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Cooper Gottfried
Sep 29, 2025
Has Universes Beyond "Jumped the Shark"?
Has Magic gone too far with its Universes Beyond products? Did products like Spongebob and Sonic the Hedgehog make Magic "jump the shark"?
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MTGStocks
Enter the Avatar State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Invasion Reinforcements
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
86%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
84%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
81%synergy
Forge Anew
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
71%synergy
Genji Glove
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
62%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Commander's Plate
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
60%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
62%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
62%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
65%synergy
Teferi's Protection
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Solitude
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Abunas
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Aven Interrupter
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Delivery Moogle
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Attendant
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Walking Ballista
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Cathar Commando
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Magic
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Ephemerate
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudshift
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Farewell
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Single Combat
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-23%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Mithril Coat
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Colossus Hammer
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Lost Jitte
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Ultima Weapon
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Pearl Medallion
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-36%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Thran Power Suit
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Blade of Selves
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Worldslayer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
True Conviction
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
60%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Monumental Henge
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Den
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy