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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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Seedborn Muse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
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Perimeter Captain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Crystal Barricade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
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93%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Wall of Omens
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92%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Wall of Denial
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Wall of Glare
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97%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Carven Caryatid
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
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97%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Wall of Vines
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Tears
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Marble Titan
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Consulate Skygate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Containment Priest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Walking Bulwark
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Portcullis Vine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Archon of Emeria
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Junk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Council of Four
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Vine Trellis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Kelp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Frost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Loaming Shaman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thousand Moons Infantry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Dovin's Veto
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Bant Charm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Krosan Grip
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Voidslime
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Honor the Fallen
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Join Shields
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Tune the Narrative
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Remand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bounce Off
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Austere Command
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Fell the Mighty
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sphinx's Decree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Pick Your Poison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Legion's Judgment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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God-Pharaoh's Statue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
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Assault Formation
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Brave the Sands
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
High Alert
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Assemble the Players
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Deafening Silence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Primal Rage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Soul Barrier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Compost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rule of Law
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Unnatural Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Energy Flux
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Smile at Death
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gossip's Talent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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Teyo, the Shieldmage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Kishla Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
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Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Selesnya Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Azorius Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Unity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Manalith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Seaside Citadel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Brushland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-12%synergy
Fortified Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Hideout
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
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