Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander)

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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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MTGStocks
Endless Foot Assault
9.1%inclusion49 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Foot Chopper
2.2%inclusion12 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Foot Headquarters
2.2%inclusion11 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Ninja Teen
2.0%inclusion17 decks851 decks
0%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
2.0%inclusion17 decks863 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Metastatic Evangel
64%inclusion3.05K decks4.75K decks
60%synergy
Grateful Apparition
61%inclusion3.04K decks4.97K decks
59%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
63%inclusion3.12K decks4.97K decks
58%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
60%inclusion2.96K decks4.97K decks
56%synergy
Nested Shambler
57%inclusion2.84K decks4.97K decks
55%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
56%inclusion2.79K decks4.97K decks
53%synergy
Drown in Ichor
55%inclusion2.73K decks4.97K decks
52%synergy
Karn's Bastion
54%inclusion2.67K decks4.97K decks
49%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
43%inclusion2.16K decks4.97K decks
41%synergy
Deadly Dispute
60%inclusion2.97K decks4.97K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion2.97K decks4.97K decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion2.38K decks4.97K decks
-1%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion2.35K decks4.97K decks
28%synergy
Village Rites
47%inclusion2.33K decks4.97K decks
25%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
44%inclusion2.19K decks4.97K decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion2.12K decks4.97K decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion2.05K decks4.97K decks
26%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
38%inclusion1.91K decks4.97K decks
29%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion1.91K decks4.97K decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion1.88K decks4.97K decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.97K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion550 decks4.97K decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion519 decks4.97K decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.0%inclusion400 decks4.97K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
37%inclusion1.85K decks4.97K decks
16%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
37%inclusion1.84K decks4.97K decks
33%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
37%inclusion1.84K decks4.97K decks
36%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
36%inclusion1.80K decks4.97K decks
27%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
35%inclusion1.76K decks4.97K decks
33%synergy
Sun Titan
35%inclusion1.76K decks4.97K decks
23%synergy
Cathar Commando
34%inclusion1.68K decks4.97K decks
27%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
32%inclusion1.59K decks4.97K decks
28%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
32%inclusion1.57K decks4.97K decks
20%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
31%inclusion1.53K decks4.97K decks
29%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
30%inclusion1.51K decks4.97K decks
13%synergy
Spirited Companion
30%inclusion1.47K decks4.97K decks
24%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
29%inclusion675 decks2.34K decks
21%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
28%inclusion666 decks2.37K decks
27%synergy
Selfless Spirit
28%inclusion1.40K decks4.97K decks
17%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
28%inclusion1.39K decks4.97K decks
27%synergy
Daxos the Returned
28%inclusion1.38K decks4.97K decks
27%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
27%inclusion1.23K decks4.50K decks
26%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
27%inclusion1.35K decks4.97K decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion1.30K decks4.97K decks
6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
26%inclusion1.22K decks4.74K decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
24%inclusion1.19K decks4.97K decks
8%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion1.17K decks4.97K decks
20%synergy
Teysa Karlov
23%inclusion1.15K decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
21%inclusion1.06K decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Flickerwisp
20%inclusion1K decks4.97K decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion987 decks4.97K decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
20%inclusion969 decks4.97K decks
8%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion967 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
19%inclusion948 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion947 decks4.97K decks
-12%synergy
Corpse Knight
19%inclusion931 decks4.97K decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
18%inclusion912 decks4.97K decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion910 decks4.97K decks
0%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
18%inclusion394 decks2.15K decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion892 decks4.97K decks
-4%synergy
Company Commander
18%inclusion890 decks4.97K decks
16%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
17%inclusion858 decks4.97K decks
9%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
17%inclusion395 decks2.38K decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
16%inclusion784 decks4.97K decks
14%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
16%inclusion781 decks4.97K decks
8%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
15%inclusion765 decks4.97K decks
-10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
15%inclusion739 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
15%inclusion731 decks4.97K decks
12%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
15%inclusion720 decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Restoration Angel
14%inclusion716 decks4.97K decks
10%synergy
Plaguecrafter
14%inclusion683 decks4.97K decks
9%synergy
Ophiomancer
13%inclusion663 decks4.97K decks
6%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
13%inclusion650 decks4.97K decks
13%synergy
Charming Prince
13%inclusion640 decks4.97K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
36%inclusion1.78K decks4.97K decks
28%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
34%inclusion1.70K decks4.97K decks
24%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
31%inclusion1.53K decks4.97K decks
30%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion1.47K decks4.97K decks
-1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion1.38K decks4.97K decks
-12%synergy
Cloudshift
28%inclusion1.37K decks4.97K decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion1.31K decks4.97K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion1.13K decks4.97K decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion860 decks4.97K decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion832 decks4.97K decks
-2%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
15%inclusion724 decks4.97K decks
13%synergy
Unbounded Potential
