Fire Lord Azula (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
15%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Identity
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Noggle the Mind
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Rime Chill
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seething Song
81%inclusion88 decks109 decks
75%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
79%inclusion86 decks109 decks
70%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
80%inclusion87 decks109 decks
70%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
74%inclusion81 decks109 decks
69%synergy
Narset's Reversal
74%inclusion81 decks109 decks
69%synergy
Snap
76%inclusion83 decks109 decks
67%synergy
Frantic Search
83%inclusion91 decks109 decks
64%synergy
Big Score
75%inclusion82 decks109 decks
64%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
60%synergy
Electrodominance
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion87 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Redirect Lightning
67%inclusion73 decks109 decks
58%synergy
Lightning Bolt
64%inclusion70 decks109 decks
55%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
55%synergy
Demand Answers
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
58%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
62%inclusion68 decks109 decks
53%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
61%inclusion67 decks109 decks
54%synergy
Deflecting Swat
61%inclusion67 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
41%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Underworld Breach
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
High Fae Trickster
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
53%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
45%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
46%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
38%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Firebending Student
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Guttersnipe
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
The Blue Spirit
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Cunning Nightbonder
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
48%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
52%synergy
Desperate Ritual
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
54%synergy
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion61 decks109 decks
39%synergy
Reiterate
52%inclusion57 decks109 decks
51%synergy
Brainstorm
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Invoke Calamity
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Teachings
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Comet Storm
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Prismari Command
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
28%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Reverberate
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Fists of Flame
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Unleash Fury
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Turnabout
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-20%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Abandon Attachments
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Intuition
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Expedite
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-11%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sozin's Comet
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Electroduplicate
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Serum Visions
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Twinning Staff
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Fated Firepower
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Firebender Ascension
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Emergence Zone
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
41%synergy
Arena of Glory
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion105 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion103 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion74 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion73 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion101 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion100 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion97 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion90 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion82 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion81 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion79 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
52%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion61 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Morphic Pool
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion55 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
-27%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-21%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
-24%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
8%synergy