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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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4.7%inclusion9 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Great Forest Druid
3.6%inclusion7 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Bark of Doran
2.1%inclusion4 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Transdimensional Bovine
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1%synergy
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94%inclusion5K decks5.31K decks
87%synergy
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86%synergy
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91%inclusion4.83K decks5.31K decks
84%synergy
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78%synergy
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85%inclusion4.49K decks5.31K decks
78%synergy
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77%synergy
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75%synergy
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71%synergy
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70%synergy
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74%inclusion3.93K decks5.31K decks
67%synergy
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74%inclusion3.92K decks5.31K decks
68%synergy
Wall of Frost
74%inclusion3.92K decks5.31K decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion3.83K decks5.31K decks
66%synergy
Assault Formation
72%inclusion3.80K decks5.31K decks
66%synergy
Hover Barrier
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66%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
68%inclusion3.63K decks5.31K decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion3.57K decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Perimeter Captain
67%inclusion3.56K decks5.31K decks
62%synergy
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59%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion1.36K decks5.31K decks
7%synergy
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17%synergy
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23%inclusion1.22K decks5.31K decks
3%synergy
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22%inclusion1.14K decks5.31K decks
7%synergy
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17%inclusion879 decks5.31K decks
2%synergy
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0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion661 decks5.31K decks
-2%synergy
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-2%synergy
Farewell
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-9%synergy
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57%synergy
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57%synergy
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57%synergy
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55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
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55%synergy
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55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
58%inclusion170 decks292 decks
53%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
56%inclusion2.96K decks5.31K decks
51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion2.90K decks5.31K decks
50%synergy
Wall of Runes
53%inclusion2.80K decks5.31K decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
52%inclusion2.78K decks5.31K decks
48%synergy
Shield Sphere
46%inclusion2.42K decks5.31K decks
42%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion2.42K decks5.31K decks
42%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion2.41K decks5.31K decks
42%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
44%inclusion2K decks4.49K decks
41%synergy
Angelic Wall
44%inclusion2.35K decks5.31K decks
41%synergy
Walking Bulwark
43%inclusion2.29K decks5.31K decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion2.12K decks5.31K decks
37%synergy
Fortified Rampart
38%inclusion2.04K decks5.31K decks
36%synergy
Flumph
38%inclusion2.04K decks5.31K decks
34%synergy
Riptide Turtle
37%inclusion1.98K decks5.31K decks
35%synergy
Wall of Roots
37%inclusion1.95K decks5.31K decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
35%inclusion1.88K decks5.31K decks
33%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
34%inclusion1.80K decks5.31K decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion1.74K decks5.31K decks
30%synergy
Wall of Mulch
30%inclusion1.61K decks5.31K decks
28%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion1.60K decks5.31K decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion1.56K decks5.31K decks
26%synergy
Steel Wall
28%inclusion1.50K decks5.31K decks
26%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
28%inclusion1.05K decks3.73K decks
26%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
28%inclusion615 decks2.19K decks
26%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
27%inclusion1.44K decks5.31K decks
25%synergy
Wall of Shards
27%inclusion1.42K decks5.31K decks
24%synergy
Jungle Barrier
26%inclusion1.40K decks5.31K decks
24%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
25%inclusion1.31K decks5.31K decks
23%synergy
Glacial Wall
24%inclusion1.29K decks5.31K decks
22%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
23%inclusion938 decks4.08K decks
22%synergy
Rampart Architect
23%inclusion109 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
23%inclusion1.20K decks5.31K decks
21%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
22%inclusion477 decks2.15K decks
21%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion1.12K decks5.31K decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion1.11K decks5.31K decks
19%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
19%inclusion780 decks4.11K decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
19%inclusion987 decks5.31K decks
17%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
18%inclusion980 decks5.31K decks
17%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion935 decks5.31K decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion909 decks5.31K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Essence
16%inclusion871 decks5.31K decks
15%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion863 decks5.31K decks
15%synergy
Geist of the Archives
16%inclusion860 decks5.31K decks
15%synergy
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Counterspell
58%inclusion3.10K decks5.31K decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion2.60K decks5.31K decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion2.15K decks5.31K decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
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11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
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31%synergy
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32%synergy
Negate
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17%synergy
Generous Gift
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5%synergy
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22%synergy
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9%synergy
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16%inclusion829 decks5.31K decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
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9%synergy
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12%synergy
Solidarity
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12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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9%synergy
Mana Drain
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2%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion637 decks5.31K decks
-5%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion579 decks5.31K decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion539 decks5.31K decks
-17%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
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9%synergy
Swan Song
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-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
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-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
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3%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.4%inclusion342 decks5.31K decks
4%synergy
Cancel
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4%synergy
Naturalize
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4%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
59%inclusion3.12K decks5.31K decks
54%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion2.64K decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
49%inclusion2.61K decks5.31K decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion2.39K decks5.31K decks
19%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion1.63K decks5.31K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion1.56K decks5.31K decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion1.44K decks5.31K decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion1.43K decks5.31K decks
