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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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Stalwart Shield-Bearers
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
88%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
83%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
82%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Denial
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
81%synergy
High Alert
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
78%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
76%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
76%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
75%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Junk
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
65%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
65%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
63%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Vine Trellis
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Shield Sphere
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Tree of Redemption
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Frost
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Runes
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Flumph
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Mulch
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Angelic Wall
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Shards
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Towering Titan
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Fortified Rampart
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Barrier
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Kelp
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Turtle
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Nets
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Noble Hierarch
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Rampart Architect
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Vines
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Tears
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Tower Defense
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Bar the Door
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Fog
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Moment's Peace
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Voidslime
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Last March of the Ents
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
25%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Raise the Past
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Eland Umbra
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Island
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Temple Garden
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Sea of Clouds
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Seaside Citadel
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Tundra
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Tropical Island
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Urban Retreat
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-23%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Bastion
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
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