks531 decks
58%synergy
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0%synergy
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63%inclusion332 decks531 decks
58%synergy
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60%inclusion317 decks531 decks
55%synergy
Crystal Barricade
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53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
57%inclusion305 decks531 decks
53%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
57%inclusion302 decks531 decks
51%synergy
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56%inclusion295 decks531 decks
52%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
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49%synergy
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48%synergy
Tree of Redemption
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47%synergy
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46%synergy
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45%synergy
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42%synergy
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40%synergy
Wall of Glare
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40%synergy
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37%synergy
Carven Caryatid
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37%synergy
Flumph
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35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
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35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
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34%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
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34%synergy
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37%inclusion197 decks531 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Mulch
36%inclusion190 decks531 decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
35%inclusion184 decks531 decks
32%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
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33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
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32%synergy
Riptide Turtle
32%inclusion171 decks531 decks
30%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
32%inclusion168 decks531 decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
31%inclusion164 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Jungle Barrier
30%inclusion159 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Steel Wall
29%inclusion153 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
27%inclusion144 decks531 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Shards
27%inclusion142 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Wall
24%inclusion127 decks531 decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion126 decks531 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Essence
22%inclusion116 decks531 decks
20%synergy
Geist of the Archives
22%inclusion115 decks531 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion113 decks531 decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion79 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
19%inclusion95 decks498 decks
18%synergy
Portcullis Vine
19%inclusion101 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion99 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion95 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
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16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion87 decks491 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
17%inclusion92 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Mist
15%inclusion82 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Hope
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14%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion80 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
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14%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
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-4%synergy
Counterspell
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10%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion212 decks531 decks
-8%synergy
Beast Within
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11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion172 decks531 decks
26%synergy
Bar the Door
32%inclusion170 decks531 decks
29%synergy
Negate
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17%synergy
Generous Gift
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2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion123 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion104 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
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11%synergy
Bant Charm
15%inclusion82 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion75 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Solidarity
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13%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion68 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Return to Nature
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10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion60 decks531 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion52 decks531 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion52 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion51 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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0%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Naturalize
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6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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-1%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.9%inclusion30 decks507 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
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4%synergy
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3%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
61%inclusion322 decks531 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
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2%synergy
Rampant Growth
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19%synergy
Cultivate
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4%synergy
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31%synergy
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27%synergy
Nature's Lore
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-4%synergy
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4%synergy
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13%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
Three Visits
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-13%synergy
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9%synergy
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0%synergy
Return to the Ranks
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9%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
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7%synergy
Raise the Past
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6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
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5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
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0%synergy
Circuitous Route
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4%synergy
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40%synergy
Meekstone
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37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
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18%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
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8%synergy
Mirror Shield
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7%synergy
Panharmonicon
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0%synergy
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Brave the Sands
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49%synergy
Stoneskin
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42%synergy
Angelic Chorus
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17%synergy
Primal Rage
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13%synergy
Angelic Shield
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14%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
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13%synergy
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12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
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11%synergy
Assemble the Players
12%inclusion63 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
11%inclusion56 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
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2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
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8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
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2%synergy
Rolling Stones
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7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
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7%synergy
Propaganda
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-5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
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6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
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-4%synergy
Always Watching
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5%synergy
Wild Pair
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5%synergy
Builder's Blessing
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5%synergy
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Huatli, the Sun's Heart
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24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24%inclusion125 decks531 decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion56 decks531 decks
9%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion233 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
34%inclusion179 decks531 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion85 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion403 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion392 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion131 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
23%inclusion123 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion119 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion96 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion54 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
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2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
0%synergy
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Plains
98%inclusion523 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion522 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion518 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion481 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion363 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
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6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion260 decks531 decks
-8%synergy
Canopy Vista
49%inclusion260 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion248 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion236 decks531 decks
-4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
44%inclusion235 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion212 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion200 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
35%inclusion184 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion150 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion135 decks507 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27%inclusion141 decks531 decks
-17%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion140 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Temple Garden
26%inclusion140 decks531 decks
-17%synergy
Breeding Pool
26%inclusion138 decks531 decks
-19%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion134 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
25%inclusion133 decks531 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion124 decks531 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion119 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
22%inclusion117 decks531 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion116 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion110 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion109 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion106 decks531 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion105 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion97 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion96 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
18%inclusion95 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion92 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion86 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion84 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion79 decks531 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion79 decks531 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion78 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
15%inclusion77 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion76 decks531 decks
-19%synergy
Blossoming Sands
14%inclusion75 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion75 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion74 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion74 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion73 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion69 decks531 decks
-17%synergy
Bant Panorama
13%inclusion67 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion65 decks531 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
-13%synergy
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