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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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2.6%inclusion10 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Bark of Doran
1.6%inclusion6 decks377 decks
1%synergy
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1.3%inclusion2 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Gathering Stone
1.3%inclusion5 decks379 decks
0%synergy
Sodden Verdure
1.1%inclusion4 decks379 decks
-3%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion2.02K decks2.13K decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion1.95K decks2.13K decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion1.94K decks2.13K decks
83%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
85%inclusion1.82K decks2.13K decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
83%inclusion1.76K decks2.13K decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion1.76K decks2.13K decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion1.78K decks2.13K decks
76%synergy
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83%inclusion1.77K decks2.13K decks
75%synergy
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82%inclusion1.74K decks2.13K decks
74%synergy
High Alert
81%inclusion1.72K decks2.13K decks
74%synergy
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Sylvan Caryatid
77%inclusion1.63K decks2.13K decks
71%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion1.58K decks2.13K decks
68%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
74%inclusion568 decks771 decks
68%synergy
Crystal Barricade
72%inclusion1.25K decks1.73K decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion1.53K decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion1.40K decks2.13K decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
66%inclusion1.40K decks2.13K decks
60%synergy
Assault Formation
66%inclusion1.40K decks2.13K decks
60%synergy
Wall of Frost
64%inclusion1.36K decks2.13K decks
58%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion1.35K decks2.13K decks
58%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion1.03K decks2.13K decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion1.01K decks2.13K decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion1.01K decks2.13K decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion940 decks2.13K decks
30%synergy
Aura Shards
39%inclusion830 decks2.13K decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion661 decks2.13K decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion639 decks2.13K decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
28%inclusion601 decks2.13K decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
22%inclusion477 decks2.13K decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion322 decks2.13K decks
9%synergy
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63%inclusion1.34K decks2.13K decks
59%synergy
Hover Barrier
63%inclusion1.33K decks2.13K decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion1.33K decks2.13K decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion1.29K decks2.13K decks
56%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion1.23K decks2.13K decks
53%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
58%inclusion1.23K decks2.13K decks
53%synergy
Wall of Junk
56%inclusion1.18K decks2.13K decks
51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion1.18K decks2.13K decks
51%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion1.13K decks2.13K decks
48%synergy
Wall of Runes
44%inclusion942 decks2.13K decks
40%synergy
Wall of Glare
42%inclusion896 decks2.13K decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
41%inclusion836 decks2.02K decks
38%synergy
Wall of Roots
39%inclusion837 decks2.13K decks
35%synergy
Walking Bulwark
39%inclusion837 decks2.13K decks
36%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion833 decks2.13K decks
35%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
39%inclusion665 decks1.72K decks
37%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion778 decks2.13K decks
33%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
36%inclusion775 decks2.13K decks
33%synergy
Flumph
36%inclusion768 decks2.13K decks
32%synergy
Angelic Wall
31%inclusion668 decks2.13K decks
28%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion647 decks2.13K decks
28%synergy
Towering Titan
30%inclusion639 decks2.13K decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
28%inclusion590 decks2.13K decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
27%inclusion566 decks2.13K decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
27%inclusion566 decks2.13K decks
24%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
26%inclusion549 decks2.13K decks
23%synergy
Wall of Mulch
25%inclusion522 decks2.13K decks
22%synergy
Riptide Turtle
23%inclusion498 decks2.13K decks
21%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion454 decks2.13K decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion441 decks2.13K decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
20%inclusion424 decks2.13K decks
18%synergy
Wall of Nets
20%inclusion421 decks2.13K decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion416 decks2.13K decks
17%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion410 decks2.13K decks
-15%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion343 decks1.91K decks
16%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion237 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Glacial Wall
17%inclusion358 decks2.13K decks
15%synergy
Noble Hierarch
16%inclusion346 decks2.13K decks
-9%synergy
Jungle Barrier
16%inclusion343 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
16%inclusion331 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion323 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
15%inclusion317 decks2.13K decks
13%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion284 decks1.97K decks
11%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion303 decks2.13K decks
12%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
14%inclusion293 decks2.13K decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
14%inclusion289 decks2.13K decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion261 decks1.97K decks
12%synergy
Wall of Essence
12%inclusion249 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion249 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion157 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion1.29K decks2.13K decks
30%synergy
Tower Defense
60%inclusion1.28K decks2.13K decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion1.13K decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion1.05K decks2.13K decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
45%inclusion953 decks2.13K decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion834 decks2.13K decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion798 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion762 decks2.13K decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion632 decks2.13K decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion565 decks2.13K decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion504 decks2.13K decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion493 decks2.13K decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
16%inclusion348 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Bar the Door
16%inclusion347 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion332 decks2.13K decks
-11%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion320 decks2.13K decks
13%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion317 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion295 decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion281 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion258 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion236 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion214 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion176 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.8%inclusion166 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.5%inclusion150 decks2.01K decks
1%synergy
Bant Charm
6.7%inclusion142 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Solidarity
5.9%inclusion126 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion107 decks2.01K decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.3%inclusion112 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
61%inclusion1.31K decks2.13K decks
55%synergy
Fell the Mighty
49%inclusion1.04K decks2.13K decks
44%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion1.03K decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion887 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion821 decks2.13K decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion718 decks2.13K decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion653 decks2.13K decks
-7%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion574 decks2.13K decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion540 decks2.13K decks
0%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
