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Julia Maddalena
Mar 6, 2026
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Arcades, the Strategist?
This week on Fire and Ice, we'll see which cards are getting chucked over the wall. What's hot and what's not for Arcades, the Strategist?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Krang, Utrom Warlord
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Walking Bulwark
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Steel Wall
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Consulate Skygate
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Colossus of Akros
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Cryptothrall
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Forsaken Monument
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
All Is Dust
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Forge
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Palladium Myr
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Cloud Key
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Geode Golem
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Silent Arbiter
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Steel Overseer
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Roving Keep
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Platinum Angel
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Wall of Junk
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Mobile Fort
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wall of Spears
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Hedron Crawler
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wandering Archaic
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Shifting Wall
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Crenellated Wall
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Excavated Wall
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Skittering Cicada
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Endbringer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Inversion Behemoth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Burnished Hart
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Walking Wall
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Platinum Emperion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shield Sphere
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
It That Heralds the End
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Meteor Golem
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Living Wall
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lodestone Golem
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Metalworker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Conduit of Ruin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Kozilek's Channeler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Pit Automaton
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Warping Wail
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Titan's Presence
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Kozilek's Command
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Zuko's Exile
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Scour from Existence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Not of This World
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Desecrate Reality
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Energybending
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Spatial Contortion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Selective Obliteration
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Environmental Sciences
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Calamity of the Titans
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Gruesome Slaughter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Aang's Journey
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Pariah's Shield
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Helm of the Host
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Crawlspace
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Echo Circlet
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mind's Eye
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Planar Bridge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Trading Post
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Horizon Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
World Map
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bottled Cloister
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Thran Temporal Gateway
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
The Immortal Sun
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Key to the City
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Collector's Vault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Codex Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Brainstone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Grinding Station
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Skeleton Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Batterbone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Chariot of Victory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Eldrazi Conscription
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-30%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Tower
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Mine
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Ruin
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
17%synergy
War Room
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Workshop
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Factory
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Blast Zone
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Temple
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Guildless Commons
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Secret Tunnel
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Vesuva
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Fountain
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Homeward Path
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Arch of Orazca
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Caves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dark Depths
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Hedron Archive
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Worn Powerstone
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Coveted Jewel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sol Talisman
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Bounty Board
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sisay's Ring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Wastes
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Grotto
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Conduit Pylons
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Heap Gate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Grotto
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Gond Gate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Planar Nexus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gateway Plaza
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rumble Arena
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Capital City
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Cave of Temptation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy