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Azlask, the Swelling Scourge
Price tag $0.34

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

#249 Current Rank
#265 Last Week
#119 Past 2 Years

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.

Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+4% Synergy $4.91
Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+2% Synergy $2.36
Together as One Together as One
+0% Synergy $0.27
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+0% Synergy $1.97
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+0% Synergy $17.35

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 $0.65
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+74% Synergy $0.37
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+72% Synergy $0.32
From Beyond From Beyond
+66% Synergy $2.18
Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+66% Synergy $2.51
Writhing Chrysalis Writhing Chrysalis
+65% Synergy $0.28
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+63% Synergy $0.84
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+61% Synergy $4.11
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+60% Synergy $0.34
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+58% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Ezuri, Claw of Progress Ezuri, Claw of Progress
+58% Synergy $1.71
Catacomb Sifter Catacomb Sifter
+57% Synergy $0.29
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+56% Synergy $1.35
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+55% Synergy $0.22
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+54% Synergy $0.30
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+53% Synergy $6.15
Brood Monitor Brood Monitor
+53% Synergy $0.30
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+51% Synergy $1.21
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+49% Synergy $4.86
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+48% Synergy $5.48

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $108.02
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $58.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $53.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $60.87
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $66.59
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $72.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Eyeless Watcher Eyeless Watcher
+49% Synergy $0.24
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+49% Synergy $0.23
Drowner of Hope Drowner of Hope
+47% Synergy $0.18
Propagator Drone Propagator Drone
+46% Synergy $0.29
Eldrazi Repurposer Eldrazi Repurposer
+43% Synergy $0.20
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+42% Synergy $1.16
Herald of Kozilek Herald of Kozilek
+41% Synergy $0.38
Kozilek's Predator Kozilek's Predator
+40% Synergy $0.27
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+38% Synergy $0.36
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+36% Synergy $0.24
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
+35% Synergy $0.36
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+35% Synergy $1.26
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+34% Synergy $0.25
Ulalek, Fused Atrocity Ulalek, Fused Atrocity
+34% Synergy $0.48
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+34% Synergy $9.12
Snapping Voidcraw Snapping Voidcraw
+33% Synergy $0.19
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+31% Synergy $0.27
Eldrazi Skyspawner Eldrazi Skyspawner
+30% Synergy $0.07
Vile Redeemer Vile Redeemer
+27% Synergy $0.31
Nest Invader Nest Invader
+26% Synergy $0.29
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+25% Synergy $0.11
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+25% Synergy $0.23
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+24% Synergy $3.37
Atreus, Impulsive Son Atreus, Impulsive Son
+24% Synergy $3.80
Angelic Aberration Angelic Aberration
+23% Synergy $0.38
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+22% Synergy $1.08
Titans' Vanguard Titans' Vanguard
+22% Synergy $0.21
Toph, Earthbending Master Toph, Earthbending Master
+22% Synergy $43.95
Katara, Waterbending Master Katara, Waterbending Master
+21% Synergy $12.28
Kratos, Stoic Father Kratos, Stoic Father
+20% Synergy $8.74
Sowing Mycospawn Sowing Mycospawn
+19% Synergy $1.14
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+17% Synergy $12.38
Scion Summoner Scion Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.10
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+17% Synergy $10.26
Eldrazi Linebreaker Eldrazi Linebreaker
+17% Synergy $0.25
Deepfathom Skulker Deepfathom Skulker
+17% Synergy $0.25
Kelsien, the Plague Kelsien, the Plague
+16% Synergy $1.34
Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
+15% Synergy $19.13
Wastescape Battlemage Wastescape Battlemage
+15% Synergy $0.19
Azula, Ruthless Firebender Azula, Ruthless Firebender
+15% Synergy $1.36
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+15% Synergy $2.87
Zuko, Firebending Master Zuko, Firebending Master
+14% Synergy $11.16
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+13% Synergy $21.20
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+13% Synergy $0.58
Endbringer Endbringer
+12% Synergy $0.36
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
+12% Synergy $0.28
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+11% Synergy $0.53
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+11% Synergy $44.63
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+10% Synergy $15.82
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $46.57

Instants

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

Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+47% Synergy $12.29
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+37% Synergy $0.36
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+36% Synergy $0.52
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+36% Synergy $6.84
Unfathomable Truths Unfathomable Truths
+34% Synergy $0.18
Ugin's Binding Ugin's Binding
+23% Synergy $0.64
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+19% Synergy $0.26
Abstruse Interference Abstruse Interference
+11% Synergy $0.08
Grave Birthing Grave Birthing
+9% Synergy $0.09
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+8% Synergy $2.54
Void Shatter Void Shatter
+6% Synergy $0.28
Kozilek's Return Kozilek's Return
+4% Synergy $0.74
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+4% Synergy $0.47
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.01
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.45
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $55.81
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.52
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.20
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $67.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $14.58
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-7% Synergy $0.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $3.67

Sorceries

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

Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+47% Synergy $0.44
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+40% Synergy $0.29
Brood Birthing Brood Birthing
+39% Synergy $0.35
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+38% Synergy $0.43
Call the Scions Call the Scions
+27% Synergy $0.10
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+22% Synergy $0.44
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
+15% Synergy $1.02
Ancient Stirrings Ancient Stirrings
+9% Synergy $0.29
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+7% Synergy $22.48
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $1.70
Corpsehatch Corpsehatch
+5% Synergy $0.11
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+5% Synergy $0.33
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+4% Synergy $0.34
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $3.53
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-4% Synergy $0.44
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.88
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $5.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $2.40
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.50
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.55
Cultivate Cultivate
-11% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+43% Synergy $6.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+40% Synergy $0.89
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+31% Synergy $8.34
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+14% Synergy $2.81
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+14% Synergy $15.74
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+13% Synergy $2.32
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $15.83
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $5.12
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $54.81
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $7.16
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+3% Synergy $22.72
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+23% Synergy $35.62
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $63.66
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.26
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+15% Synergy $9.59
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+15% Synergy $13.20
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+13% Synergy $32.07
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+8% Synergy $6.77
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+7% Synergy $2.25
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+6% Synergy $9.07
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+5% Synergy $1.81
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+5% Synergy $9.62
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+5% Synergy $1.03
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+4% Synergy $4.44
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.25
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+3% Synergy $3.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $19.62
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+0% Synergy $2.20
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+29% Synergy $1.76
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+12% Synergy $44.98
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $39.18
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+3% Synergy $11.54

Utility Lands

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

Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+54% Synergy $3.94
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+39% Synergy $0.34
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+37% Synergy $0.25
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+36% Synergy $0.40
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+32% Synergy $2.08
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+22% Synergy $63.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $1.38
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $1.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.94
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+10% Synergy $12.37
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.80
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+7% Synergy $2.03
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+7% Synergy $1.78
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $24.17
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+6% Synergy $0.31
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+4% Synergy $0.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $15.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+0% Synergy $63.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+19% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+16% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+15% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+11% Synergy $1.62
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $4.53
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.23
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+7% Synergy $0.68
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+7% Synergy $4.89
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $2.98
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $4.40
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+4% Synergy $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+3% Synergy $2.02
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.39
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $3.66
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $3.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.51
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+1% Synergy $33.78
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-2% Synergy $2.69
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+41% Synergy $0.50
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+41% Synergy $0.31
Brushland Brushland
+39% Synergy $1.35
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+38% Synergy $0.46
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+37% Synergy $0.34
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+36% Synergy $0.24
Underground River Underground River
+35% Synergy $1.47
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+34% Synergy $0.53
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+34% Synergy $0.41
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+32% Synergy $0.26
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+32% Synergy $0.97
Corrupted Crossroads Corrupted Crossroads
+31% Synergy $0.12
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+26% Synergy $0.32
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.25
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+22% Synergy $0.67
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.26
Wastes Wastes
+19% Synergy $0.75
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.17
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.26
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.27
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.36
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.09
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $49.31
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
The World Tree The World Tree
+1% Synergy $8.44
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.82
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-2% Synergy $26.09
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-3% Synergy $13.98
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-3% Synergy $12.04
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-4% Synergy $20.21
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-4% Synergy $17.49
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $18.92
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-8% Synergy $9.58
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy $10.46
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-8% Synergy $17.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-9% Synergy $32.02
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-9% Synergy $11.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $36.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $16.02
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-9% Synergy $6.94
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-9% Synergy $10.77
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-9% Synergy $7.91
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-10% Synergy $12.79
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-12% Synergy $8.37

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