Xavier Sal, Infested Captain (Commander) - Budget Core +1/+1 Counters

Xavier Sal, Infested Captain
5 decks (0.000%) Rank #230
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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.
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Fathom Mage
80% of 5 decks +75% synergy
Creatures
Scurry Oak
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Cankerbloom
60% of 5 decks +53% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
60% of 5 decks +58% synergy
Incubation Druid
60% of 5 decks +56% synergy
Benthic Anomaly
50% of 4 decks +50% synergy
Gruff Triplets
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Champion of Lambholt
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
40% of 5 decks +37% synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Venser, Corpse Puppet
40% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Soul Diviner
40% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
40% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Master Biomancer
40% of 5 decks +36% synergy
Dreamtide Whale
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Fetid Gargantua
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Twitching Doll
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Tender Wildguide
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Octomancer
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
District Mascot
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Primeval Protector
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Obelisk Spider
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Fatestitcher
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Greedy Freebooter
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Sailor of Means
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Goldberry, River-Daughter
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Slimefoot, the Stowaway
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Deadeye Plunderers
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Strangleroot Geist
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Timestream Navigator
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Grismold, the Dreadsower
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Draining Whelk
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Hunter of Eyeblights
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Servant of the Conduit
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Thrummingbird
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Spectral Sailor
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Aetherwind Basker
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Fathom Fleet Captain
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Carrion Feeder
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Evolution Sage
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy
Nemata, Primeval Warden
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Burdened Aerialist
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Forerunner of the Coalition
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
60% of 5 decks +49% synergy
Lethal Scheme
40% of 5 decks +37% synergy
Change of Plans
40% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Spell Swindle
40% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Experimental Augury
40% of 5 decks +37% synergy
Voidslime
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Negate
40% of 5 decks +23% synergy
Cackling Counterpart
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Drag to the Roots
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Pile On
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Desertion
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Tear Asunder
20% of 5 decks +11% synergy
Forbid
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Drown in the Loch
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Putrefy
20% of 5 decks -4% synergy
Grim Affliction
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Infectious Bite
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Sprout Swarm
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Deadly Derision
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Fungal Rebirth
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Virulent Wound
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Double Major
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Abrupt Decay
20% of 5 decks +9% synergy
Last Word
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Counterspell
20% of 5 decks -15% synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Replication
60% of 5 decks +58% synergy
Quasiduplicate
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Ezuri's Predation
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Farseek
40% of 5 decks -4% synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
40% of 5 decks +36% synergy
Formless Genesis
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Villainous Wealth
20% of 5 decks +1% synergy
Cultivate
20% of 5 decks -23% synergy
Regrowth
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Drown in Ichor
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Rally the Galadhrim
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Victimize
20% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Rampant Growth
20% of 5 decks -17% synergy
Vat Emergence
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Cannibalize
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Audience with Trostani
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Lethal Sting
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Unnatural Restoration
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Vastwood Surge
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Doppelgang
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Grim Bounty
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Crack Open
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Shamanic Revelation
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Contentious Plan
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Culling Ritual
20% of 5 decks +6% synergy
March of the Drowned
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Find // Finality
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Saproling Symbiosis
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Attempted Murder
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Full Flowering
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Self-Reflection
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Contagion Clasp
40% of 5 decks +36% synergy
Culling Dais
40% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Mimic Vat
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Haunted Hellride
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Fabrication Module
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Kyren Toy
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Mirror Box
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Decoction Module
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Explorer's Cache
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Mirror Shield
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Animation Module
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Prying Blade
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Giant's Amulet
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Rotating Fireplace
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Trickster's Talisman
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Noble's Purse
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Gilded Pinions
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Recon Craft Theta
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Vat of Rebirth
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Contested Game Ball
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
40% of 5 decks +37% synergy
Gutter Grime
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Lost in the Maze
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Curse of Bounty
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Most Wanted
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Vile Requiem
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Hardened Scales
20% of 5 decks +9% synergy
Back from the Brink
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Flourishing Defenses
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Curator's Ward
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Nest of Scarabs
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Binding the Old Gods
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Aura of Dominion
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Revel in Riches
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Elephant Grass
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Life and Limb
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Spawning Grounds
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Followed Footsteps
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Mechanized Production
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Insidious Roots
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Curse of Inertia
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk Relentless
40% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
40% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Vraska, Relic Seeker
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Garruk, Apex Predator
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Utility Lands
Llanowar Reborn
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Dreadship Reef
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Barad-dûr
40% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Temple of the False God
40% of 5 decks +29% synergy
Rogue's Passage
40% of 5 decks +22% synergy
Blast Zone
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Reliquary Tower
20% of 5 decks -9% synergy
Pit of Offerings
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Rushwood Grove
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Mage-Ring Network
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Restless Vinestalk
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Diamond City
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Dark Depths
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Hostile Hostel
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Subterranean Hangar
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Volatile Fault
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Nesting Grounds
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Karn's Bastion
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Hollow Trees
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Forge of Heroes
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Khalni Garden
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Saprazzan Cove
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Westvale Abbey
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Everflowing Chalice
60% of 5 decks +56% synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Astral Cornucopia
40% of 5 decks +37% synergy
Pyramid of the Pantheon
40% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Sol Ring
40% of 5 decks -42% synergy
Altar of Shadows
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Replicating Ring
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Tablet of Compleation
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Sultai Banner
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20% of 5 decks +3% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
20% of 5 decks +5% synergy
Arcane Signet
20% of 5 decks -52% synergy
Midnight Clock
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20% of 5 decks +4% synergy
Lands
Island
100% of 5 decks +10% synergy
Command Tower
100% of 5 decks +10% synergy
Swamp
100% of 5 decks +11% synergy
Forest
100% of 5 decks +9% synergy
Sunken Hollow
80% of 5 decks +43% synergy
Opulent Palace
80% of 5 decks +28% synergy
Choked Estuary
80% of 5 decks +75% synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Vivid Grove
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Temple of Malady
60% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Vivid Creek
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
60% of 5 decks +31% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
60% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
60% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40% of 5 decks +9% synergy
Temple of Deceit
40% of 5 decks +24% synergy
Exotic Orchard
40% of 5 decks -15% synergy
Fetid Pools
40% of 5 decks +28% synergy
Temple of Mystery
40% of 5 decks +21% synergy
Tainted Wood
40% of 5 decks +30% synergy
Vivid Marsh
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Aether Hub
40% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Path of Ancestry
40% of 5 decks +21% synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
40% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Gemstone Mine
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Foreboding Landscape
25% of 4 decks +2% synergy
Flooded Grove
20% of 5 decks +8% synergy
Tainted Isle
20% of 5 decks +11% synergy
Hedge Maze
20% of 5 decks +1% synergy
Mirrodin's Core
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20% of 5 decks +2% synergy
Public Thoroughfare
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Jungle Hollow
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20% of 5 decks +1% synergy
Gateway Plaza
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Myriad Landscape
20% of 5 decks +6% synergy
Rupture Spire
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Dismal Backwater
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Thornwood Falls
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Overflowing Basin
20% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20% of 5 decks -1% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20% of 5 decks -13% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20% of 5 decks +2% synergy
Botanical Sanctum
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy