Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Expensive 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
Turbulent Moor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Esper Sentinel
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Nested Shambler
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Grateful Apparition
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Karn's Bastion
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Drown in Ichor
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Dispute
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Warren Soultrader
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Accursed Marauder
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Teysa Karlov
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Ophiomancer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Selfless Spirit
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Emptiness
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Woe Strider
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Daxos the Returned
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Skullport Merchant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Ephemerate
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Village Rites
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Inkshield
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Grand Crescendo
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Eerie Interlude
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Cloudshift
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Mardu
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Grim Affliction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ghostway
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Flicker of Fate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Carrion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Earthshape
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Plea
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Living Death
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Lingering Souls
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Morningtide's Light
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Tale of Momo
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Geth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Noble's Purse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Oketra's Monument
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Contagion Clasp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Foot Chopper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deathrender
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Pinions
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
The Seriema
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Hidden Stockpile
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Bitterblossom
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Teleportation Circle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Bonds
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aligned Heart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ninja Teen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Call for Unity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Library
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Tolls of War
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Sending
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Strip Mine
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Field
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Guildless Commons
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
The Soul Stone
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Staff of Compleation
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Scrubland
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Fabled Passage
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Silent Clearing
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy