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Azlask, the Swelling Scourge
Price tag $0.25

Legendary CreatureEldrazi

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#135 Current Rank
#166 Last Week
#109 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Azlask, the Swelling Scourge.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Azlask, the Swelling Scourge decks.

Toph, Earthbending Master Toph, Earthbending Master
+30% Synergy $47.85
Katara, Waterbending Master Katara, Waterbending Master
+23% Synergy $19.19
Azula, Ruthless Firebender Azula, Ruthless Firebender
+22% Synergy $1.71
Zuko, Firebending Master Zuko, Firebending Master
+21% Synergy $17.67
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+19% Synergy $13.79

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Azlask, the Swelling Scourge's abilities and overall game plan.

Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+76% Synergy $0.73
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+75% Synergy $0.70
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+72% Synergy $0.14
From Beyond From Beyond
+67% Synergy $4.26
Writhing Chrysalis Writhing Chrysalis
+66% Synergy $0.21
Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+65% Synergy $0.38
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+62% Synergy $0.46
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+61% Synergy $0.28
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+61% Synergy $2.22
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+57% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Azlask, the Swelling Scourge decks.

Catacomb Sifter Catacomb Sifter
+57% Synergy $0.20
Ezuri, Claw of Progress Ezuri, Claw of Progress
+56% Synergy $2.25
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+55% Synergy $2.04
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+55% Synergy $0.11
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+55% Synergy $0.24
Brood Monitor Brood Monitor
+55% Synergy $0.16
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+54% Synergy $8.90
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+52% Synergy $0.79
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+51% Synergy $3.44
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+49% Synergy $3.83

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $89.88
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $91.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.38
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $46.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $49.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $37.99
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $57.97
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $48.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $30.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Azlask, the Swelling Scourge's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Eyeless Watcher Eyeless Watcher
+51% Synergy $0.07
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+50% Synergy $0.26
Drowner of Hope Drowner of Hope
+49% Synergy $0.17
Propagator Drone Propagator Drone
+47% Synergy $0.08
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+45% Synergy $0.94
Eldrazi Repurposer Eldrazi Repurposer
+43% Synergy $0.08
Herald of Kozilek Herald of Kozilek
+42% Synergy $0.40
Kozilek's Predator Kozilek's Predator
+41% Synergy $0.08
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+38% Synergy $0.20
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+37% Synergy $0.12
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+36% Synergy $1.14
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
+36% Synergy $0.25
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+36% Synergy $0.57
Ulalek, Fused Atrocity Ulalek, Fused Atrocity
+35% Synergy $0.79
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+34% Synergy $6.03
Snapping Voidcraw Snapping Voidcraw
+33% Synergy $0.06
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+32% Synergy $0.10
Eldrazi Skyspawner Eldrazi Skyspawner
+31% Synergy $0.16
Vile Redeemer Vile Redeemer
+30% Synergy $0.17
Nest Invader Nest Invader
+27% Synergy $0.37
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+27% Synergy $0.05
Atreus, Impulsive Son Atreus, Impulsive Son
+26% Synergy $9.10
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+25% Synergy $4.21
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+25% Synergy $0.15
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+24% Synergy $1.29
Angelic Aberration Angelic Aberration
+24% Synergy $0.28
Kratos, Stoic Father Kratos, Stoic Father
+24% Synergy $17.64
Titans' Vanguard Titans' Vanguard
+23% Synergy $0.05
Sowing Mycospawn Sowing Mycospawn
+19% Synergy $2.26
Scion Summoner Scion Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.08
Deepfathom Skulker Deepfathom Skulker
+18% Synergy $0.20
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+18% Synergy $5.46
Eldrazi Linebreaker Eldrazi Linebreaker
+17% Synergy $0.38
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+15% Synergy $1.49
Wastescape Battlemage Wastescape Battlemage
+15% Synergy $0.09
Kelsien, the Plague Kelsien, the Plague
+15% Synergy $1.09
Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
+14% Synergy $17.31
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+14% Synergy $3.35
Endbringer Endbringer
+13% Synergy $0.32
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
+13% Synergy $0.17
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+13% Synergy $29.74
Birthing Hulk Birthing Hulk
+13% Synergy $0.17
Spawnsire of Ulamog Spawnsire of Ulamog
+13% Synergy $6.40
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+13% Synergy $5.97
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+12% Synergy $0.42
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $32.81
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+11% Synergy $9.24
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+10% Synergy $18.89
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+10% Synergy $4.45
Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+10% Synergy $3.64

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Azlask, the Swelling Scourge safe.

Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+48% Synergy $6.22
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+38% Synergy $0.24
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+37% Synergy $0.38
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+36% Synergy $3.83
Unfathomable Truths Unfathomable Truths
+34% Synergy $0.06
Ugin's Binding Ugin's Binding
+23% Synergy $1.44
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+20% Synergy $0.19
Abstruse Interference Abstruse Interference
+12% Synergy $0.06
Grave Birthing Grave Birthing
+10% Synergy $0.05
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+8% Synergy $1.35
Void Shatter Void Shatter
+7% Synergy $0.18
Kozilek's Return Kozilek's Return
+5% Synergy $1.26
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+5% Synergy $0.47
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
+5% Synergy $3.91
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $1.11
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.58
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.96
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.51
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $45.83
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $48.80
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.89
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.06
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $9.85
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-7% Synergy $3.11
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $1.21

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Azlask, the Swelling Scourge's game plan and control the board.

Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+48% Synergy $0.34
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+41% Synergy $0.12
Brood Birthing Brood Birthing
+40% Synergy $0.27
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+38% Synergy $0.49
Call the Scions Call the Scions
+28% Synergy $0.05
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+22% Synergy $0.46
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
+16% Synergy $0.56
Ancient Stirrings Ancient Stirrings
+9% Synergy $0.21
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+8% Synergy $14.25
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.48
Victimize Victimize
+6% Synergy $0.35
Corpsehatch Corpsehatch
+5% Synergy $0.15
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+4% Synergy $0.13
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $1.85
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.53
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.44
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.84
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $7.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-9% Synergy $1.11
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
-12% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $3.20
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+40% Synergy $0.56
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+32% Synergy $6.13
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+16% Synergy $6.31
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+15% Synergy $1.72
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+14% Synergy $1.68
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+13% Synergy $13.29
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $3.38
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $5.24
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $51.84
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+3% Synergy $17.01
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $6.25
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-2% Synergy $3.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Azlask, the Swelling Scourge's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+25% Synergy $22.45
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+18% Synergy $40.08
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+17% Synergy $5.95
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.48
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+14% Synergy $4.62
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+14% Synergy $28.35
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $4.32
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+8% Synergy $1.65
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+6% Synergy $7.55
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+6% Synergy $1.20
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+5% Synergy $3.68
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.17
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+4% Synergy $9.70
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+3% Synergy $2.62
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+2% Synergy $0.60
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $11.71
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
0% Synergy $0.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $9.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Azlask, the Swelling Scourge to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+31% Synergy $1.14
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+12% Synergy $32.89
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $29.84
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+3% Synergy $12.09

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+54% Synergy $3.47
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+40% Synergy $0.16
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+39% Synergy $0.18
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+37% Synergy $0.33
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+32% Synergy $1.25
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+23% Synergy $44.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+12% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+12% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+12% Synergy $0.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.26
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+11% Synergy $15.01
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+10% Synergy $0.45
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $20.46
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+8% Synergy $1.54
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+7% Synergy $0.17
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $1.18
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+5% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $8.20
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $34.91
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.37
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $46.26

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+20% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+18% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+17% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+12% Synergy $2.87
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $3.16
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+9% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.21
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+8% Synergy $0.60
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.16
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+7% Synergy $2.01
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+6% Synergy $1.58
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.58
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.17
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+4% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+4% Synergy $1.58
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+4% Synergy $0.41
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $5.85
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+3% Synergy $3.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+1% Synergy $33.74
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.22
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-1% Synergy $14.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Azlask, the Swelling Scourge decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+43% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+43% Synergy $0.26
Brushland Brushland
+40% Synergy $0.47
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+40% Synergy $0.28
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+39% Synergy $0.21
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+37% Synergy $0.12
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+36% Synergy $0.59
Underground River Underground River
+36% Synergy $0.96
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+35% Synergy $0.16
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+34% Synergy $0.19
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+34% Synergy $0.54
Corrupted Crossroads Corrupted Crossroads
+33% Synergy $0.17
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+30% Synergy $0.24
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+25% Synergy $0.19
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+23% Synergy $0.13
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.12
Wastes Wastes
+20% Synergy $0.42
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.14
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.16
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.12
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.17
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+11% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.10
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.07
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $34.93
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.10
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.20
The World Tree The World Tree
-1% Synergy $5.19
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-4% Synergy $17.81
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-5% Synergy $11.85
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-5% Synergy $8.74
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-6% Synergy $12.77
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-6% Synergy $15.21
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy $7.80
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-8% Synergy $14.94
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $14.85
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-9% Synergy $5.78
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $13.68
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-9% Synergy $13.30
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-10% Synergy $17.00
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $9.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $13.06
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-10% Synergy $7.07
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-11% Synergy $24.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $20.14
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-12% Synergy $15.00

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