Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Metastatic Evangel
73%inclusion211 decks290 decks
69%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
70%inclusion202 decks290 decks
65%synergy
Grateful Apparition
64%inclusion187 decks290 decks
62%synergy
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion180 decks290 decks
57%synergy
Nested Shambler
58%inclusion168 decks290 decks
56%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
58%inclusion169 decks290 decks
55%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
56%inclusion161 decks290 decks
53%synergy
Drown in Ichor
53%inclusion155 decks290 decks
51%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
48%inclusion138 decks290 decks
45%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion170 decks290 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion197 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
61%inclusion176 decks290 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
60%inclusion173 decks290 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion155 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
42%inclusion121 decks290 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion120 decks290 decks
22%synergy
Village Rites
41%inclusion118 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
39%inclusion114 decks290 decks
22%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
39%inclusion114 decks290 decks
31%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
39%inclusion113 decks290 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion103 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion73 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
39%inclusion112 decks290 decks
33%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
39%inclusion112 decks290 decks
30%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
38%inclusion110 decks290 decks
37%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
37%inclusion107 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
36%inclusion103 decks290 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion102 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Viscera Seer
35%inclusion102 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Cathar Commando
34%inclusion100 decks290 decks
28%synergy
Teysa Karlov
34%inclusion99 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
33%inclusion96 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion95 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
32%inclusion94 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
32%inclusion71 decks224 decks
30%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion89 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
30%inclusion88 decks290 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Spirit
30%inclusion87 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Daxos the Returned
30%inclusion87 decks290 decks
29%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
28%inclusion81 decks290 decks
24%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
27%inclusion60 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
26%inclusion76 decks290 decks
24%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
26%inclusion74 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
26%inclusion74 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Accursed Marauder
25%inclusion72 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
25%inclusion51 decks208 decks
24%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion70 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
23%inclusion66 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
22%inclusion65 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion62 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion61 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
21%inclusion60 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
20%inclusion59 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Spirited Companion
20%inclusion57 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion53 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion51 decks290 decks
-12%synergy
Ophiomancer
18%inclusion51 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion50 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion50 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
17%inclusion49 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Flickerwisp
17%inclusion49 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion48 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
-9%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
13%inclusion26 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Company Commander
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Charming Prince
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Angel
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion105 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Ephemerate
35%inclusion101 decks290 decks
27%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion95 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion92 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
27%inclusion78 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Cloudshift
23%inclusion68 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion64 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
22%inclusion63 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion60 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion59 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion49 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion48 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion46 decks290 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion43 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
13%inclusion37 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Secure the Wastes
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Personify
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Grim Affliction
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Erode
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Carrion
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Flicker of Fate
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.6%inclusion15 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
31%inclusion91 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion56 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion43 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Vat Emergence
15%inclusion43 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion43 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion41 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Final Vengeance
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Desperate Plea
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Seminar
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Martial Coup
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Eaten Alive
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Another Round
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion90 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion90 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion54 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Noble's Purse
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
-12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion35 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Contagion Engine
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Contagion Clasp
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Relic Vial
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion110 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
32%inclusion93 decks290 decks
24%synergy
Call for Unity
25%inclusion73 decks290 decks
24%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion65 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
20%inclusion58 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion53 decks290 decks
-10%synergy
Teleportation Circle
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion34 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Far Traveler
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Muster the Departed
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Tolls of War
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Ninja Teen
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Rabble Rousing
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Legion Loyalty
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
True Conviction
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
22%inclusion64 decks290 decks
20%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
20%inclusion58 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion41 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
48%inclusion140 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion125 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion107 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
30%inclusion68 decks225 decks
26%synergy
High Market
30%inclusion86 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion72 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion60 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion53 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
14%inclusion38 decks268 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
12%inclusion34 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion247 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion228 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion137 decks290 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion122 decks290 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion95 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
30%inclusion86 decks290 decks
29%synergy
Staff of Compleation
28%inclusion81 decks290 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion71 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion49 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion284 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion282 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion252 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion206 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion184 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
57%inclusion166 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion158 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion155 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion140 decks290 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion137 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion132 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion129 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion123 decks290 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
42%inclusion121 decks290 decks
30%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion117 decks290 decks
26%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
31%inclusion90 decks290 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion84 decks290 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion82 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion81 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion78 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion78 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
21%inclusion62 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion61 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion57 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion56 decks290 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion48 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion46 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion46 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion41 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
-13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Esper Panorama
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
5%synergy