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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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6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
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3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
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3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
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2%synergy
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92%inclusion83 decks90 decks
85%synergy
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92%inclusion83 decks90 decks
85%synergy
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90%inclusion81 decks90 decks
82%synergy
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89%inclusion80 decks90 decks
82%synergy
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89%inclusion80 decks90 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
88%inclusion79 decks90 decks
80%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion75 decks90 decks
77%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion74 decks90 decks
76%synergy
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82%inclusion74 decks90 decks
75%synergy
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81%inclusion73 decks90 decks
75%synergy
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77%inclusion69 decks90 decks
70%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
73%inclusion66 decks90 decks
68%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
73%inclusion66 decks90 decks
67%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion65 decks90 decks
66%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion61 decks90 decks
62%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
68%inclusion61 decks90 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Junk
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
62%synergy
Assault Formation
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
61%synergy
Hover Barrier
63%inclusion57 decks90 decks
58%synergy
Tower Defense
63%inclusion57 decks90 decks
57%synergy
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Aura Shards
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
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Jeskai Barricade
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58%synergy
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62%inclusion56 decks90 decks
58%synergy
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60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Frost
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51%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
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51%synergy
Shield Sphere
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52%synergy
Tree of Redemption
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Runes
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
48%synergy
Vine Trellis
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Roots
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Flumph
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
32%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
32%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Glare
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Turtle
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Mulch
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Jungle Barrier
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Steel Wall
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Portcullis Vine
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Tears
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Kelp
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion56 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Bar the Door
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Ghostway
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Bant Charm
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Solidarity
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Ephemerate
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Semester's End
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
54%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Last March of the Ents
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Reunion of the House
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
51%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
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Brave the Sands
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
52%synergy
Stoneskin
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Angelic Chorus
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Shield
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Hold the Gates
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Access Tunnel
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Baldur's Gate
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion70 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
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Forest
97%inclusion87 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion86 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Island
93%inclusion84 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion82 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Savannah
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Bant Panorama
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
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