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Azlask, the Swelling Scourge
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Eldrazi

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#169 Current Rank
#181 Last Week
#126 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.

Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.83
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
0% Synergy $0.06
Bard's Bow Bard's Bow
0% Synergy $0.06
Capital City Capital City
-5% Synergy $0.14
Starting Town Starting Town
-7% Synergy $9.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+77% Synergy $0.97
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+76% Synergy $1.06
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+73% Synergy $0.17
From Beyond From Beyond
+68% Synergy $1.11
Writhing Chrysalis Writhing Chrysalis
+66% Synergy $0.32
Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+65% Synergy $0.50
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+62% Synergy $0.33
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+61% Synergy $1.54
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+61% Synergy $0.60
Catacomb Sifter Catacomb Sifter
+59% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+59% Synergy $0.18
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+56% Synergy $0.07
Brood Monitor Brood Monitor
+56% Synergy $0.17
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+55% Synergy $1.16
Ezuri, Claw of Progress Ezuri, Claw of Progress
+55% Synergy $1.85
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+54% Synergy $3.74
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+54% Synergy $8.12
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+53% Synergy $0.65
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+53% Synergy $0.22
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+52% Synergy $2.92

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $111.35
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $40.66
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $44.78
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $63.76
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $45.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $48.81
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $50.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $53.02
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $28.17
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $57.93

Creatures

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

Eyeless Watcher Eyeless Watcher
+53% Synergy $0.06
Drowner of Hope Drowner of Hope
+51% Synergy $0.19
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+51% Synergy $0.24
Propagator Drone Propagator Drone
+47% Synergy $0.15
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+47% Synergy $0.51
Herald of Kozilek Herald of Kozilek
+43% Synergy $0.39
Eldrazi Repurposer Eldrazi Repurposer
+43% Synergy $0.08
Kozilek's Predator Kozilek's Predator
+43% Synergy $0.08
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+39% Synergy $0.22
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
+38% Synergy $0.27
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+38% Synergy $0.13
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+38% Synergy $0.64
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+37% Synergy $1.10
Ulalek, Fused Atrocity Ulalek, Fused Atrocity
+35% Synergy $0.39
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+33% Synergy $0.12
Eldrazi Skyspawner Eldrazi Skyspawner
+33% Synergy $0.12
Snapping Voidcraw Snapping Voidcraw
+32% Synergy $0.05
Vile Redeemer Vile Redeemer
+32% Synergy $0.17
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+32% Synergy $2.47
Nest Invader Nest Invader
+28% Synergy $0.29
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+27% Synergy $5.23
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+27% Synergy $0.07
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+25% Synergy $1.01
Angelic Aberration Angelic Aberration
+25% Synergy $0.34
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+25% Synergy $0.23
Titans' Vanguard Titans' Vanguard
+24% Synergy $0.07
Sowing Mycospawn Sowing Mycospawn
+20% Synergy $1.80
Deepfathom Skulker Deepfathom Skulker
+20% Synergy $0.22
Scion Summoner Scion Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.07
Eldrazi Linebreaker Eldrazi Linebreaker
+18% Synergy $0.42
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+18% Synergy $2.76
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+16% Synergy $0.96
Wastescape Battlemage Wastescape Battlemage
+16% Synergy $0.10
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+15% Synergy $2.50
Spawnsire of Ulamog Spawnsire of Ulamog
+14% Synergy $7.30
Birthing Hulk Birthing Hulk
+14% Synergy $0.13
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+13% Synergy $0.47
Endbringer Endbringer
+13% Synergy $0.24
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
+13% Synergy $0.21
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+13% Synergy $12.17
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+13% Synergy $34.07
Brood Butcher Brood Butcher
+13% Synergy $0.23
Dread Drone Dread Drone
+13% Synergy $0.05
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $30.14
Kelsien, the Plague Kelsien, the Plague
+12% Synergy $1.07
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+11% Synergy $20.31
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+11% Synergy $3.54
Flayer Drone Flayer Drone
+11% Synergy $0.11
Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
+11% Synergy $1.99
Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+10% Synergy $4.54