23%inclusion483 decks2.13K decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion407 decks2.13K decks
0%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion379 decks2.13K decks
16%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion313 decks2.13K decks
13%synergy
Destined Confrontation
13%inclusion101 decks771 decks
11%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
13%inclusion267 decks2.13K decks
12%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion236 decks2.13K decks
-6%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion181 decks1.72K decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion215 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.2%inclusion111 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.4%inclusion136 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.9%inclusion125 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Wargate
5.5%inclusion118 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.4%inclusion114 decks2.13K decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion112 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
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Meekstone
61%inclusion1.30K decks2.13K decks
57%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
54%inclusion1.15K decks2.13K decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion1.10K decks2.13K decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion713 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion306 decks2.13K decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion267 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.8%inclusion188 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.8%inclusion145 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.1%inclusion129 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion1.19K decks2.13K decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion845 decks2.13K decks
36%synergy
Angelic Chorus
20%inclusion426 decks2.13K decks
18%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion418 decks2.13K decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion377 decks2.13K decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion349 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion259 decks2.13K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion251 decks2.13K decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion242 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion228 decks2.13K decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion221 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.9%inclusion190 decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
8.7%inclusion127 decks1.45K decks
8%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.5%inclusion159 decks2.13K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.4%inclusion158 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.6%inclusion119 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
6.4%inclusion136 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
6.2%inclusion133 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Angelic Shield
6.0%inclusion127 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.0%inclusion127 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Aluren
5.7%inclusion121 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.2%inclusion111 decks2.13K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
21%inclusion452 decks2.13K decks
19%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion274 decks2.13K decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion263 decks2.13K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion1.29K decks2.13K decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion1.01K decks2.13K decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
38%inclusion815 decks2.13K decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion704 decks2.13K decks
18%synergy
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion552 decks2.13K decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion343 decks2.13K decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.5%inclusion202 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.2%inclusion195 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
8.6%inclusion167 decks1.93K decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion177 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion143 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion87 decks1.38K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion131 decks2.13K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.90K decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion1.65K decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion537 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion285 decks2.13K decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion282 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion272 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion252 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion233 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion215 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.5%inclusion202 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.4%inclusion200 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.1%inclusion194 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.1%inclusion193 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion163 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion112 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion2.01K decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion1.95K decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion1.95K decks2.13K decks
79%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion1.94K decks2.13K decks
78%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion1.94K decks2.13K decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
91%inclusion1.94K decks2.13K decks
78%synergy
Island
91%inclusion1.93K decks2.13K decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion1.77K decks2.13K decks
38%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion1.76K decks2.13K decks
39%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion1.76K decks2.13K decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion1.60K decks2.13K decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
74%inclusion1.58K decks2.13K decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion1.58K decks2.13K decks
44%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
71%inclusion1.51K decks2.13K decks
31%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
66%inclusion1.41K decks2.13K decks
36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion1.39K decks2.13K decks
35%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
64%inclusion1.36K decks2.13K decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion935 decks2.13K decks
-13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion899 decks2.13K decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion892 decks2.13K decks
-5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion889 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion864 decks2.13K decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion709 decks2.13K decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion623 decks2.13K decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion589 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion413 decks2.13K decks
-26%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion413 decks2.13K decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion401 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion394 decks2.13K decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion374 decks2.13K decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion373 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion365 decks2.13K decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion365 decks2.13K decks
-29%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion360 decks2.13K decks
9%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion357 decks2.13K decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion350 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion348 decks2.13K decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion347 decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion336 decks2.13K decks
-9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion316 decks2.13K decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion315 decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion310 decks2.13K decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion308 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion250 decks1.81K decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion250 decks1.81K decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
12%inclusion266 decks2.13K decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion261 decks2.13K decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion260 decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion251 decks2.13K decks
-10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion241 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
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