15%inclusion722 decks4.97K decks
14%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion696 decks4.97K decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion696 decks4.97K decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion675 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion667 decks4.97K decks
10%synergy
Grim Affliction
12%inclusion600 decks4.97K decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion559 decks4.97K decks
-2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
11%inclusion527 decks4.97K decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion518 decks4.97K decks
-1%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
10%inclusion514 decks4.97K decks
8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
10%inclusion480 decks4.97K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion432 decks4.76K decks
-3%synergy
Grand Crescendo
8.4%inclusion416 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.0%inclusion400 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Scrollshift
7.9%inclusion392 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Parting Gust
7.7%inclusion349 decks4.53K decks
3%synergy
Personify
7.7%inclusion78 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion372 decks4.97K decks
-1%synergy
Semester's End
6.6%inclusion329 decks4.97K decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.3%inclusion311 decks4.97K decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.1%inclusion303 decks4.97K decks
0%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.7%inclusion269 decks4.75K decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.6%inclusion277 decks4.97K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.5%inclusion264 decks4.76K decks
-2%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.4%inclusion270 decks4.97K decks
4%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.1%inclusion252 decks4.97K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
29%inclusion1.46K decks4.97K decks
-4%synergy
Vat Emergence
25%inclusion1.25K decks4.97K decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion1.11K decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion792 decks4.97K decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion576 decks4.97K decks
-6%synergy
Final Vengeance
11%inclusion476 decks4.24K decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion496 decks4.97K decks
0%synergy
Martial Coup
9.5%inclusion471 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
9.2%inclusion457 decks4.97K decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
9.0%inclusion448 decks4.97K decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.8%inclusion387 decks4.97K decks
-2%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.5%inclusion372 decks4.97K decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
7.5%inclusion371 decks4.97K decks
-8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.1%inclusion352 decks4.97K decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion343 decks4.97K decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.6%inclusion329 decks4.97K decks
-11%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.3%inclusion312 decks4.97K decks
3%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
6.1%inclusion304 decks4.97K decks
3%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion303 decks4.97K decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Lingering Souls
5.7%inclusion281 decks4.97K decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.5%inclusion273 decks4.97K decks
-2%synergy
Another Round
5.2%inclusion259 decks4.97K decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.2%inclusion205 decks3.96K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion1.37K decks4.97K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion841 decks4.97K decks
-8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
15%inclusion733 decks4.97K decks
9%synergy
Contagion Clasp
14%inclusion703 decks4.97K decks
13%synergy
Throne of Geth
14%inclusion679 decks4.97K decks
12%synergy
Noble's Purse
12%inclusion618 decks4.97K decks
12%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
11%inclusion537 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion513 decks4.97K decks
-10%synergy
Blade of Selves
9.0%inclusion446 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.8%inclusion438 decks4.97K decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.6%inclusion426 decks4.97K decks
8%synergy
Relic Vial
8.2%inclusion406 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.6%inclusion378 decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Contagion Engine
7.3%inclusion365 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.3%inclusion311 decks4.97K decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.1%inclusion301 decks4.97K decks
1%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
5.9%inclusion295 decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.7%inclusion225 decks3.95K decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.6%inclusion277 decks4.97K decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.5%inclusion275 decks4.97K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
36%inclusion1.78K decks4.97K decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion1.24K decks4.97K decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
24%inclusion1.19K decks4.97K decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
22%inclusion1.10K decks4.97K decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion1.02K decks4.97K decks
-9%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
18%inclusion895 decks4.97K decks
13%synergy
Teleportation Circle
16%inclusion817 decks4.97K decks
12%synergy
Far Traveler
16%inclusion813 decks4.97K decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Rites
15%inclusion758 decks4.97K decks
8%synergy
Muster the Departed
13%inclusion633 decks4.72K decks
12%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
13%inclusion650 decks4.97K decks
8%synergy
Tolls of War
13%inclusion196 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Airbender Ascension
9.3%inclusion146 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
8.8%inclusion439 decks4.97K decks
6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.6%inclusion428 decks4.97K decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
8.4%inclusion417 decks4.97K decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.2%inclusion407 decks4.97K decks
-1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.2%inclusion405 decks4.97K decks
-1%synergy
Rabble Rousing
8.1%inclusion404 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.7%inclusion385 decks4.97K decks
2%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.5%inclusion373 decks4.97K decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.5%inclusion356 decks4.76K decks
0%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion370 decks4.97K decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.0%inclusion347 decks4.97K decks
4%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.5%inclusion324 decks4.97K decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6.3%inclusion313 decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.2%inclusion307 decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
6.1%inclusion304 decks4.97K decks
