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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Personify
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Metastatic Evangel
72%inclusion179 decks249 decks
68%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
68%inclusion169 decks249 decks
63%synergy
Grateful Apparition
63%inclusion157 decks249 decks
61%synergy
Karn's Bastion
63%inclusion157 decks249 decks
58%synergy
Nested Shambler
59%inclusion148 decks249 decks
57%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
57%inclusion143 decks249 decks
54%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
54%inclusion135 decks249 decks
52%synergy
Drown in Ichor
53%inclusion131 decks249 decks
50%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
48%inclusion119 decks249 decks
45%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion152 decks249 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion165 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
59%inclusion146 decks249 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Dispute
58%inclusion144 decks249 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion131 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
43%inclusion106 decks249 decks
33%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
41%inclusion102 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
40%inclusion100 decks249 decks
31%synergy
Village Rites
39%inclusion98 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion98 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
39%inclusion98 decks249 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion95 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion67 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion43 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
-4%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Jacked Rabbit
38%inclusion94 decks249 decks
37%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
37%inclusion93 decks249 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion90 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
36%inclusion89 decks249 decks
30%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
36%inclusion89 decks249 decks
29%synergy
Viscera Seer
35%inclusion86 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Teysa Karlov
33%inclusion83 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion83 decks249 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion81 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion81 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
32%inclusion79 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
30%inclusion74 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
29%inclusion72 decks249 decks
28%synergy
Daxos the Returned
29%inclusion72 decks249 decks
28%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
28%inclusion70 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Selfless Spirit
28%inclusion70 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
27%inclusion67 decks249 decks
23%synergy
Accursed Marauder
26%inclusion64 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
25%inclusion63 decks249 decks
23%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
25%inclusion62 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion61 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion60 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
24%inclusion59 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
23%inclusion58 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
23%inclusion58 decks249 decks
22%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion56 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Spirited Companion
22%inclusion55 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
20%inclusion51 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion49 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
-12%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
19%inclusion47 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion46 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion46 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
18%inclusion44 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion42 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion42 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
-9%synergy
Ophiomancer
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Angel
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Charming Prince
13%inclusion33 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
13%inclusion33 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Woe Strider
13%inclusion32 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion94 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Ephemerate
37%inclusion93 decks249 decks
30%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion82 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion79 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
26%inclusion65 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion60 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Cloudshift
23%inclusion57 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
21%inclusion52 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion49 decks249 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion49 decks249 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion45 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion34 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
13%inclusion33 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion32 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Parting Gust
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Affliction
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Carrion
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Mardu
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Flicker of Fate
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
38%inclusion95 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion82 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion53 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Vat Emergence
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion31 decks249 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
-5%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
-5%synergy
Final Vengeance
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Desperate Plea
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
-5%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Another Round
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Martial Coup
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion83 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion76 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Oketra's Monument
20%inclusion50 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion35 decks249 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion35 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
Noble's Purse
13%inclusion33 decks249 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Geth
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Contagion Engine
11%inclusion28 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
10%inclusion25 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Relic Vial
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion95 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
34%inclusion84 decks249 decks
26%synergy
Call for Unity
24%inclusion61 decks249 decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion57 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
18%inclusion44 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
-14%synergy
Teleportation Circle
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Far Traveler
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion25 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Tolls of War
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Muster the Departed
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Legion Loyalty
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
-5%synergy
Murder Investigation
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
1%synergy
March of the Canonized
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
22%inclusion55 decks249 decks
20%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
21%inclusion52 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion36 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
46%inclusion115 decks249 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion105 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion97 decks249 decks
23%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
34%inclusion60 decks177 decks
29%synergy
High Market
31%inclusion77 decks249 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion63 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion49 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion47 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
16%inclusion36 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion28 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
3%synergy
War Room
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Archway
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion206 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion194 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion112 decks249 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion101 decks249 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion86 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
31%inclusion76 decks249 decks
30%synergy
Staff of Compleation
27%inclusion66 decks249 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion66 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion46 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Glistening Sphere
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion244 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion242 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion216 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion175 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion159 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion152 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion135 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion134 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion122 decks249 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion121 decks249 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion110 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion106 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
43%inclusion106 decks249 decks
33%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion102 decks249 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
41%inclusion101 decks249 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion76 decks249 decks
-10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
30%inclusion75 decks249 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion71 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion68 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion68 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion65 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
24%inclusion59 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion56 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion55 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Silent Clearing
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion45 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion44 decks249 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion36 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion36 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion33 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion31 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
12%inclusion31 decks249 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion25 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Esper Panorama
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
2%synergy