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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
2.7%inclusion4 decks147 decks
-2%synergy
Great Forest Druid
2.7%inclusion4 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Gathering Stone
2.0%inclusion3 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Bark of Doran
2.0%inclusion3 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.2%inclusion3 decks254 decks
1%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion367 decks395 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion364 decks395 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion359 decks395 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
87%inclusion345 decks395 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion341 decks395 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Omens
85%inclusion336 decks395 decks
77%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion329 decks395 decks
77%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion326 decks395 decks
76%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
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75%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
80%inclusion316 decks395 decks
73%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
78%inclusion309 decks395 decks
72%synergy
Assault Formation
74%inclusion292 decks395 decks
68%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
72%inclusion285 decks395 decks
67%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion283 decks395 decks
66%synergy
Crystal Barricade
71%inclusion281 decks394 decks
66%synergy
Tower Defense
65%inclusion256 decks395 decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
65%inclusion256 decks395 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion256 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Wall of Junk
64%inclusion253 decks395 decks
59%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
63%inclusion249 decks395 decks
58%synergy
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Aura Shards
29%inclusion116 decks395 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion81 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion71 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion56 decks395 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion46 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion27 decks395 decks
-10%synergy
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Hover Barrier
63%inclusion247 decks395 decks
57%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
62%inclusion243 decks395 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Frost
61%inclusion239 decks395 decks
55%synergy
Perimeter Captain
60%inclusion238 decks395 decks
55%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
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54%synergy
Vine Trellis
56%inclusion223 decks395 decks
52%synergy
Shield Sphere
56%inclusion222 decks395 decks
53%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
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51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion219 decks395 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
55%inclusion218 decks395 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
54%inclusion215 decks395 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion198 decks395 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Roots
48%inclusion191 decks395 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Runes
48%inclusion189 decks395 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
46%inclusion181 decks395 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
41%inclusion163 decks395 decks
38%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion152 decks395 decks
35%synergy
Flumph
38%inclusion150 decks395 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion144 decks395 decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
36%inclusion141 decks395 decks
33%synergy
Angelic Wall
35%inclusion139 decks395 decks
32%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
33%inclusion131 decks395 decks
31%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion130 decks395 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion125 decks395 decks
29%synergy
Towering Titan
31%inclusion123 decks395 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion122 decks395 decks
29%synergy
Fog Bank
31%inclusion121 decks395 decks
28%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
29%inclusion113 decks394 decks
27%synergy
Fortified Rampart
28%inclusion111 decks395 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
26%inclusion103 decks395 decks
24%synergy
Riptide Turtle
25%inclusion98 decks395 decks
22%synergy
Steel Wall
24%inclusion95 decks395 decks
22%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
23%inclusion91 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion87 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
22%inclusion85 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion82 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Wall
21%inclusion82 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Jungle Barrier
21%inclusion81 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Rampart Architect
19%inclusion70 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion71 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion68 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion65 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
16%inclusion64 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion63 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Portcullis Vine
15%inclusion60 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
15%inclusion59 decks394 decks
13%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
15%inclusion58 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
14%inclusion55 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
13%inclusion52 decks395 decks
-12%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
13%inclusion51 decks394 decks
12%synergy
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Counterspell
52%inclusion205 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion182 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion168 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
39%inclusion154 decks395 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion141 decks395 decks
28%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion137 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion130 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion124 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Bar the Door
24%inclusion94 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion93 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
19%inclusion76 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion66 decks395 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion64 decks395 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion61 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion54 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion51 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion46 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion44 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
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1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion40 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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5%synergy
Return to Nature
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6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion30 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.6%inclusion30 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Solidarity
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.1%inclusion24 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
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4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
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3%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
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48%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion192 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion156 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
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13%synergy
Nature's Lore
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5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
29%inclusion115 decks395 decks
26%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion105 decks395 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion95 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion93 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Last March of the Ents
22%inclusion87 decks395 decks
19%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion64 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Destined Confrontation
13%inclusion30 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion44 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion42 decks394 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion36 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.6%inclusion30 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.1%inclusion24 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Wargate
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
0%synergy
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Meekstone
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55%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
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45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion173 decks395 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion151 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion57 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion40 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.1%inclusion36 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
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49%synergy
Stoneskin
37%inclusion148 decks395 decks
34%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion74 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Chorus
17%inclusion68 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion65 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion65 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Assemble the Players
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion46 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion39 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion38 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.9%inclusion35 decks395 decks
8%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.8%inclusion31 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.1%inclusion28 decks394 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Stones
6.3%inclusion25 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
4%synergy
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Huatli, the Sun's Heart
22%inclusion88 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
21%inclusion84 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion48 decks395 decks
11%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion221 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion137 decks395 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion82 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion54 decks395 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion52 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion43 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.3%inclusion25 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion22 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion22 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Baldur's Gate
5.6%inclusion22 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion326 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion291 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion64 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion63 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion58 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion53 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion39 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.4%inclusion37 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.1%inclusion36 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.6%inclusion30 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion28 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion379 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion376 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion373 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion369 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
60%inclusion236 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion217 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
55%inclusion217 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
55%inclusion216 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
54%inclusion215 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
54%inclusion213 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion211 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
52%inclusion204 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion202 decks395 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion171 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
43%inclusion171 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion164 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion156 decks395 decks
-7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion151 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion150 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion147 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
37%inclusion146 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion132 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion131 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion129 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion124 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion117 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion107 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion87 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
21%inclusion84 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion67 decks395 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion64 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion63 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion61 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion60 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion59 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion57 decks395 decks
-8%synergy
Urban Retreat
14%inclusion38 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion55 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion54 decks395 decks
-7%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion52 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion51 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
-8%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion48 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion47 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
12%inclusion47 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion46 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion44 decks395 decks
-8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion43 decks394 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion43 decks394 decks
2%synergy
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