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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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88%synergy
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85%synergy
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85%synergy
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76%synergy
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75%synergy
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74%synergy
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73%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
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69%synergy
Shield Sphere
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66%synergy
Hover Barrier
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63%synergy
Crystal Barricade
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62%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
66%inclusion349 decks525 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
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60%synergy
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61%synergy
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60%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion331 decks525 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
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42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion319 decks525 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion308 decks525 decks
44%synergy
Aura Shards
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37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion214 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
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28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion136 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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14%synergy
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Perimeter Captain
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58%synergy
Tree of Redemption
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57%synergy
Vine Trellis
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54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
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54%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
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52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
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53%synergy
Wall of Junk
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51%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
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45%synergy
Wall of Glare
46%inclusion244 decks525 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Runes
46%inclusion239 decks525 decks
41%synergy
Flumph
41%inclusion215 decks525 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion213 decks525 decks
37%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
39%inclusion87 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion205 decks525 decks
35%synergy
Walking Bulwark
39%inclusion204 decks525 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
37%inclusion192 decks525 decks
33%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion181 decks525 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
34%inclusion181 decks525 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Wall
31%inclusion161 decks525 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion147 decks525 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion147 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion146 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
28%inclusion145 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion137 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
26%inclusion136 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
26%inclusion134 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
25%inclusion91 decks371 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
22%inclusion118 decks525 decks
21%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion90 decks410 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion114 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
22%inclusion113 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
20%inclusion107 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion95 decks525 decks
-8%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion94 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion72 decks412 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion91 decks525 decks
-17%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Wall
17%inclusion87 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Barrier
16%inclusion82 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion80 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion71 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion71 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion69 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13%inclusion68 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion64 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
12%inclusion63 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Arbor Adherent
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Kelp
11%inclusion58 decks525 decks
10%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion331 decks525 decks
33%synergy
Tower Defense
62%inclusion325 decks525 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion265 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
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42%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion241 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
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34%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion219 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Eerie Interlude
37%inclusion192 decks525 decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion150 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion135 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion125 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion121 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion93 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion87 decks525 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion76 decks525 decks
-13%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion76 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion76 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Bar the Door
14%inclusion73 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion72 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion69 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion65 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
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4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
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-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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1%synergy
Krosan Grip
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3%synergy
Auroral Procession
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4%synergy
Solidarity
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5%synergy
Brainstorm
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-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
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1%synergy
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Dusk // Dawn
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57%synergy
Farseek
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5%synergy
Nature's Lore
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17%synergy
Fell the Mighty
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39%synergy
Three Visits
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16%synergy
Last March of the Ents
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30%synergy
Cultivate
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-11%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
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19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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0%synergy
Rampant Growth
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-7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
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17%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
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16%synergy
Raise the Past
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16%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion88 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
13%inclusion67 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
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-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
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3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
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4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
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1%synergy
Destined Confrontation
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6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
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4%synergy
Austere Command
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-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
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1%synergy
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Meekstone
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60%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
56%inclusion293 decks525 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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3%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
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12%synergy
Panharmonicon
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5%synergy
The One Ring
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5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
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5%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.5%inclusion29 decks525 decks
4%synergy
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Assault Formation
65%inclusion342 decks525 decks
59%synergy
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion294 decks525 decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
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37%synergy
Guardian Project
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12%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion84 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
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14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion79 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion78 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion74 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Smile at Death
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13%synergy
Propaganda
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0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion59 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion30 decks286 decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
8.6%inclusion45 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.6%inclusion40 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Aluren
7.6%inclusion40 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.7%inclusion35 decks525 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
6.3%inclusion33 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.9%inclusion31 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.9%inclusion31 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
5.7%inclusion30 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.7%inclusion30 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.7%inclusion30 decks525 decks
5%synergy
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Huatli, the Sun's Heart
16%inclusion86 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
16%inclusion82 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
10%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion330 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion293 decks525 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion232 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion183 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion123 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion53 decks384 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion71 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion63 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion58 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion50 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion43 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion33 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion485 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion434 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion122 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion82 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion81 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion77 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion68 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion68 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion64 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion57 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion55 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion499 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
93%inclusion489 decks525 decks
80%synergy
Savannah
93%inclusion488 decks525 decks
80%synergy
Tundra
93%inclusion487 decks525 decks
80%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion468 decks525 decks
44%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion468 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion466 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion466 decks525 decks
45%synergy
Island
88%inclusion464 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion461 decks525 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion427 decks525 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
81%inclusion423 decks525 decks
48%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion422 decks525 decks
50%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
72%inclusion377 decks525 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion368 decks525 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion362 decks525 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion357 decks525 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion245 decks525 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion225 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion221 decks525 decks
-10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion221 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion213 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
34%inclusion181 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion169 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion140 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion117 decks525 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion115 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion58 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion100 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion98 decks525 decks
-12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion97 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion97 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion93 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion91 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion90 decks525 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion89 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion87 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion83 decks525 decks
-9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion46 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion82 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
15%inclusion79 decks525 decks
-31%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion77 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion76 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion75 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Urban Retreat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion73 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion72 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
14%inclusion72 decks525 decks
-33%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion66 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion64 decks525 decks
3%synergy
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