Azlask, the Swelling Scourge (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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Julia Maddalena
Dec 26, 2025
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Azlask, the Swelling Scourge?
This week on Fire and Ice, Julia breaks down the hot and cold cards for a popular Eldrazi commander: Azlask, the Swelling Scourge.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Awakening Zone
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Ezuri, Claw of Progress
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Brood Monitor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Writhing Chrysalis
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Kozilek's Command
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Chittering Dispatcher
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Basking Broodscale
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Doubling Season
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Emrakul's Hatcher
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Spawnbed Protector
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
From Beyond
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Roaming Throne
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Spawn-Gang Commander
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Minthara, Merciless Soul
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Blisterpod
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Drowner of Hope
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Otharri, Suns' Glory
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Eyeless Watcher
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Enduring Vitality
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Rapacious One
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Kozilek's Predator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Catacomb Sifter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Drowner of Truth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Kratos, Stoic Father
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Atreus, Impulsive Son
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Toph, Earthbending Master
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Aberration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ulalek, Fused Atrocity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Nest Invader
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vile Redeemer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
It That Heralds the End
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Kozilek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Snapping Voidcraw
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Long Feng, Grand Secretariat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Bismuth Mindrender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blight Herder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Titans' Vanguard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Eldritch Immunity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Ugin's Binding
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unfathomable Truths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kozilek's Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Grave Birthing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Warping Wail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Abstruse Interference
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
All Is Dust
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Finale of Devastation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brood Birthing
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Skittering Invasion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wargate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Merciless Eviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Call the Scions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Stirrings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Genesis Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Forsaken Monument
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Incubator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Contagion Clasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Contagion Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Animation Module
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Idol of False Gods
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spawning Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Parallel Lives
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Path of Annihilation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Anointed Procession
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Project
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Echoes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Steely Resolve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Earthcraft
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirari's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Aura Shards
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Insidious Roots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fecundity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Eldrazi Temple
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Eye of Ugin
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Temple
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spawning Bed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sol Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Zagoth Triome
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Stomping Ground
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Breeding Pool
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
The World Tree
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Ketria Triome
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Forest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Indatha Triome
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Island
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Plains
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Temple Garden
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Wastes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Swamp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-37%synergy
Brushland
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Drowner of Truth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Savai Triome
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Savannah
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy