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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Endless Foot Assault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Kinbinding
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nested Shambler
71%inclusion60 decks85 decks
69%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
60%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
60%synergy
Grateful Apparition
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
59%synergy
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
52%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Inkshield
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Bitterblossom
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Ghoulcaller Gisa
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Teysa Karlov
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Selfless Spirit
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Company Commander
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Daxos the Returned
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Spirited Companion
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Woe Strider
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Cathar Commando
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Flickerwisp
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Solitude
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Ocelot Pride
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Ephemerate
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Village Rites
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Cloudshift
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Carrion
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Feign Death
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-17%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Mardu
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Szat's Will
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Perch Protection
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Drown in Ichor
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
7%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Martial Coup
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Vat Emergence
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Reanimate
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Devotion
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Final Vengeance
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Noble's Purse
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Halo Fountain
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Relic Vial
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Pit
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Contagion Engine
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Anointed Procession
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Rabble Rousing
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Divine Visitation
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Teleportation Circle
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Call for Unity
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
March of the Canonized
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Muster the Departed
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Court of Grace
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Murder Investigation
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Martyr's Cause
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
17%synergy
High Market
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion66 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion66 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion78 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Vault of Champions
71%inclusion60 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Caves of Koilos
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Field
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Fetid Heath
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Scrubland
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Obscura Storefront
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy