Xavier Sal, Infested Captain (Commander) - Core Planeswalkers

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Julia Maddalena
Aug 15, 2025
Fire and Ice: What Cards are Hot and Cold for August 15th?
This week's Fire and Ice deep dives into trending cards for a Sultai pirate and an efficient toolbox commander.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Impostor Syndrome
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Karn's Bastion
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Flux Channeler
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Evolution Sage
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Kiora's Follower
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Carth the Lion
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Intruder Alarm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Cankerbloom
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Oath of Nissa
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Thrummingbird
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Basking Broodscale
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
36%synergy
Fathom Mage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Deepglow Skate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Spark Double
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Scurry Oak
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Evolution Witness
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Reef Worm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Twitching Doll
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Master Biomancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Compy Swarm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Octomancer
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Incubation Druid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thallid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Nadir Kraken
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sparkshaper Visionary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mycoloth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Ouroboroid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Horizon Explorer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Tender Wildguide
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Watchful Radstag
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Venser, Corpse Puppet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Araumi of the Dead Tide
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bioessence Hydra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Gruff Triplets
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Deathspore Thallid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Mycon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ophiomancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bramble Sovereign
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chasm Skulker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Vitaspore Thallid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Winding Constrictor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Atomize
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ripples of Potential
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Mutational Advantage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Putrefy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Vraska's Fall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Second Harvest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
See Double
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Decisive Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Infectious Bite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Steady Progress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Serum Snare
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Gift of the Viper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Unnatural Restoration
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Drown in Ichor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Sami's Curiosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Pest Infestation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Contentious Plan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Casualties of War
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thirsting Roots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Whelming Wave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
The Chain Veil
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Clasp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Ring
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Inexorable Tide
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Oath of Liliana
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
City of Death
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Liliana's Talent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Talent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Awakening Zone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bioengineered Future
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insidious Roots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Seas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Parallel Lives
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Huntsman's Redemption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-9%synergy
The Hunger Tide Rises
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Communal Brewing
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kasmina, Enigma Sage
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Vraska, Relic Seeker
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Garruk Wildspeaker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Garruk, Apex Predator
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Vraska the Unseen
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Nissa, Vital Force
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Garruk Relentless
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Garruk, Unleashed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mordenkainen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vraska, Regal Gorgon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arlinn, Voice of the Pack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vivien Reid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Interplanar Beacon
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Dark Depths
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Nesting Grounds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Peat Bog
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Fountainport
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Replicating Ring
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Pentad Prism
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Opulent Palace
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Zagoth Triome
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Mine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Tangled Islet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tropical Island
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bayou
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Vivid Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vivid Creek
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Wood
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Wastewood Verge
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy