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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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5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Gathering Stone
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5%synergy
Bark of Doran
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5%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion492 decks516 decks
88%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion477 decks516 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion476 decks516 decks
85%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion456 decks516 decks
82%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
87%inclusion449 decks516 decks
80%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion426 decks516 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion431 decks516 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
83%inclusion426 decks516 decks
75%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
80%inclusion414 decks516 decks
73%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
78%inclusion403 decks516 decks
73%synergy
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High Alert
79%inclusion408 decks516 decks
72%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion391 decks516 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion391 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Shield Sphere
69%inclusion358 decks516 decks
66%synergy
Hover Barrier
68%inclusion351 decks516 decks
63%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion155 decks230 decks
62%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
66%inclusion342 decks516 decks
61%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion341 decks516 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion337 decks516 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Frost
65%inclusion336 decks516 decks
59%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion327 decks516 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion316 decks516 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion312 decks516 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion306 decks516 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
43%inclusion224 decks516 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion211 decks516 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion193 decks516 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
34%inclusion175 decks516 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion135 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion106 decks516 decks
14%synergy
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Perimeter Captain
63%inclusion325 decks516 decks
58%synergy
Tree of Redemption
60%inclusion312 decks516 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion305 decks516 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
58%inclusion299 decks516 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
57%inclusion294 decks516 decks
53%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
57%inclusion293 decks516 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Junk
56%inclusion289 decks516 decks
51%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
48%inclusion213 decks446 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Glare
46%inclusion238 decks516 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Runes
45%inclusion234 decks516 decks
41%synergy
Flumph
41%inclusion209 decks516 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
40%inclusion208 decks516 decks
36%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion203 decks516 decks
36%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
39%inclusion87 decks224 decks
37%synergy
Walking Bulwark
39%inclusion200 decks516 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
37%inclusion189 decks516 decks
33%synergy
Carven Caryatid
35%inclusion179 decks516 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
34%inclusion176 decks516 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion155 decks516 decks
27%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion145 decks516 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion144 decks516 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion143 decks516 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion141 decks516 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion135 decks516 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
26%inclusion133 decks516 decks
23%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
26%inclusion133 decks516 decks
23%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
24%inclusion91 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
22%inclusion115 decks516 decks
21%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion90 decks412 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion112 decks516 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion110 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
21%inclusion47 decks223 decks
20%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
20%inclusion105 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion94 decks516 decks
-7%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion94 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion90 decks516 decks
-17%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion72 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Wall
17%inclusion87 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Rampart Architect
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Barrier
16%inclusion80 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion79 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion70 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
13%inclusion69 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion68 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13%inclusion66 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion64 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
12%inclusion61 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Kelp
11%inclusion56 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Arbor Adherent
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion323 decks516 decks
32%synergy
Tower Defense
62%inclusion318 decks516 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion259 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
49%inclusion254 decks516 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion234 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion227 decks516 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion215 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion186 decks516 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion151 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion134 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion122 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion121 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion91 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion86 decks516 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion76 decks516 decks
-12%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion76 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion76 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Bar the Door
14%inclusion72 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion70 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion68 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion63 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion50 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion46 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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1%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
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-3%synergy
Solidarity
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5%synergy
Flusterstorm
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1%synergy
Auroral Procession
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4%synergy
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Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion324 decks516 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion255 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion230 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion227 decks516 decks
39%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion216 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion169 decks516 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion140 decks516 decks
-11%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
21%inclusion108 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion99 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion98 decks516 decks
-7%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
19%inclusion96 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion95 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion39 decks223 decks
16%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion86 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
13%inclusion67 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion62 decks516 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion47 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Destined Confrontation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.2%inclusion32 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
64%inclusion332 decks516 decks
60%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
55%inclusion285 decks516 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion271 decks516 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion160 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
13%inclusion69 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion60 decks516 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion57 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.2%inclusion37 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.6%inclusion29 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
64%inclusion332 decks516 decks
58%synergy
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion291 decks516 decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion207 decks516 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion101 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion83 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion82 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion79 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion76 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion73 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion60 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion60 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion30 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
8.7%inclusion45 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.3%inclusion43 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion43 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Aluren
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.6%inclusion39 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.6%inclusion39 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
6.0%inclusion31 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
16%inclusion84 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15%inclusion79 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion59 decks516 decks
10%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion326 decks516 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion288 decks516 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion228 decks516 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion179 decks516 decks
20%synergy
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion122 decks516 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion53 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion70 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion61 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion58 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.3%inclusion48 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion32 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion476 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion427 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion121 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion81 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion79 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion75 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion68 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion66 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion62 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion62 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion61 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion60 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion58 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion56 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion51 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion492 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
93%inclusion481 decks516 decks
80%synergy
Savannah
93%inclusion480 decks516 decks
80%synergy
Tundra
93%inclusion479 decks516 decks
80%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion459 decks516 decks
44%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion459 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion457 decks516 decks
-6%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion457 decks516 decks
45%synergy
Island
88%inclusion455 decks516 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion452 decks516 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion418 decks516 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion413 decks516 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion412 decks516 decks
50%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
72%inclusion371 decks516 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion360 decks516 decks
39%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion354 decks516 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion347 decks516 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion238 decks516 decks
-11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion219 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion215 decks516 decks
-10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion214 decks516 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion207 decks516 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion180 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion167 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion138 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion115 decks516 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion114 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion58 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion99 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion98 decks516 decks
-12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion96 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion93 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion92 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion91 decks516 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion90 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion89 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion86 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion84 decks516 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion82 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
15%inclusion78 decks516 decks
-31%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion75 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion74 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion73 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Urban Retreat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
-33%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion65 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion62 decks516 decks
3%synergy
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