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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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Sodden Verdure
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Chomping Changeling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Frost
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
70%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
69%synergy
Assault Formation
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Omens
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
66%synergy
High Alert
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
65%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Tower Defense
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
61%synergy
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Wall of Denial
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Runes
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Angelic Wall
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Fell the Mighty
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Roots
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
55%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
54%synergy
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Wall of Junk
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Hover Barrier
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Jungle Barrier
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Fortified Rampart
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
50%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Riptide Turtle
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Essence
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Portcullis Vine
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Geist of the Archives
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Fog Bank
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Mulch
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Perimeter Captain
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Wall
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Mist
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Crystal Barricade
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Vines
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Steel Wall
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Consulate Skygate
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Glare
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Tree of Redemption
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Tears
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Doorkeeper
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Hope
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Towering Titan
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Clockwork Drawbridge
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Plumeveil
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Murmuring Phantasm
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
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Negate
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Bar the Door
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Solidarity
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Return to Nature
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Bant Charm
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Naturalize
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-43%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Rally to Battle
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-31%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Join Shields
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Keep Safe
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Fog
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Make a Stand
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Seedship Impact
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Essence Scatter
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Disperse
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Destined Confrontation
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-27%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Circuitous Route
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Wear Down
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Another Round
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Overrun
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Divination
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
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Mirror Shield
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Cathar's Shield
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
The Birth of Meletis
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Stoneskin
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Brave the Sands
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Angelic Shield
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Builder's Blessing
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Castle
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Rolling Stones
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Blessing
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Builder's Talent
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Deep Freeze
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Hold the Gates
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
High Ground
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Area
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-30%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
-28%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Locket
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Locket
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Tranquil Cove
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Blossoming Sands
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Simic Guildgate
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Thornwood Falls
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-25%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Bant Panorama
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-29%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Meandering River
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Thriving Heath
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Woodland Stream
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Creosote Heath
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Gate
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Botanical Plaza
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
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