Fire Lord Azula (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Ashling's Command
2.7%inclusion5 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Big Score
85%inclusion156 decks184 decks
74%synergy
Seething Song
78%inclusion144 decks184 decks
72%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
73%inclusion134 decks184 decks
65%synergy
Snap
72%inclusion133 decks184 decks
63%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
67%inclusion124 decks184 decks
62%synergy
Frantic Search
80%inclusion147 decks184 decks
61%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
65%inclusion119 decks184 decks
60%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion128 decks184 decks
60%synergy
Electrodominance
63%inclusion115 decks184 decks
58%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
66%inclusion121 decks184 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
73%inclusion135 decks184 decks
55%synergy
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion134 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Rollick
68%inclusion125 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
62%inclusion114 decks184 decks
52%synergy
Twinning Staff
61%inclusion112 decks184 decks
56%synergy
High Fae Trickster
60%inclusion110 decks184 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion107 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
58%inclusion106 decks184 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion106 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Demand Answers
57%inclusion105 decks184 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion88 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion67 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion56 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion54 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
53%inclusion98 decks184 decks
45%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
53%inclusion98 decks184 decks
46%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
49%inclusion91 decks184 decks
41%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
46%inclusion85 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
45%inclusion83 decks184 decks
38%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
45%inclusion82 decks184 decks
41%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
43%inclusion79 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
40%inclusion74 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
39%inclusion71 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
36%inclusion67 decks184 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
35%inclusion65 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
35%inclusion65 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Firebending Student
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
30%inclusion55 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Callidus Assassin
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
9%synergy
The Blue Spirit
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Cunning Nightbonder
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
9%synergy
The Infamous Cruelclaw
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Malleable Impostor
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Stunt Double
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion103 decks184 decks
46%synergy
Redirect Lightning
55%inclusion102 decks184 decks
47%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
52%inclusion96 decks184 decks
42%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
52%inclusion96 decks184 decks
46%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion95 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
51%inclusion93 decks184 decks
48%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
47%inclusion87 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Narset's Reversal
47%inclusion86 decks184 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
46%inclusion85 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion79 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Desperate Ritual
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Fists of Flame
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Bulk Up
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
36%inclusion66 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion62 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion57 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Comet Storm
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
-11%synergy
Invoke Calamity
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Unleash Fury
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Consider
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Reiterate
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Teachings
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Reverberate
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
-15%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Turnabout
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Abandon Attachments
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Shadow Rift
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Expedite
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Sozin's Comet
39%inclusion72 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
-20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
-15%synergy
Grapeshot
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-8%synergy
Bonus Round
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
38%inclusion70 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
16%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fated Firepower
38%inclusion70 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion55 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Firebender Ascension
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Lost in Memories
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
4%synergy
The Legend of Roku
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion88 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
44%inclusion74 decks170 decks
33%synergy
Arena of Glory
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
40%inclusion73 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion173 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion166 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion125 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion115 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion102 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Volcanic Island
99%inclusion183 decks184 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
98%inclusion181 decks184 decks
83%synergy
Badlands
96%inclusion177 decks184 decks
81%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion177 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion170 decks184 decks
48%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion168 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion164 decks184 decks
45%synergy
Island
86%inclusion158 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion157 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
84%inclusion154 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
84%inclusion154 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Scalding Tarn
82%inclusion150 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion144 decks184 decks
46%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion140 decks184 decks
-16%synergy
Morphic Pool
76%inclusion140 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Xander's Lounge
73%inclusion135 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Luxury Suite
72%inclusion132 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
52%inclusion96 decks184 decks
46%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion95 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion74 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion73 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion65 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion65 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion62 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion62 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
34%inclusion62 decks184 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion62 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion61 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
-11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion57 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
-35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
5%synergy