Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Budget 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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grateful Apparition
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Nested Shambler
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Drown in Ichor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Dispute
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Cathar Commando
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Village Rites
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Viscera Seer
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Teysa Karlov
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Flickerwisp
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Spirited Companion
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Marauder
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Corpse Knight
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Company Commander
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Plaguecrafter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Selfless Spirit
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Carrion Feeder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Loyal Warhound
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Timeline Culler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sarevok, Deathbringer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Angel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Despark
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Grim Affliction
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ephemerate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Unbounded Potential
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Fanatical Offering
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Cloudshift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Personify
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Rabid Attack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Altar's Reap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Flicker of Fate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
The Last Ronin's Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Semester's End
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Carrion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Guiding Bolt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Szat's Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Final Vengeance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Daydream
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Vat Emergence
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Eaten Alive
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Seminar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lingering Souls
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Forever Young
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Shredder's Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Martial Coup
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Another Round
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Angelic Purge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Contagion Engine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Geth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Relic Vial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Noble's Purse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Rites
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Muster the Departed
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Teleportation Circle
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rabble Rousing
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Legion Loyalty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Murder Investigation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Martyr's Cause
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Court of Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Tolls of War
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Guildless Commons
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The Fair Basilica
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%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
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Silence
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Obscura Storefront
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Shire Terrace
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Esper Panorama
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-45%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Promising Vein
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy