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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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Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Kinscaer Sentry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Morningtide's Light
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
88%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
69%synergy
Felidar Guardian
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Flickerwisp
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Karn's Bastion
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Cloudshift
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Eerie Interlude
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Charming Prince
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Teleportation Circle
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spirited Companion
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Restoration Angel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Akroma's Will
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Circuit Mender
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Sun Titan
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Omens
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Grateful Apparition
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Corpse Knight
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Karmic Guide
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Glorious Protector
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Helpful Hunter
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Plaguecrafter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Solitude
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Company Commander
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Nested Shambler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Soul Warden
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Semester's End
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Scrollshift
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Parting Gust
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Getaway Glamer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Will of the Mardu
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Drown in Ichor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Another Round
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Split Up
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Panharmonicon
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Blade of Selves
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Oketra's Monument
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
The Seriema
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phantom Train
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Golden Argosy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Call for Unity
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Far Traveler
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Chorale of the Void
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Legion Loyalty
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Ghost Assassin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Guildless Commons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Great Arashin City
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Staff of Compleation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Glistening Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Tainted Field
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Promising Vein
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy