Fire Lord Azula (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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Spinerock Tyrant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snap
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Frantic Search
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Big Score
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Deadly Rollick
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Seething Song
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Twinning Staff
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
58%synergy
High Fae Trickster
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Electrodominance
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Demand Answers
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ozai, the Phoenix King
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Firebending Student
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
The Blue Spirit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Callidus Assassin
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Cunning Nightbonder
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Jaded Edge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lo and Li, Twin Tutors
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Malleable Impostor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Redirect Lightning
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
44%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Fists of Flame
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Narset's Reversal
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Bulk Up
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Desperate Ritual
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Comet Storm
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Reverberate
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Unleash Fury
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Teachings
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Siege Smash
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Invoke Calamity
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Shadow Rift
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Octopus Form
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Psychotic Fury
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Sozin's Comet
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Crackle with Power
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Scarring Memories
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Timetwister
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Day of Black Sun
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
The Key to the Vault
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Dolmen Gate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Twin Blades
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Wand of Wonder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fated Firepower
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Firebender Ascension
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Lost in Memories
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Secret Tunnel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
The Black Gate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Winding Canyons
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Morphic Pool
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Training Center
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Xander's Lounge
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Graven Cairns
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-37%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy