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Julia Maddalena
Aug 29, 2025
Fire and Ice: What Cards are Hot and Cold for August 29th?
On this week's Fire and Ice, we're seeing what's hot and cold for Myrkul, Lord of Bones and Gev, Scaled Scorch.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Death of Gwen Stacy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Bloodghast
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Prized Statue
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Bitterblossom
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Drownyard Temple
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Unearth
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Flare of Malice
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Withering Torment
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Victimize
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Plaguecrafter
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Accursed Marauder
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Burglar Rat
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Massacre Wurm
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Nether Traitor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Virus Beetle
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Nezumi Informant
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Shambling Ghast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Hecteyes
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Woe Strider
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Timeline Culler
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Gravecrawler
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Demon's Disciple
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Gravelighter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Girl
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grim Haruspex
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mindslicer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Baleful Mastery
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Soul Shatter
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Defile
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Tragic Slip
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Fatal Push
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Songs of the Damned
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Price of Fame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Intent
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Deal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Delirium Skeins
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mind Rake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dead of Winter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vicious Rumors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Bone Shards
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Blood Money
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mire in Misery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Expedition Map
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mephitic Draught
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Tithing Blade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lembas
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Smokestack
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Grave Pact
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Animate Dead
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Waste Not
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Oppression
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Momentum Breaker
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bandit's Talent
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Omen of the Dead
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Words of Waste
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Oath of Liliana
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Open the Graves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Contamination
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bottomless Pit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, the Last Hope
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Witch's Cottage
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mortuary Mire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Terrain Generator
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Vesuva
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Hagra Mauling
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy