Fire Lord Azula (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded 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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Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seething Song
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Big Score
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Mana Drain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Twinning Staff
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Narset's Reversal
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
High Fae Trickster
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Deflecting Swat
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Frantic Search
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Cabal Ritual
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Desperate Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Spellseeker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Generous Plunderer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Stunt Double
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Malleable Impostor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hellkite Charger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Waterlogged Teachings
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Comet Storm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Demand Answers
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Reiterate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Electrodominance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Teachings
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Flusterstorm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Fire Covenant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Psychotic Fury
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Siege Smash
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Shadow Rift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mana Leak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fists of Flame
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bulk Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Gimli's Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Radiate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unleash Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Grim Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Past in Flames
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Rite of Flame
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Crackle with Power
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sozin's Comet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Drain Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Inner Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Modify Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Irencrag Feat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Recall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Banefire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
Merchant Scroll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Echo Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fireball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Highway Robbery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scarring Memories
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Grinding Station
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Necrodominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fated Firepower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Karsus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Emergence Zone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Secret Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Island
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Training Center
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Swamp
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-30%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Fiery Islet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy