Xavier Sal, Infested Captain (Commander) - Expensive Infect

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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
Prologue to Phyresis
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
81%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Blighted Agent
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Vraska's Fall
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Ichor Rats
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Infectious Bite
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Evolution Sage
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Experimental Augury
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Cankerbloom
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Thrummingbird
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Tainted Observer
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Dreamtide Whale
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Flux Channeler
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Bloodroot Apothecary
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
40%synergy
Plague Stinger
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Plague Myr
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Kiora's Follower
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Glistener Elf
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Venser, Corpse Puppet
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Viral Drake
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Scurry Oak
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Compy Swarm
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Blight Mamba
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Core Prowler
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Bloom Tender
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Thallid
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Winding Constrictor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Octomancer
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Whispering Specter
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Ophiomancer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Master Biomancer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Evolution Witness
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Basking Broodscale
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Deathspore Thallid
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Mycon
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Fathom Mage
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Scute Swarm
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Radstorm
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Atomize
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Steady Progress
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Bring the Ending
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Serum Snare
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Strike
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Abrupt Decay
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Resolve
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Grim Affliction
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Double Major
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Putrefy
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Inspiring Call
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Arachnogenesis
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Obscuring Haze
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Aspirant's Ascent
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Drown in Ichor
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Contentious Plan
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Thirsting Roots
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Wurmquake
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Neoform
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Distortion Strike
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Natural Order
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Geth's Summons
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Smell Fear
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Clasp
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Contagion Engine
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
The Great Henge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mimic Vat
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thornbite Staff
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Trigon of Infestation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Doubling Season
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Intruder Alarm
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Freed from the Real
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Bitterblossom
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Phyresis
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Necrogen Communion
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Awakening Zone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Insidious Roots
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Vraska, Relic Seeker
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
City of Shadows
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Dreadship Reef
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Garden
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Glistening Sphere
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Staff of Compleation
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Replicating Ring
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Forest
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Bayou
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Underground Sea
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Island
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Swamp
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Tropical Island
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Watery Grave
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Zagoth Triome
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Wastewood Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Deathcap Glade
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Opulent Palace
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Hedge Maze
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-25%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Underground Mortuary
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Mine
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy