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Julia Maddalena
Dec 26, 2025
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Azlask, the Swelling Scourge?
This week on Fire and Ice, Julia breaks down the hot and cold cards for a popular Eldrazi commander: Azlask, the Swelling Scourge.
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Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Personify
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Morningtide's Light
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Goldmeadow Nomad
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
81%inclusion171 decks211 decks
74%synergy
Flickerwisp
76%inclusion161 decks211 decks
73%synergy
Cloudshift
74%inclusion156 decks211 decks
68%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
71%inclusion132 decks185 decks
67%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
69%inclusion145 decks211 decks
64%synergy
Spirited Companion
64%inclusion136 decks211 decks
59%synergy
Karn's Bastion
64%inclusion136 decks211 decks
59%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
61%inclusion128 decks211 decks
59%synergy
Grateful Apparition
59%inclusion125 decks211 decks
57%synergy
Charming Prince
59%inclusion125 decks211 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion141 decks211 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion136 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Angel
59%inclusion124 decks211 decks
55%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
59%inclusion124 decks211 decks
55%synergy
Eerie Interlude
58%inclusion122 decks211 decks
53%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
56%inclusion119 decks211 decks
53%synergy
Drown in Ichor
56%inclusion119 decks211 decks
54%synergy
Teleportation Circle
55%inclusion116 decks211 decks
50%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
52%inclusion110 decks211 decks
50%synergy
Felidar Guardian
52%inclusion109 decks211 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion46 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Corpse Knight
51%inclusion107 decks211 decks
38%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
49%inclusion104 decks211 decks
48%synergy
Sun Titan
49%inclusion103 decks211 decks
36%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
44%inclusion92 decks211 decks
42%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Circuit Mender
43%inclusion90 decks211 decks
42%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
43%inclusion90 decks211 decks
42%synergy
Company Commander
42%inclusion89 decks211 decks
40%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
41%inclusion87 decks211 decks
40%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
40%inclusion84 decks211 decks
32%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
39%inclusion83 decks211 decks
38%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion82 decks211 decks
28%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
37%inclusion79 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
35%inclusion74 decks211 decks
35%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
34%inclusion72 decks211 decks
31%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
33%inclusion69 decks211 decks
30%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
32%inclusion68 decks211 decks
30%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
32%inclusion68 decks211 decks
29%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
32%inclusion63 decks198 decks
28%synergy
Nested Shambler
32%inclusion67 decks211 decks
30%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
28%inclusion60 decks211 decks
25%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Omens
26%inclusion55 decks211 decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
26%inclusion55 decks211 decks
17%synergy
Daxos the Returned
25%inclusion52 decks211 decks
24%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
23%inclusion49 decks211 decks
22%synergy
Karmic Guide
23%inclusion49 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion46 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
20%inclusion42 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
17%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
17%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Reveillark
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
16%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
16%synergy
Kor Cartographer
17%inclusion36 decks211 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Warhound
17%inclusion36 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion34 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
16%inclusion34 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Plaguecrafter
16%inclusion33 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Fortune, Loyal Steed
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Selfless Spirit
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Cathar Commando
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Viscera Seer
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
51%inclusion108 decks211 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion105 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
37%inclusion78 decks211 decks
36%synergy
Semester's End
36%inclusion76 decks211 decks
34%synergy
Despark
35%inclusion74 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Scrollshift
34%inclusion71 decks211 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion62 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion59 decks211 decks
-12%synergy
Parting Gust
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Long Road Home
27%inclusion56 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
26%inclusion54 decks211 decks
24%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
24%inclusion51 decks211 decks
23%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion47 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
-5%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
18%inclusion37 decks211 decks
17%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion34 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Unbounded Potential
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion28 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
-14%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Affliction
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Slip On the Ring
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
-17%synergy
Airbending Lesson
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
29%inclusion61 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion60 decks211 decks
-5%synergy
Vat Emergence
27%inclusion58 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion49 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
23%inclusion49 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
12%inclusion25 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
-8%synergy
Final Vengeance
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Souls
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Plea
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
-9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
46%inclusion98 decks211 decks
42%synergy
Panharmonicon
45%inclusion95 decks211 decks
42%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
36%inclusion77 decks211 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion43 decks211 decks
18%synergy
Golden Argosy
20%inclusion42 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion33 decks211 decks
-10%synergy
Blade of Selves
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Contagion Clasp
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Oketra's Monument
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Noble's Purse
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
-14%synergy
The Seriema
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
49%inclusion104 decks211 decks
48%synergy
Far Traveler
44%inclusion93 decks211 decks
42%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
26%inclusion55 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Airbender Ascension
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion38 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Loyalty
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Tolls of War
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Muster the Departed
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
-11%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Bonds
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Chorale of the Void
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
43%inclusion90 decks211 decks
40%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
12%inclusion25 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Kaya, Ghost Assassin
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion114 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion99 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion67 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion52 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
-8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
7%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Guildless Commons
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion181 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion171 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion115 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion101 decks211 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion87 decks211 decks
17%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion44 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion34 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Compleation
16%inclusion33 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion207 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion207 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion189 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
67%inclusion141 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion129 decks211 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion118 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion115 decks211 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion106 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
46%inclusion97 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion88 decks211 decks
28%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion87 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
41%inclusion86 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion81 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion79 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion70 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion64 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion62 decks211 decks
-10%synergy
Obscura Storefront
29%inclusion62 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion52 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion51 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion51 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion35 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion34 decks211 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
-9%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
-10%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
-5%synergy
Esper Panorama
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
-1%synergy