-3%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.1%inclusion261 decks4.28K decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.9%inclusion90 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Legion Loyalty
5.6%inclusion277 decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.3%inclusion262 decks4.97K decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
7.7%inclusion385 decks4.97K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
19%inclusion933 decks4.97K decks
16%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
15%inclusion765 decks4.97K decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion491 decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.5%inclusion269 decks3.17K decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.9%inclusion292 decks4.97K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion2.13K decks4.97K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion1.96K decks4.97K decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion1.38K decks4.97K decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion1.05K decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
21%inclusion498 decks2.38K decks
16%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion1K decks4.97K decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion988 decks4.97K decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion682 decks4.97K decks
-7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion624 decks4.97K decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion305 decks2.65K decks
6%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
10%inclusion304 decks3.16K decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.4%inclusion465 decks4.97K decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.0%inclusion397 decks4.97K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion367 decks4.97K decks
-4%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
7.2%inclusion360 decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.2%inclusion356 decks4.97K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion323 decks4.97K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion321 decks4.97K decks
-2%synergy
Fountainport
6.3%inclusion285 decks4.51K decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.6%inclusion279 decks4.97K decks
0%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.1%inclusion253 decks4.97K decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.0%inclusion249 decks4.97K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion3.91K decks4.97K decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion3.86K decks4.97K decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion2.53K decks4.97K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion2.14K decks4.97K decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
40%inclusion1.99K decks4.97K decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion1.44K decks4.97K decks
13%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
24%inclusion869 decks3.58K decks
24%synergy
Staff of Compleation
18%inclusion908 decks4.97K decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion729 decks4.97K decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion583 decks4.97K decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion559 decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion552 decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion475 decks4.97K decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
5.7%inclusion283 decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion4.91K decks4.97K decks
1%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion4.90K decks4.97K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion4.20K decks4.97K decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
58%inclusion2.90K decks4.97K decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
57%inclusion2.82K decks4.97K decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion2.71K decks4.97K decks
34%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion2.26K decks4.97K decks
31%synergy
Tainted Field
45%inclusion2.25K decks4.97K decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion2.21K decks4.97K decks
-13%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion1.97K decks4.97K decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Silence
37%inclusion1.82K decks4.97K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion1.75K decks4.97K decks
16%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion1.64K decks4.97K decks
-8%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion1.64K decks4.97K decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion1.40K decks4.97K decks
-11%synergy
Obscura Storefront
28%inclusion1.40K decks4.97K decks
25%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion1.38K decks4.97K decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion1.34K decks4.97K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion1.18K decks4.97K decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion1.04K decks4.97K decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion916 decks4.97K decks
-6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion856 decks4.97K decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion593 decks3.58K decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion811 decks4.97K decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion775 decks4.97K decks
-7%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion653 decks4.97K decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion649 decks4.97K decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion581 decks4.97K decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion539 decks4.76K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion518 decks4.97K decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion491 decks4.97K decks
1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion479 decks4.97K decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion477 decks4.97K decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion432 decks4.76K decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.9%inclusion443 decks4.97K decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.7%inclusion433 decks4.97K decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
8.1%inclusion403 decks4.97K decks
-3%synergy
Esper Panorama
7.9%inclusion394 decks4.97K decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.5%inclusion356 decks4.76K decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion354 decks4.97K decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion328 decks4.97K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion324 decks4.97K decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.5%inclusion322 decks4.97K decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.5%inclusion321 decks4.97K decks
1%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.3%inclusion313 decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.9%inclusion292 decks4.97K decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.9%inclusion291 decks4.97K decks
0%synergy
Promising Vein
5.8%inclusion287 decks4.97K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.7%inclusion284 decks4.97K decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.4%inclusion258 decks4.74K decks
-1%synergy