Fire Lord Zuko (Commander) - Exile

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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
71%inclusion95 decks133 decks
67%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
63%inclusion77 decks123 decks
57%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
61%inclusion81 decks133 decks
57%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
49%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
55%inclusion65 decks119 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
69%inclusion92 decks133 decks
66%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
59%inclusion78 decks133 decks
56%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
57%inclusion76 decks133 decks
56%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
61%inclusion81 decks133 decks
53%synergy
Dream Devourer
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
50%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
52%inclusion67 decks128 decks
48%synergy
Redirect Lightning
53%inclusion71 decks133 decks
48%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
53%inclusion65 decks123 decks
48%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
53%inclusion65 decks123 decks
47%synergy
Party Thrasher
48%inclusion64 decks133 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion82 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion70 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
43%synergy
The Legend of Roku
50%inclusion62 decks123 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
46%synergy
Firebending Student
46%inclusion57 decks123 decks
42%synergy
Commune with Lava
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Fated Firepower
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
-18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Professional Face-Breaker
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Norin the Wary
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Commander Liara Portyr
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
37%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
37%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Abzan Falconer
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Hellkite Charger
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Sun Warriors
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
30%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Kami of Celebration
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Decadent Dragon
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Monk Gyatso
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Nalfeshnee
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Combustion Man
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Vindictive Warden
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Zuko, Avatar Hunter
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Angel
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Headliner Scarlett
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf the White
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Delayed Blast Fireball
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
42%synergy
Electrodominance
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Haste Magic
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Ephemerate
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Great Train Heist
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Comet Storm
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Cloudshift
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Opera Love Song
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
-11%synergy
Airbending Lesson
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Solstice Revelations
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Eerie Interlude
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
6%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
15%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Grand Crescendo
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Seize Opportunity
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Secure the Wastes
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Firebending Lesson
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Flame
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Savage Beating
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Zuko's Exile
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Strike
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Bulk Up
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Sozin's Comet
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
39%synergy
Light Up the Stage
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Impulse
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
-16%synergy
Damning Verdict
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Day of Black Sun
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Ignite the Future
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Epic Downfall
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Wand of Wonder
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Horizon Stone
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Wand
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Glider Staff
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Twin Blades
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Tavern Brawler
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Wild Wasteland
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Airbender Ascension
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
24%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Windcrag Siege
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Exploration
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
12%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Triple Triad
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Outpost Siege
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Court of Locthwain
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Count on Luck
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Share the Spoils
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Resourceful Defense
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Theater of Horrors
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Cori Mountain Monastery
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
41%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Winding Canyons
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Volcano
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion119 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion114 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion62 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
-17%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion132 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion131 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion130 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion124 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion90 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Nomad Outpost
62%inclusion82 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
59%inclusion79 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion76 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion74 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion64 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion60 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Savai Triome
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Landscape
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
-12%synergy
Graven Cairns
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
-14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
2%synergy