Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Expensive Sacrifice

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Endless Foot Assault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
95%synergy
Nested Shambler
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
77%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Bitterblossom
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Drown in Ichor
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Deadly Dispute
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Victimize
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Field of the Dead
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Grateful Apparition
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Viscera Seer
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Selfless Spirit
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Cathar Commando
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Accursed Marauder
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Daxos the Returned
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Corpse Knight
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Company Commander
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Spirited Companion
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Carrion Feeder
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Ocelot Pride
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Inkshield
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Ephemerate
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Fanatical Offering
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Secure the Wastes
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Grand Crescendo
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Cloudshift
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Treacherous Greed
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Doom Blade
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Carrion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Parting Gust
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Vat Emergence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Lingering Souls
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Shadow Summoning
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Helping Hand
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Contagion Clasp
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Geth
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Noble's Purse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Found Footage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Relic Vial
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Tolls of War
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Call for Unity
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Airbender Ascension
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Muster the Departed
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
March of the Canonized
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Teleportation Circle
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Rabble Rousing
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Monologue Tax
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Divine Visitation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Legion's Landing
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Far Traveler
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Intangible Virtue
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Grace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Murder Investigation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Midgar, City of Mako
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Karn's Bastion
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
5%synergy
High Market
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Fountainport
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Minas Tirith
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Westvale Abbey
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Crowded Crypt
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Vault of Champions
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Scrubland
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Prismatic Vista
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Caves of Koilos
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Fabled Passage
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Silent Clearing
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-30%synergy
Obscura Storefront
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Mirrex
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Promising Vein
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy