Fire Lord Zuko (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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
66%inclusion225 decks340 decks
62%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
59%inclusion200 decks340 decks
55%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
58%inclusion183 decks313 decks
52%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
58%inclusion183 decks313 decks
52%synergy
The Legend of Roku
55%inclusion172 decks313 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
70%inclusion238 decks340 decks
66%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
63%inclusion215 decks340 decks
60%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
59%inclusion201 decks340 decks
58%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
60%inclusion200 decks331 decks
56%synergy
Dream Devourer
54%inclusion182 decks340 decks
52%synergy
Norin the Wary
53%inclusion180 decks340 decks
52%synergy
Party Thrasher
51%inclusion175 decks340 decks
50%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
58%inclusion196 decks340 decks
50%synergy
Commune with Lava
51%inclusion172 decks340 decks
49%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
51%inclusion173 decks340 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion188 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
52%inclusion156 decks302 decks
47%synergy
Redirect Lightning
51%inclusion175 decks340 decks
46%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
50%inclusion154 decks310 decks
44%synergy
Firebender Ascension
49%inclusion151 decks306 decks
41%synergy
Tavern Brawler
49%inclusion166 decks340 decks
48%synergy
Fated Firepower
49%inclusion165 decks340 decks
45%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion163 decks340 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion161 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
46%inclusion158 decks340 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion129 decks340 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion56 decks340 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
-19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Firebending Student
45%inclusion140 decks313 decks
40%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
45%inclusion152 decks340 decks
43%synergy
Abzan Falconer
43%inclusion146 decks340 decks
42%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
41%inclusion139 decks340 decks
39%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
40%inclusion136 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Hellkite Charger
39%inclusion134 decks340 decks
38%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
39%inclusion132 decks340 decks
37%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
37%inclusion125 decks340 decks
34%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
37%inclusion125 decks340 decks
36%synergy
Commander Liara Portyr
33%inclusion113 decks340 decks
32%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
33%inclusion113 decks340 decks
32%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
31%inclusion106 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
29%inclusion98 decks340 decks
28%synergy
Sun Warriors
28%inclusion89 decks313 decks
25%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
26%inclusion81 decks313 decks
23%synergy
Decadent Dragon
26%inclusion87 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
22%inclusion75 decks340 decks
21%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
22%inclusion71 decks329 decks
20%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
20%inclusion68 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Kami of Celebration
20%inclusion67 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion60 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Monk Gyatso
17%inclusion50 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
16%inclusion50 decks313 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion51 decks340 decks
-4%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
15%inclusion51 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion51 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
13%inclusion45 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Nalfeshnee
13%inclusion45 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Vindictive Warden
13%inclusion45 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
13%inclusion44 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
13%inclusion44 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Angel
13%inclusion43 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
12%inclusion42 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Combustion Man
12%inclusion36 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
12%inclusion40 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion40 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Headliner Scarlett
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
10%inclusion31 decks310 decks
9%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Fire Sages
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
7.1%inclusion22 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Guardian
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
43%inclusion147 decks340 decks
-4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
40%inclusion137 decks340 decks
39%synergy
Ephemerate
33%inclusion113 decks340 decks
28%synergy
Electrodominance
32%inclusion108 decks340 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion102 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Haste Magic
30%inclusion101 decks340 decks
28%synergy
Great Train Heist
29%inclusion99 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion94 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
27%inclusion92 decks340 decks
26%synergy
Cloudshift
24%inclusion83 decks340 decks
21%synergy
Comet Storm
24%inclusion83 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Opera Love Song
24%inclusion83 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion77 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
22%inclusion66 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Eerie Interlude
20%inclusion69 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion69 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion65 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion64 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion62 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion58 decks340 decks
-17%synergy
Airbending Lesson
17%inclusion57 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion55 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Solstice Revelations
16%inclusion50 decks313 decks
14%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
16%inclusion54 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
16%inclusion54 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
16%inclusion54 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Seize Opportunity
16%inclusion53 decks340 decks
15%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion49 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Grand Crescendo
13%inclusion44 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion42 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
12%inclusion36 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Duelist's Flame
12%inclusion39 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Secure the Wastes
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion40 decks340 decks
-8%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion38 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion35 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Firebending Lesson
10%inclusion29 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.9%inclusion27 decks340 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Return the Favor
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Zuko's Exile
7.3%inclusion23 decks313 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Doom
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Sozin's Comet
46%inclusion144 decks315 decks
41%synergy
Light Up the Stage
34%inclusion116 decks340 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion94 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
27%inclusion91 decks340 decks
-12%synergy
Reckless Impulse
21%inclusion72 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
21%inclusion71 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Damning Verdict
20%inclusion69 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
14%inclusion49 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion40 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Day of Black Sun
10%inclusion32 decks313 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Ignite the Future
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
7.9%inclusion27 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Another Round
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Epic Downfall
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
45%inclusion153 decks340 decks
44%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
31%inclusion95 decks304 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion101 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion67 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Horizon Stone
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Wand of Wonder
14%inclusion46 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion45 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion44 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion43 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion43 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
11%inclusion38 decks340 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.5%inclusion29 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Wasteland
33%inclusion113 decks340 decks
31%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
29%inclusion100 decks340 decks
29%synergy
Airbender Ascension
27%inclusion84 decks313 decks
24%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
23%inclusion78 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Windcrag Siege
21%inclusion71 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion60 decks340 decks
13%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
16%inclusion56 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Exploration
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Count on Luck
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
9.0%inclusion28 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.5%inclusion29 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Triple Triad
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Outpost Siege
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Braid of Fire
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Share the Spoils
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
-13%synergy
Theater of Horrors
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
24%inclusion80 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.8%inclusion30 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
55%inclusion166 decks304 decks
49%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
45%inclusion154 decks340 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion117 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
33%inclusion98 decks301 decks
28%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
30%inclusion101 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion94 decks340 decks
-4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
26%inclusion87 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion57 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion57 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion47 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion38 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Winding Canyons
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion35 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Hidden Volcano
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.0%inclusion25 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion303 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion298 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion155 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion145 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion130 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion99 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
23%inclusion76 decks329 decks
22%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion74 decks340 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion71 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion60 decks340 decks
-15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion43 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion334 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion334 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion327 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion323 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion203 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion200 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion185 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Nomad Outpost
54%inclusion183 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion179 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion177 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion169 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
49%inclusion165 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
47%inclusion160 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Savai Triome
41%inclusion140 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion130 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion123 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion120 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion119 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion115 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion114 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion112 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
32%inclusion110 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion108 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion104 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion101 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion96 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion96 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Landscape
26%inclusion88 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion84 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion73 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion73 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
Graven Cairns
21%inclusion72 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion64 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion64 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16%inclusion53 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion51 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
14%inclusion49 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion46 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion45 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion44 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
12%inclusion38 decks306 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
-12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
0%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
10%inclusion32 decks306 decks
9%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
10%inclusion32 decks306 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion35 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
0%synergy