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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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Kinbinding
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Personify
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Metastatic Evangel
71%inclusion162 decks228 decks
67%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
69%inclusion158 decks228 decks
65%synergy
Grateful Apparition
64%inclusion145 decks228 decks
61%synergy
Karn's Bastion
64%inclusion145 decks228 decks
58%synergy
Nested Shambler
59%inclusion134 decks228 decks
57%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
59%inclusion135 decks228 decks
55%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
54%inclusion124 decks228 decks
52%synergy
Drown in Ichor
53%inclusion121 decks228 decks
51%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
50%inclusion113 decks228 decks
47%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion138 decks228 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion148 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
59%inclusion135 decks228 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
59%inclusion134 decks228 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion120 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
43%inclusion99 decks228 decks
34%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
42%inclusion95 decks228 decks
32%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
41%inclusion94 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion94 decks228 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion90 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
39%inclusion88 decks228 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion86 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion62 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion43 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
39%inclusion88 decks228 decks
35%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
39%inclusion88 decks228 decks
37%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
37%inclusion85 decks228 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion85 decks228 decks
19%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
36%inclusion82 decks228 decks
31%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion76 decks228 decks
26%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion76 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion75 decks228 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion75 decks228 decks
20%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
32%inclusion50 decks154 decks
31%synergy
Teysa Karlov
31%inclusion71 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
31%inclusion70 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
29%inclusion66 decks228 decks
17%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
29%inclusion66 decks228 decks
28%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
29%inclusion66 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion66 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Daxos the Returned
29%inclusion65 decks228 decks
27%synergy
Selfless Spirit
27%inclusion61 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion58 decks228 decks
22%synergy
Accursed Marauder
25%inclusion57 decks228 decks
17%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
25%inclusion57 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
25%inclusion57 decks228 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion56 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
25%inclusion56 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
24%inclusion54 decks228 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
23%inclusion52 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Spirited Companion
22%inclusion51 decks228 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion51 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
21%inclusion33 decks155 decks
18%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
21%inclusion48 decks228 decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion44 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion43 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion42 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Flickerwisp
18%inclusion41 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
-14%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
-9%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Angel
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Company Commander
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Charming Prince
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
38%inclusion87 decks228 decks
31%synergy
Village Rites
37%inclusion85 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion83 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion75 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion72 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
26%inclusion59 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Cloudshift
24%inclusion54 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion52 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
21%inclusion48 decks228 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion48 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion45 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
16%inclusion36 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
-8%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Affliction
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Carrion
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Mardu
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Flicker of Fate
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
36%inclusion82 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion72 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion47 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Vat Emergence
16%inclusion37 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Final Vengeance
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Desperate Plea
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Read the Bones
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Another Round
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Martial Coup
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
32%inclusion72 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion72 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Oketra's Monument
21%inclusion49 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Noble's Purse
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Contagion Engine
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Contagion Clasp
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Relic Vial
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
36%inclusion81 decks228 decks
28%synergy
Call for Unity
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion50 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion44 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Teleportation Circle
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
-12%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Airbender Ascension
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Tolls of War
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Far Traveler
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Muster the Departed
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Court of Grace
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Murder Investigation
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
1%synergy
March of the Canonized
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Loyalty
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
24%inclusion54 decks228 decks
22%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
21%inclusion48 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
46%inclusion106 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion94 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion90 decks228 decks
23%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
38%inclusion59 decks155 decks
33%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion66 decks228 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion59 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion44 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion44 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion36 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Archway
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion187 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion177 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion103 decks228 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion91 decks228 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion76 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
32%inclusion73 decks228 decks
31%synergy
Staff of Compleation
27%inclusion62 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion61 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion43 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Glistening Sphere
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Crowded Crypt
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion223 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion222 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion198 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion157 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion146 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
63%inclusion143 decks228 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion126 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion125 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion116 decks228 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion112 decks228 decks
28%synergy
Fabled Passage
44%inclusion101 decks228 decks
35%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion99 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion96 decks228 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion93 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
39%inclusion89 decks228 decks
-13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
31%inclusion70 decks228 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion66 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion64 decks228 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion64 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion64 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion62 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
25%inclusion56 decks228 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion51 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion51 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Silent Clearing
21%inclusion47 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion37 decks228 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion37 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion37 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
-13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Esper Panorama
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
5%synergy