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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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Shredder, Unrelenting
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Super Shredder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Nested Shambler
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Grateful Apparition
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Karn's Bastion
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Drown in Ichor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Dispute
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Despark
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Village Rites
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Spirit
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Cathar Commando
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Viscera Seer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Daxos the Returned
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spirited Companion
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sarevok, Deathbringer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Teysa Karlov
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Corpse Knight
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Ophiomancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Inspired Insurgent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Circuit Mender
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Plaguecrafter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Company Commander
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Flickerwisp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blood Pet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Corrupted Conviction
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Ephemerate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Inkshield
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Cloudshift
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Flicker of Fate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Fracture
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Scrollshift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Unbounded Potential
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Parting Gust
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Semester's End
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Altar's Reap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Long Road Home
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Cast Down
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Fight On!
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Battle Menu
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Desperate Plea
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Final Vengeance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Vat Emergence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spread the Sickness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Martial Coup
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Precision
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Decode Transmissions
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Noble's Purse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Phantom Train
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Basilica Skullbomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Contagion Clasp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Engine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
World Map
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Tolls of War
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Far Traveler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Airbender Ascension
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Teleportation Circle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
March of the Canonized
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Muster the Departed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Chorale of the Void
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Web Up
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
The Dross Pits
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Staff of Compleation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Glistening Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Replicating Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
White Auracite
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Evolving Wilds
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Silverquill Campus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Esper Panorama
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Moor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Silent Clearing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy