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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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82%synergy
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75%synergy
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74%synergy
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65%synergy
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52%synergy
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52%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
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53%synergy
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53%synergy
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55%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Denial
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
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33%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Steel Wall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Psychic Membrane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Carven Caryatid
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Monastery Flock
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Custodian of the Trove
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tree of Redemption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Plumeveil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Excavated Wall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Murmuring Phantasm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Thallid Shell-Dweller
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Vines
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dragon's Eye Sentry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Forgotten Pharaohs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Wall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Return to Nature
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Solidarity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Join Shields
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bant Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rally to Battle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-40%synergy
Naturalize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Seedship Impact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unravel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Desculpting Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mizzium Skin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Dive Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Frost Breath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Semester's End
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Evasive Action
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Respite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ray of Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Essence Scatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fortify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Make a Stand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Keep Safe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aerial Predation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Avenging Arrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bovine Intervention
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Quick Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Plummet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Oblation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
Boomerang
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%synergy
Long River's Pull
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
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-14%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
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49%synergy
Rampant Growth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Theft of Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dewdrop Cure
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11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
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11%synergy
Peregrination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mind Spring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Primal Command
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11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
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8%synergy
Silent Departure
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11%synergy
Urban Evolution
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Accorder's Shield
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Kite Shield
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Giant's Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spidersilk Net
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Oblivion Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alacrian Armory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Prosthetic Injector
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cathar's Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Bladed Pinions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Manriki-Gusari
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Haystack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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Brave the Sands
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Stoneskin
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Shield
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Builder's Blessing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Serra's Blessing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Deep Freeze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Castle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Veiled Sentry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spelunking
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Zendikon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Parapet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lumithread Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Hold the Gates
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arrest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Holy Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Levitation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Battle Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Ground
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Chorus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Stratus Walk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered Aerie
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Karametra's Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Secluded Steppe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Access Tunnel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Cataract
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slippery Karst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Icatian Store
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ruins of Trokair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Selesnya Locket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Simic Locket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Simic Guildgate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Blossoming Sands
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Thornwood Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-35%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Treva's Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Elfhame Palace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of Plenty
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Command Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bant Panorama
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Brushland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Promising Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Uncharted Haven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Mirage Mesa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Woodland Stream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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