Instants

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

Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+49% Synergy $1.69
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+38% Synergy $0.33
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+37% Synergy $0.40
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+35% Synergy $2.78
Unfathomable Truths Unfathomable Truths
+34% Synergy $0.06
Ugin's Binding Ugin's Binding
+23% Synergy $1.21
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+21% Synergy $0.22
Abstruse Interference Abstruse Interference
+13% Synergy $0.05
Grave Birthing Grave Birthing
+10% Synergy $0.04
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+8% Synergy $1.11
Void Shatter Void Shatter
+7% Synergy $0.18
Kozilek's Return Kozilek's Return
+6% Synergy $4.84
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+5% Synergy $0.36
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
+5% Synergy $2.96
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $0.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.85
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $41.94
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.83
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.96
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.49
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.05
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $10.32
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-7% Synergy $2.12
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.10
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $2.00

Sorceries

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

Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+49% Synergy $0.45
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+41% Synergy $0.20
Brood Birthing Brood Birthing
+40% Synergy $0.38
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+38% Synergy $1.64
Call the Scions Call the Scions
+28% Synergy $0.05
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+22% Synergy $0.64
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
+16% Synergy $0.47
Ancient Stirrings Ancient Stirrings
+10% Synergy $0.17
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+9% Synergy $10.54
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.50
Victimize Victimize
+6% Synergy $0.47
Corpsehatch Corpsehatch
+6% Synergy $0.11
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $2.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.00
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $6.16
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-8% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $2.53
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-11% Synergy $1.43
Farseek Farseek
-13% Synergy $0.53
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $4.82
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+40% Synergy $0.53
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+33% Synergy $7.56
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+16% Synergy $1.41
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+16% Synergy $7.22
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $13.27
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+15% Synergy $1.50
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+8% Synergy $4.27
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+7% Synergy $5.31
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $53.13
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $4.18
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+3% Synergy $16.94
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-2% Synergy $3.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.23

Enchantments

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

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+25% Synergy $29.12
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+19% Synergy $51.95
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+18% Synergy $4.72
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+17% Synergy $1.67
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+14% Synergy $25.80
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+13% Synergy $1.98
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+9% Synergy $2.05
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $6.23
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+6% Synergy $3.21
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+6% Synergy $7.10
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+6% Synergy $1.56
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.14
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+4% Synergy $7.51
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+3% Synergy $1.64
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+3% Synergy $2.56
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $14.75
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+1% Synergy $0.62
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
0% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $33.22

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+33% Synergy $0.99
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+14% Synergy $23.96
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $27.71
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+3% Synergy $13.44

Utility Lands

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

Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+55% Synergy $5.46
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+42% Synergy $0.20
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+40% Synergy $0.16
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+38% Synergy $0.40
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+33% Synergy $1.36
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+24% Synergy $50.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.13
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+13% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+13% Synergy $0.57
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+13% Synergy $0.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $2.01
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+12% Synergy $19.67
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.58
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $18.23
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+9% Synergy $1.88
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+7% Synergy $0.18
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+6% Synergy $0.18
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $2.66
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $2.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $8.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $40.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $48.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+21% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+19% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+18% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+13% Synergy $0.84
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $2.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $2.00
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+9% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+9% Synergy $0.50
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+6% Synergy $1.18
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+6% Synergy $1.34
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $3.74
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+5% Synergy $1.89
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+5% Synergy $0.89
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+5% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.60
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.25
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+3% Synergy $2.76
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.25
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
0% Synergy $31.76
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-2% Synergy $12.96
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.97
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.20

Lands

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

Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+44% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+44% Synergy $0.89
Brushland Brushland
+42% Synergy $1.19
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+41% Synergy $0.91
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+40% Synergy $0.49
Underground River Underground River
+38% Synergy $1.55
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+38% Synergy $0.13
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+37% Synergy $0.75
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+36% Synergy $0.64
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+35% Synergy $0.36
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+35% Synergy $1.52
Corrupted Crossroads Corrupted Crossroads
+35% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+32% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+27% Synergy $0.17
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+23% Synergy $0.16
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+23% Synergy $0.15
Wastes Wastes
+20% Synergy $0.32
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.19
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.16
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.16
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.19
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+11% Synergy $0.14
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.16
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $1.72
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.07
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $33.78
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
The World Tree The World Tree
-4% Synergy $4.14
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-5% Synergy $19.60
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-6% Synergy $10.61
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-7% Synergy $15.05
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-7% Synergy $17.82
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-7% Synergy $5.71
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy $19.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $14.46
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-9% Synergy $12.59
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $12.00
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-10% Synergy $10.87
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $8.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $12.31
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-11% Synergy $12.54
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-11% Synergy $14.14
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-12% Synergy $24.16
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-12% Synergy $18.80

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