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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
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Chomping Changeling
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Slumbering Walker
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Bark of Doran
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
2%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion196 decks213 decks
84%synergy
Axebane Guardian
87%inclusion186 decks213 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Denial
83%inclusion176 decks213 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
80%inclusion170 decks213 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Frost
75%inclusion160 decks213 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Omens
76%inclusion162 decks213 decks
68%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
74%inclusion158 decks213 decks
67%synergy
Assault Formation
72%inclusion154 decks213 decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion152 decks213 decks
65%synergy
High Alert
71%inclusion152 decks213 decks
65%synergy
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Stalwart Shield-Bearers
69%inclusion148 decks213 decks
63%synergy
Tower Defense
69%inclusion148 decks213 decks
64%synergy
Angelic Wall
65%inclusion138 decks213 decks
61%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion138 decks213 decks
59%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
64%inclusion136 decks213 decks
59%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
63%inclusion135 decks213 decks
57%synergy
Fell the Mighty
62%inclusion133 decks213 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
61%inclusion129 decks213 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion125 decks213 decks
54%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
58%inclusion123 decks213 decks
51%synergy
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The Pride of Hull Clade
56%inclusion119 decks213 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Runes
55%inclusion117 decks213 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Junk
54%inclusion115 decks213 decks
49%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion110 decks213 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Rampart
52%inclusion110 decks213 decks
49%synergy
Walking Bulwark
51%inclusion108 decks213 decks
47%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
48%inclusion103 decks213 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
47%inclusion100 decks213 decks
43%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
45%inclusion96 decks213 decks
38%synergy
Carven Caryatid
45%inclusion95 decks213 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Roots
44%inclusion94 decks213 decks
40%synergy
Jungle Barrier
44%inclusion93 decks213 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Mulch
43%inclusion91 decks213 decks
40%synergy
Crystal Barricade
40%inclusion69 decks171 decks
35%synergy
Riptide Turtle
40%inclusion85 decks213 decks
37%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
38%inclusion82 decks213 decks
37%synergy
Fog Bank
38%inclusion80 decks213 decks
35%synergy
Steel Wall
37%inclusion78 decks213 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37%inclusion73 decks200 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Essence
36%inclusion76 decks213 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Wall
36%inclusion76 decks213 decks
34%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
35%inclusion74 decks213 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
35%inclusion74 decks213 decks
32%synergy
Portcullis Vine
31%inclusion67 decks213 decks
30%synergy
Tree of Redemption
31%inclusion66 decks213 decks
27%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
31%inclusion66 decks213 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Mist
31%inclusion65 decks213 decks
30%synergy
Geist of the Archives
30%inclusion63 decks213 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Glare
30%inclusion63 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
29%inclusion62 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion61 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
27%inclusion58 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
26%inclusion56 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Flumph
26%inclusion56 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
26%inclusion55 decks213 decks
21%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
26%inclusion55 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion54 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Towering Titan
24%inclusion51 decks213 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
23%inclusion50 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Vines
23%inclusion48 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
22%inclusion47 decks213 decks
21%synergy
Doorkeeper
22%inclusion47 decks213 decks
21%synergy
Consulate Skygate
22%inclusion46 decks213 decks
21%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
21%inclusion44 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion44 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
20%inclusion43 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
20%inclusion43 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
19%inclusion41 decks213 decks
18%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
19%inclusion40 decks213 decks
18%synergy
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Bar the Door
46%inclusion99 decks213 decks
44%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion93 decks213 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion84 decks213 decks
-23%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion79 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion58 decks213 decks
-21%synergy
Bant Charm
25%inclusion54 decks213 decks
20%synergy
Solidarity
25%inclusion54 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Return to Nature
24%inclusion52 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion46 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion46 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion40 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Naturalize
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Rally to Battle
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Join Shields
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
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Rampant Growth
46%inclusion98 decks213 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion84 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
37%inclusion79 decks213 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion53 decks213 decks
-20%synergy
Destined Confrontation
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Explore
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Return to the Ranks
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
3%synergy
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Slagwurm Armor
28%inclusion60 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion52 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
16%inclusion35 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Shield
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
-13%synergy
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Stoneskin
42%inclusion90 decks213 decks
38%synergy
Brave the Sands
35%inclusion74 decks213 decks
30%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
25%inclusion54 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
23%inclusion49 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Assemble the Players
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Rolling Stones
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Serra's Blessing
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Builder's Blessing
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Wild Pair
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Chorus
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Castle
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Deep Freeze
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
32%inclusion68 decks213 decks
30%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion62 decks213 decks
27%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion54 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion41 decks213 decks
-24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion135 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion124 decks213 decks
-23%synergy
Simic Signet
27%inclusion57 decks213 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion57 decks213 decks
17%synergy
Selesnya Signet
23%inclusion50 decks213 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion43 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Locket
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion213 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion213 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion212 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion168 decks213 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion143 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion120 decks213 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion89 decks213 decks
-15%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion88 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion86 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Canopy Vista
38%inclusion82 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Blossoming Sands
34%inclusion72 decks213 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
34%inclusion72 decks213 decks
31%synergy
Tranquil Cove
32%inclusion69 decks213 decks
27%synergy
Thornwood Falls
31%inclusion66 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Simic Guildgate
29%inclusion62 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion60 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
28%inclusion60 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion55 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion56 decks213 decks
-22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion55 decks213 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion54 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion47 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
22%inclusion46 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion46 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Bant Panorama
20%inclusion43 decks213 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Plenty
20%inclusion43 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
20%inclusion42 decks213 decks
-23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion41 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion36 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion28 decks213 decks
-12%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion27 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion27 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
-16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
-13%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Woodland Stream
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Treva's Ruins
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
-20%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-16%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
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