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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
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Morningtide's Light
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
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Stalwart Shield-Bearers
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
87%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
86%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
85%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Omens
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
80%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
79%synergy
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High Alert
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
79%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Junk
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Assault Formation
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Shield Sphere
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
72%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Crystal Barricade
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Vine Trellis
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
65%synergy
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Aura Shards
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
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Wall of Runes
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Perimeter Captain
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Roots
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Walking Bulwark
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Angelic Wall
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Frost
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
47%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Flumph
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Tree of Redemption
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Shards
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Fortified Rampart
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Carven Caryatid
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Steel Wall
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Mulch
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Towering Titan
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Riptide Turtle
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Portcullis Vine
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Secret Door
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Excavated Wall
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Fog Bank
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Tears
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Beast Whisperer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Wall of Kelp
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
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Tower Defense
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Will
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Ghostway
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Bar the Door
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Charm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Delay
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Return to Nature
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Solidarity
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
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Dusk // Dawn
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Fell the Mighty
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Raise the Past
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Last March of the Ents
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Destined Confrontation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Wargate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Meekstone
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Stoneskin
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Guardian Project
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Primal Rage
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Shield
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Players
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Aluren
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wild Pair
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Breeding Pool
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Temple Garden
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Brushland
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Bastion
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Urban Retreat
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
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