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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
3.4%inclusion3 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.6%inclusion3 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Gathering Stone
1.1%inclusion1 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Bark of Doran
1.1%inclusion1 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Celestial Reunion
1.1%inclusion1 decks89 decks
1%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
96%inclusion323 decks336 decks
89%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion307 decks336 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
88%inclusion296 decks336 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion288 decks336 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion282 decks336 decks
76%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
83%inclusion279 decks336 decks
76%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
82%inclusion277 decks336 decks
76%synergy
High Alert
81%inclusion272 decks336 decks
74%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
77%inclusion259 decks336 decks
71%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion250 decks336 decks
68%synergy
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Stalwart Shield-Bearers
72%inclusion243 decks336 decks
66%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
72%inclusion241 decks336 decks
66%synergy
Crystal Barricade
70%inclusion231 decks332 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion226 decks336 decks
5%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
67%inclusion110 decks165 decks
61%synergy
Assault Formation
63%inclusion213 decks336 decks
57%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
63%inclusion212 decks336 decks
59%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
62%inclusion209 decks336 decks
57%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
62%inclusion207 decks336 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
59%inclusion199 decks336 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion193 decks336 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion190 decks336 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion175 decks336 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion158 decks336 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
46%inclusion153 decks336 decks
31%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion149 decks336 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion142 decks336 decks
26%synergy
Worldly Tutor
35%inclusion116 decks336 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion89 decks336 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion57 decks336 decks
11%synergy
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Shield Sphere
59%inclusion199 decks336 decks
56%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
58%inclusion195 decks336 decks
53%synergy
Tree of Redemption
57%inclusion191 decks336 decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
55%inclusion186 decks336 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Frost
54%inclusion180 decks336 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Junk
53%inclusion178 decks336 decks
48%synergy
Hover Barrier
52%inclusion174 decks336 decks
46%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
49%inclusion165 decks336 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
47%inclusion159 decks336 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Roots
44%inclusion148 decks336 decks
40%synergy
Walking Bulwark
44%inclusion147 decks336 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
43%inclusion145 decks336 decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
41%inclusion139 decks336 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Runes
39%inclusion132 decks336 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion121 decks336 decks
33%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
35%inclusion116 decks336 decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion107 decks336 decks
29%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
32%inclusion105 decks332 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion105 decks336 decks
28%synergy
Flumph
30%inclusion101 decks336 decks
26%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
29%inclusion99 decks336 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Wall
28%inclusion95 decks336 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion89 decks336 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
26%inclusion87 decks336 decks
23%synergy
Towering Titan
25%inclusion85 decks336 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Mulch
25%inclusion84 decks336 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion80 decks336 decks
22%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion77 decks336 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
20%inclusion66 decks336 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion63 decks336 decks
-16%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion62 decks336 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion55 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Wall
16%inclusion53 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Turtle
16%inclusion53 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Tears
15%inclusion52 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion52 decks336 decks
-10%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion50 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
15%inclusion49 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion46 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Kelp
13%inclusion45 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion44 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
13%inclusion43 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion35 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion41 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
11%inclusion38 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
11%inclusion38 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
11%inclusion37 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion36 decks336 decks
-5%synergy
Geist of the Archives
11%inclusion36 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
11%inclusion35 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
57%inclusion193 decks336 decks
52%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion191 decks336 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion171 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion156 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
35%inclusion119 decks336 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion116 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
31%inclusion105 decks336 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion104 decks336 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion94 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion83 decks336 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion81 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
24%inclusion80 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion66 decks336 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion56 decks336 decks
-10%synergy
Bar the Door
15%inclusion49 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion49 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion48 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion46 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion39 decks336 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion36 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.2%inclusion31 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Bant Charm
8.3%inclusion28 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.4%inclusion25 decks336 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion25 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.8%inclusion23 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Permission Denied
6.0%inclusion20 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.0%inclusion20 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.0%inclusion20 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Solidarity
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
54%inclusion180 decks336 decks
47%synergy
Fell the Mighty
42%inclusion141 decks336 decks
37%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion141 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion103 decks336 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion98 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Last March of the Ents
27%inclusion92 decks336 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion84 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
25%inclusion84 decks336 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion80 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
17%inclusion58 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion56 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion52 decks336 decks
13%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion47 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Wargate
13%inclusion43 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion34 decks336 decks
-7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.2%inclusion31 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.9%inclusion30 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Destined Confrontation
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.8%inclusion23 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.5%inclusion22 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
57%inclusion191 decks336 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion158 decks336 decks
28%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
41%inclusion137 decks336 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion109 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion36 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion36 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
10%inclusion34 decks336 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion33 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.3%inclusion21 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
46%inclusion156 decks336 decks
41%synergy
Stoneskin
26%inclusion88 decks336 decks
22%synergy
Guardian Project
23%inclusion78 decks336 decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion55 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion48 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion47 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion44 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Chorus
13%inclusion42 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion39 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion34 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Primal Rage
10%inclusion34 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Aluren
10%inclusion33 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.1%inclusion24 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.1%inclusion24 decks336 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
7.1%inclusion24 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.5%inclusion22 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.5%inclusion22 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Smile at Death
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Shield
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
4%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
19%inclusion63 decks336 decks
16%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion37 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.4%inclusion25 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion196 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion115 decks336 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion94 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion87 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
22%inclusion75 decks336 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion55 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion39 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion29 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.6%inclusion29 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.5%inclusion16 decks291 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion315 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion273 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion84 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion48 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion48 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion44 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion41 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion41 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion38 decks336 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion36 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion33 decks336 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.4%inclusion25 decks336 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion24 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion24 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion21 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion323 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion323 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion321 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion313 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion250 decks336 decks
31%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion243 decks336 decks
28%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion239 decks336 decks
27%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
64%inclusion216 decks336 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion195 decks336 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion195 decks336 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion192 decks336 decks
24%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion187 decks336 decks
21%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
54%inclusion181 decks336 decks
23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
53%inclusion178 decks336 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion162 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion161 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
44%inclusion147 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion147 decks336 decks
-13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion135 decks336 decks
-12%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion107 decks336 decks
-14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
32%inclusion106 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
28%inclusion95 decks336 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion95 decks336 decks
-18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion94 decks336 decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
28%inclusion94 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion94 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion93 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion93 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion78 decks336 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion74 decks336 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion68 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion62 decks336 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion61 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion55 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion54 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion51 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion51 decks336 decks
-7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion46 decks336 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion46 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion43 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion42 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion42 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion42 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
12%inclusion41 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion40 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion40 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion39 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion37 decks336 decks
0%synergy
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