Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Core Experience Counters

Julia Maddalena
Dec 26, 2025
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Azlask, the Swelling Scourge?
This week on Fire and Ice, Julia breaks down the hot and cold cards for a popular Eldrazi commander: Azlask, the Swelling Scourge.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Moor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Grave Researcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Nested Shambler
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Grateful Apparition
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Drown in Ichor
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Dispute
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Despark
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Cathar Commando
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Viscera Seer
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Selfless Spirit
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Spirited Companion
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Daxos the Returned
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Accursed Marauder
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Corpse Knight
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ophiomancer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sarevok, Deathbringer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Teysa Karlov
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Circuit Mender
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Inspired Insurgent
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Ephemerate
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Cloudshift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mortify
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Fracture
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flicker of Fate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Scrollshift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Unbounded Potential
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Semester's End
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Carrion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Long Road Home
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cast Down
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Desperate Plea
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Martial Coup
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Vat Emergence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Final Vengeance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Spread the Sickness
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Launch the Fleet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Money
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Summon Undead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Precision
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Noble's Purse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Blade of Selves
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Foot Chopper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Shredder's Armor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Phantom Train
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Basilica Skullbomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Clasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Engine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tolls of War
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Bitterblossom
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Teleportation Circle
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Far Traveler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ninja Teen
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Muster the Departed
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Kaya, Ghost Assassin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
High Market
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
The Dross Pits
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Glistening Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Isolated Chapel
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Tainted Field
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Silence
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Thriving Moor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Esper Panorama
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Promising Vein
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy