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
Eclipsed Steppe
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Turbulent Moor
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Fix What's Broken
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Metastatic Evangel
72%inclusion198 decks274 decks
68%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
69%inclusion188 decks274 decks
64%synergy
Grateful Apparition
63%inclusion173 decks274 decks
61%synergy
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion171 decks274 decks
58%synergy
Nested Shambler
59%inclusion163 decks274 decks
57%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
57%inclusion155 decks274 decks
54%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
57%inclusion157 decks274 decks
54%synergy
Drown in Ichor
53%inclusion145 decks274 decks
51%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
47%inclusion129 decks274 decks
45%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
58%inclusion160 decks274 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion187 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
60%inclusion165 decks274 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
59%inclusion161 decks274 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion147 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
42%inclusion115 decks274 decks
38%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
42%inclusion114 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
41%inclusion113 decks274 decks
33%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
41%inclusion112 decks274 decks
32%synergy
Village Rites
41%inclusion111 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion110 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion101 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion69 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion43 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion42 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
39%inclusion106 decks274 decks
33%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
37%inclusion102 decks274 decks
36%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
37%inclusion102 decks274 decks
36%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
36%inclusion99 decks274 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion98 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
35%inclusion95 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Cathar Commando
34%inclusion94 decks274 decks
28%synergy
Teysa Karlov
34%inclusion93 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion91 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion91 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion90 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
31%inclusion86 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
31%inclusion85 decks274 decks
30%synergy
Daxos the Returned
30%inclusion81 decks274 decks
29%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
29%inclusion61 decks207 decks
28%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
28%inclusion77 decks274 decks
24%synergy
Selfless Spirit
28%inclusion77 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Accursed Marauder
26%inclusion72 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
26%inclusion71 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
26%inclusion71 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
25%inclusion69 decks274 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion66 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion65 decks274 decks
20%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
23%inclusion64 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
23%inclusion44 decks191 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion61 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
22%inclusion60 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
22%inclusion60 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Spirited Companion
21%inclusion57 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
21%inclusion57 decks274 decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
19%inclusion40 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion52 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
-12%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion50 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion50 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Ophiomancer
18%inclusion48 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
17%inclusion47 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
16%inclusion45 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Angel
14%inclusion38 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Company Commander
13%inclusion36 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Charming Prince
13%inclusion36 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
13%inclusion35 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
37%inclusion102 decks274 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion101 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion89 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
32%inclusion89 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
28%inclusion76 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Cloudshift
24%inclusion65 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion65 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
22%inclusion60 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion58 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion55 decks274 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion47 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion45 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion45 decks274 decks
-6%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion42 decks274 decks
-5%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion39 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion38 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion37 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
13%inclusion35 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion32 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Parting Gust
9.1%inclusion25 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Grim Affliction
9.1%inclusion25 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Carrion
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Personify
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.6%inclusion18 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Mardu
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Flicker of Fate
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
39%inclusion106 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion90 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion55 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Vat Emergence
16%inclusion43 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion36 decks274 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion35 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion32 decks274 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
-5%synergy
Final Vengeance
9.5%inclusion26 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Desperate Plea
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Eaten Alive
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
0%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Another Round
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Martial Coup
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion90 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion86 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Oketra's Monument
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion39 decks274 decks
-5%synergy
Noble's Purse
14%inclusion38 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion34 decks274 decks
-12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
10%inclusion27 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Contagion Engine
10%inclusion27 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Relic Vial
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion104 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
32%inclusion89 decks274 decks
24%synergy
Call for Unity
26%inclusion70 decks274 decks
25%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
24%inclusion66 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion52 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
-12%synergy
Teleportation Circle
16%inclusion44 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
12%inclusion32 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Far Traveler
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion27 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion27 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Muster the Departed
9.1%inclusion25 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Tolls of War
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.6%inclusion18 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Ninja Teen
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Loyalty
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
22%inclusion60 decks274 decks
20%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
21%inclusion58 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion40 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
48%inclusion131 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion118 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion102 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
31%inclusion65 decks208 decks
26%synergy
High Market
30%inclusion82 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion69 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion59 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion44 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion42 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion42 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion25 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.6%inclusion18 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion233 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion217 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion129 decks274 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion114 decks274 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion92 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
30%inclusion82 decks274 decks
29%synergy
Staff of Compleation
26%inclusion70 decks274 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion68 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion48 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Glistening Sphere
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion268 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion266 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion237 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion196 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion172 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
60%inclusion164 decks274 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion151 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion150 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion134 decks274 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion129 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion126 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion121 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Field
43%inclusion117 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
42%inclusion116 decks274 decks
31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion114 decks274 decks
27%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion90 decks274 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion83 decks274 decks
-9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion80 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion79 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion74 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion71 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion61 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Obscura Storefront
22%inclusion61 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion52 decks274 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion47 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion45 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion43 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion42 decks274 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion42 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion37 decks274 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion35 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion35 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion34 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion34 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
-12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Esper Panorama
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
3%synergy