Fire Lord Azula (Commander) - Expensive 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
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Mornsong Aria
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Faerie Mastermind
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
93%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
87%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
84%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
81%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
81%synergy
Arena of Glory
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Narset's Reversal
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Mystic Remora
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
74%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Force of Negation
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Frantic Search
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
71%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
61%synergy
Cabal Ritual
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
70%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Snap
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Mystical Tutor
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Redirect Lightning
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Desperate Ritual
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
76%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
91%synergy
Imperial Seal
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Ancient Tomb
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Underworld Breach
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
79%synergy
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
70%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
72%synergy
Mox Diamond
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
63%synergy
High Fae Trickster
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Spellskite
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Firebending Student
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Hellkite Charger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Intuition
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Lightning Bolt
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Seething Song
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Force of Will
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Big Score
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Demand Answers
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Reiterate
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Electrodominance
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Swan Song
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Pact of Negation
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Mental Misstep
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Pact
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Invoke Calamity
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Turnabout
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Mystical Teachings
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Flusterstorm
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Final Fortune
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Consultation
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Valakut Awakening
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Retraction Helix
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Comet Storm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Expedite
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Trickbind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tolarian Winds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Banishing Knack
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Bonus Round
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Rite of Flame
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Timetwister
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Twinflame
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sozin's Comet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Obedience
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Nether Void
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Power Artifact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Stranglehold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lost in Memories
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Emergence Zone
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
80%synergy
Fellwar Stone
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Mox Opal
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Grim Monolith
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
88%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
66%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
87%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
82%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Flooded Strand
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
79%synergy
Badlands
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Blood Crypt
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
70%synergy
Misty Rainforest
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Training Center
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Island
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-53%synergy
Valakut Awakening
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Starting Town
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Prismatic Vista
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Mountain
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-61%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-72%synergy
Xander's Lounge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-36%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-32%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Glimmervoid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy