Fire Lord Azula (Commander) - Expensive Core Spellslinger

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Brian Cain
Feb 2, 2026
Best Case Scenario Mentality and Setup Cost in Commander
Are you putting cards in your Commander decks based on their best case scenario? You might want to reconsider that. Let's discuss.
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Spinerock Tyrant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Dream Harvest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ashling's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Archmage Emeritus
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Demand Answers
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Big Score
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Electrodominance
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
High Fae Trickster
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Seething Song
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Snap
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Firebending Student
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
The Blue Spirit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Master of Predicaments
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Marang River Regent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Geode Rager
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Brash Taunter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Callidus Assassin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Decadent Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Royal Assassin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Courage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Borne Upon a Wind
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Fists of Flame
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Narset's Reversal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Prismari Command
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Bulk Up
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Redirect Lightning
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Unleash Fury
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Comet Storm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Expedite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Monstrous Rage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fatal Frenzy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Armor of Shadows
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Sozin's Comet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Scarring Memories
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Flood of Recollection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lidless Gaze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Crash Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Heist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fireball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Haze of Rage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Twinning Staff
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
The Key to the Vault
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Winged Boots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Dolmen Gate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Javelin of Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glamdring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Wonder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fated Firepower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
The Legend of Roku
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Firebender Ascension
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Aqueous Form
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dragon Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Eel Umbra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stolen Strategy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fervor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Acquired Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Security Bypass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lost in Memories
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Emergence Zone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Arid Archway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Winding Canyons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Guildless Commons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Secret Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Realm of Koh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Swamp
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Island
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Raucous Theater
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy