Fire Lord Zuko (Commander) - Core

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Josh Nelson
Dec 19, 2025
An Interview With Chris Mooney, Avatar's Design Lead
Chris Mooney, Senior Game Designer for Wizards of the Coast, stops by to chat about working on the recent release Avatar: The Last Airbender!
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Zuko, Exiled Prince
65%inclusion210 decks321 decks
61%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
56%inclusion170 decks302 decks
50%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
53%inclusion156 decks294 decks
47%synergy
Redirect Lightning
49%inclusion157 decks322 decks
43%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
48%inclusion153 decks322 decks
44%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
58%inclusion188 decks322 decks
55%synergy
Commune with Lava
51%inclusion164 decks322 decks
50%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
51%inclusion163 decks322 decks
49%synergy
Party Thrasher
47%inclusion151 decks322 decks
45%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
47%inclusion152 decks322 decks
44%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
52%inclusion166 decks322 decks
44%synergy
Fated Firepower
44%inclusion143 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
47%inclusion141 decks302 decks
41%synergy
Firebending Student
45%inclusion136 decks302 decks
40%synergy
The Legend of Roku
45%inclusion135 decks302 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Firebender Ascension
45%inclusion134 decks295 decks
37%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
44%inclusion128 decks291 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion140 decks322 decks
-19%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
43%inclusion128 decks297 decks
38%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
42%inclusion134 decks322 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion132 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Dream Devourer
40%inclusion130 decks322 decks
39%synergy
Sozin's Comet
39%inclusion119 decks303 decks
34%synergy
Tavern Brawler
39%inclusion126 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Norin the Wary
39%inclusion126 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Electro, Assaulting Battery
39%inclusion122 decks316 decks
35%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
39%inclusion124 decks322 decks
36%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
37%inclusion120 decks322 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
37%inclusion120 decks322 decks
22%synergy
Sun Warriors
35%inclusion106 decks302 decks
32%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
32%inclusion104 decks322 decks
30%synergy
Commander Liara Portyr
30%inclusion98 decks322 decks
29%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
30%inclusion96 decks322 decks
29%synergy
Abzan Falconer
29%inclusion92 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
28%inclusion90 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
28%inclusion89 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
28%inclusion89 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
27%inclusion88 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Decadent Dragon
23%inclusion74 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
23%inclusion69 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Hellkite Charger
22%inclusion70 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
21%inclusion68 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Kami of Celebration
20%inclusion63 decks322 decks
19%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
19%inclusion56 decks297 decks
17%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
18%inclusion58 decks316 decks
17%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
18%inclusion59 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Monk Gyatso
17%inclusion49 decks291 decks
15%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
16%inclusion48 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
16%inclusion47 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Vindictive Warden
16%inclusion50 decks321 decks
15%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
15%inclusion48 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
15%inclusion44 decks298 decks
13%synergy
Combustion Man
15%inclusion43 decks294 decks
12%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
14%inclusion44 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
13%inclusion42 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Administrator
12%inclusion36 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
12%inclusion39 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Fire Sages
12%inclusion37 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Boiling Rock Rioter
11%inclusion34 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
11%inclusion36 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
11%inclusion35 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion33 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Zuko, Seeking Honor
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Nalfeshnee
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Zuko, Avatar Hunter
9.0%inclusion29 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Jaded Edge
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
8.4%inclusion27 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Fire Sage
7.5%inclusion24 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38%inclusion122 decks322 decks
-9%synergy
Electrodominance
34%inclusion108 decks322 decks
33%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
32%inclusion92 decks291 decks
29%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
30%inclusion95 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Haste Magic
30%inclusion95 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Opera Love Song
30%inclusion95 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
29%inclusion93 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion87 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Airbending Lesson
27%inclusion86 decks322 decks
25%synergy
Solstice Revelations
23%inclusion70 decks300 decks
22%synergy
Ephemerate
23%inclusion73 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Cloudshift
22%inclusion71 decks322 decks
19%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion71 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Comet Storm
22%inclusion71 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
22%inclusion63 decks288 decks
20%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
21%inclusion68 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Seize Opportunity
21%inclusion68 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion67 decks322 decks
16%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
20%inclusion66 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion63 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Firebending Lesson
18%inclusion52 decks288 decks
17%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
18%inclusion58 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
18%inclusion57 decks322 decks
-16%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
17%inclusion55 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
17%inclusion49 decks294 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Boros Charm
16%inclusion51 decks322 decks
-14%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
13%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
14%inclusion46 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion45 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
14%inclusion44 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion43 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
13%inclusion41 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Zuko's Exile
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Secure the Wastes
12%inclusion39 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion36 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion36 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
3%synergy
How to Start a Riot
9.3%inclusion30 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Heartless Act
9.0%inclusion29 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
8.4%inclusion27 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Bituminous Blast
8.4%inclusion27 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.1%inclusion26 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Light Up the Stage
33%inclusion106 decks322 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion69 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Reckless Impulse
18%inclusion59 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
17%inclusion54 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
16%inclusion53 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
-23%synergy
Day of Black Sun
14%inclusion43 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Damning Verdict
14%inclusion46 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Epic Downfall
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Ignite the Future
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion33 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
10%inclusion33 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
7.5%inclusion22 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Destined Confrontation
7.5%inclusion22 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
7%synergy
United Front
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Plea
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Precision
6.1%inclusion18 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Scarring Memories
5.8%inclusion17 decks291 decks
6%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
5.7%inclusion18 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
31%inclusion101 decks322 decks
30%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
24%inclusion70 decks294 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion66 decks322 decks
-14%synergy
Wand of Wonder
13%inclusion41 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Twin Blades
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion35 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion33 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Glider Staff
10%inclusion29 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.0%inclusion29 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Wand
8.4%inclusion27 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Horizon Stone
7.5%inclusion24 decks322 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Dolmen Gate
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Airbender Ascension
26%inclusion80 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Wild Wasteland
23%inclusion74 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Windcrag Siege
21%inclusion69 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
19%inclusion62 decks322 decks
18%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
17%inclusion56 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
16%inclusion53 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Reconnaissance
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Theater of Horrors
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
11%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
11%inclusion34 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
11%inclusion33 decks291 decks
10%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
11%inclusion36 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Count on Luck
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Outpost Siege
8.1%inclusion26 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Exploration
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Path to Redemption
7.5%inclusion24 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Share the Spoils
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
6.5%inclusion19 decks291 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Mantle
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Triple Triad
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Furious Rise
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Lost in Memories
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
22%inclusion70 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cori Mountain Monastery
31%inclusion101 decks322 decks
29%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
31%inclusion90 decks290 decks
27%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
28%inclusion89 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion87 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion74 decks322 decks
-8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
20%inclusion65 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Secret Tunnel
11%inclusion33 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
-12%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion29 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Volcano
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
-10%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion274 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion251 decks322 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion131 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
34%inclusion110 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion107 decks322 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion94 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion84 decks322 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion84 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion82 decks322 decks
-8%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
19%inclusion60 decks316 decks
18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion59 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion322 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion319 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion315 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion274 decks322 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion177 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
54%inclusion175 decks322 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion162 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion145 decks322 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion138 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion122 decks322 decks
-14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion121 decks322 decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion121 decks322 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion112 decks322 decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
34%inclusion108 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion104 decks322 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
32%inclusion103 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Savai Triome
30%inclusion96 decks322 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion92 decks322 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Crypt
28%inclusion89 decks322 decks
-16%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion77 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion77 decks322 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
24%inclusion76 decks322 decks
-9%synergy
Shattered Landscape
23%inclusion75 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Graven Cairns
22%inclusion72 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion67 decks322 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion67 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion67 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion67 decks322 decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion65 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion64 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion60 decks322 decks
-14%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion57 decks322 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion55 decks322 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
16%inclusion53 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion50 decks322 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion48 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion46 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion46 decks322 decks
-17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion45 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion44 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion41 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
-7%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
12%inclusion36 decks294 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion35 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
8%synergy