-1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
23%inclusion1.24K decks5.31K decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion1.07K decks5.31K decks
-5%synergy
Raise the Past
19%inclusion409 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion966 decks5.31K decks
16%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion57 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion33 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion479 decks5.31K decks
0%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.7%inclusion462 decks5.31K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
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7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
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6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
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0%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.9%inclusion314 decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
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Meekstone
53%inclusion2.84K decks5.31K decks
49%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
52%inclusion2.78K decks5.31K decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion2.20K decks5.31K decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion2.10K decks5.31K decks
12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
23%inclusion1.25K decks5.31K decks
22%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion594 decks5.31K decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.9%inclusion475 decks5.31K decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.0%inclusion369 decks5.31K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.8%inclusion308 decks5.31K decks
4%synergy
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Brave the Sands
61%inclusion3.22K decks5.31K decks
56%synergy
Stoneskin
50%inclusion2.67K decks5.31K decks
47%synergy
Angelic Chorus
25%inclusion1.35K decks5.31K decks
23%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion904 decks5.31K decks
15%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion876 decks5.31K decks
15%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion767 decks5.31K decks
13%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion394 decks2.80K decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion734 decks5.31K decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion673 decks5.31K decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion653 decks5.31K decks
0%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
12%inclusion626 decks5.31K decks
11%synergy
Angelic Shield
11%inclusion577 decks5.31K decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion558 decks5.31K decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion545 decks5.31K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion539 decks5.31K decks
0%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion532 decks5.31K decks
9%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
9.0%inclusion480 decks5.31K decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.9%inclusion470 decks5.31K decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
7.2%inclusion36 decks503 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.8%inclusion360 decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.2%inclusion331 decks5.31K decks
6%synergy
Always Watching
5.3%inclusion279 decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
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Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion1.32K decks5.31K decks
23%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24%inclusion1.28K decks5.31K decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
13%inclusion670 decks5.31K decks
11%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion3.06K decks5.31K decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
31%inclusion1.66K decks5.31K decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion1.02K decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion822 decks5.31K decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion781 decks5.31K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion530 decks5.31K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion513 decks5.31K decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
6.6%inclusion251 decks3.82K decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.4%inclusion340 decks5.31K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion4.57K decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion4.20K decks5.31K decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion1.49K decks5.31K decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion1.28K decks5.31K decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion1.26K decks5.31K decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion1.17K decks5.31K decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion729 decks5.31K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion649 decks5.31K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion552 decks5.31K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion492 decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.7%inclusion463 decks5.31K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.0%inclusion425 decks5.31K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.5%inclusion396 decks5.31K decks
-3%synergy
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Plains
97%inclusion5.15K decks5.31K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion5.14K decks5.31K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion5.12K decks5.31K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion4.84K decks5.31K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
65%inclusion3.43K decks5.31K decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion2.72K decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion2.65K decks5.31K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion2.60K decks5.31K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion2.58K decks5.31K decks
-8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion2.47K decks5.31K decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion2.37K decks5.31K decks
-2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
43%inclusion2.30K decks5.31K decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion2.29K decks5.31K decks
-1%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion2.24K decks5.31K decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion2.15K decks5.31K decks
-4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion1.96K decks5.31K decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
34%inclusion1.81K decks5.31K decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion1.79K decks5.31K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion1.72K decks5.31K decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion1.46K decks5.31K decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
27%inclusion1.46K decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion1.44K decks5.31K decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion1.39K decks5.31K decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion1.36K decks5.31K decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion1.36K decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion1.32K decks5.31K decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
24%inclusion1.05K decks4.31K decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion1.24K decks5.31K decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion963 decks5.31K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion880 decks5.31K decks
-8%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion868 decks5.31K decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion836 decks5.31K decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion819 decks5.31K decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion779 decks5.31K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion744 decks5.31K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion704 decks5.31K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion700 decks5.31K decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion690 decks5.31K decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion360 decks2.90K decks
2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion623 decks5.31K decks
9%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion607 decks5.31K decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion331 decks2.90K decks
3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion605 decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion604 decks5.31K decks
-1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion603 decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion598 decks5.31K decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion590 decks5.31K decks
-2%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion582 decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion582 decks5.31K decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion577 decks5.31K decks
6%synergy
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