Fire Lord Zuko (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Background image for An Interview With Chris Mooney, Avatar's Design Lead
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
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
65%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Firebender Ascension
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Sun Warriors
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
39%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Commune with Lava
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Party Thrasher
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Tavern Brawler
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Dream Devourer
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
38%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Firebending Student
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
32%synergy
The Legend of Roku
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Abzan Falconer
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Hellkite Charger
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Commander Liara Portyr
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Norin the Wary
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Kami of Celebration
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Combustion Man
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Decadent Dragon
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Angel
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Fire Sages
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Headliner Scarlett
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Zuko, Avatar Hunter
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Vindictive Warden
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Charming Prince
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Administrator
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Cadets
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Tectonic Giant
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Raiju
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Monk Gyatso
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Salvagers
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Jeong Jeong, the Deserter
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Jet, Freedom Fighter
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Momo, Playful Pet
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Electrodominance
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Haste Magic
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Solstice Revelations
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Seize Opportunity
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Airbending Lesson
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Cloudshift
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Comet Storm
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Firebending Lesson
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Heartless Act
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
9%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Zuko's Exile
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Strike
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Great Train Heist
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
How to Start a Riot
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Opera Love Song
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Boros Charm
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Azula Always Lies
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sold Out
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Secure the Wastes
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Valorous Stance
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Sandbenders' Storm
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Confrontation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Combustion Technique
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Yip Yip!
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Scrollshift
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Light Up the Stage
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Sozin's Comet
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Impulse
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Damning Verdict
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Epic Downfall
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Day of Black Sun
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Ignite the Future
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Aang's Journey
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Zenith Festival
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Destined Confrontation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Another Round
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Plea
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Unstable Amulet
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Twin Blades
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Glider Staff
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Horizon Stone
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Meteor Sword
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Research Desk
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Wasteland
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Fated Firepower
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Airbender Ascension
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Count on Luck
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Windcrag Siege
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Theater of Horrors
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Outpost Siege
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Path to Redemption
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Etali's Favor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Team Avatar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Resourceful Defense
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Expedited Inheritance
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Triple Triad
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Exploration
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cori Mountain Monastery
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-18%synergy
Realm of Koh
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Volcano
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
White Lotus Tile
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Nomad Outpost
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Landscape
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Rumble Arena
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Geothermal Bog
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Heath
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-37%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-37%synergy