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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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18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
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17%synergy
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18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
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Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
85%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Assault Formation
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
79%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
79%synergy
Fell the Mighty
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Omens
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
77%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
76%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Tower Defense
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Frost
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
67%synergy
Hover Barrier
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Crystal Barricade
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Roots
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Rampart
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Glacial Wall
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Angelic Wall
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Vine Trellis
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Jungle Barrier
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Tears
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Portcullis Vine
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Turtle
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Steel Wall
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Glare
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Mist
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Essence
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Consulate Skygate
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-25%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Charm
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Return to Nature
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Solidarity
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Endless Detour
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Charm
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-23%synergy
Fog
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Naturalize
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Shape the Sands
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-22%synergy
Dismantling Blow
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Semester's End
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Didn't Say Please
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Voidslime
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Honor the Fallen
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
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Rampant Growth
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Cultivate
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Explore
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Wear Down
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Doppelgang
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Meekstone
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Skeleton Key
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Shield
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Accorder's Shield
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Stoneskin
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Assemble the Players
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Shield
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Primal Rage
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Builder's Talent
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Builder's Blessing
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Wild Pair
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Thought Reflection
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Gossip's Talent
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
High Ground
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Fortified Area
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Chorus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Buried in the Garden
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Memorial to Unity
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Selesnya Signet
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Unity
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Moss Diamond
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Canopy Vista
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Blossoming Sands
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Tranquil Cove
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Brokers Hideout
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Guildgate
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Grove
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Citadel Gate
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Meandering River
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Manor Gate
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Woodland Stream
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Bant Panorama
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
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