Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Avatar's Wrath
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2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
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1%synergy
Meteor Sword
1.1%inclusion1 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
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-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion465 decks484 decks
86%synergy
Buster Sword
85%inclusion406 decks478 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion414 decks484 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
81%inclusion392 decks484 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
79%inclusion380 decks484 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion405 decks484 decks
69%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
70%inclusion340 decks484 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
70%inclusion339 decks484 decks
64%synergy
Sword of the Animist
82%inclusion397 decks484 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
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62%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion410 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
74%inclusion356 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion353 decks484 decks
37%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion335 decks484 decks
61%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
68%inclusion330 decks484 decks
56%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
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61%synergy
Genji Glove
66%inclusion297 decks451 decks
60%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
64%inclusion311 decks484 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion306 decks484 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
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50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion193 decks484 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion184 decks484 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion163 decks484 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion72 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion44 decks484 decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.6%inclusion32 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
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22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
51%inclusion249 decks484 decks
48%synergy
Zack Fair
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41%synergy
Mother of Runes
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23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
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24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
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36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
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34%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
31%inclusion149 decks479 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion144 decks484 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
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28%synergy
Weapons Vendor
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27%synergy
Giver of Runes
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17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
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23%synergy
Voice of Victory
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18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
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2%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion114 decks484 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion107 decks484 decks
16%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
21%inclusion102 decks484 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion99 decks484 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion97 decks484 decks
-4%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
16%inclusion78 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion77 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion74 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion67 decks484 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Abunas
14%inclusion66 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion64 decks484 decks
-1%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion63 decks484 decks
-15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion62 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion58 decks456 decks
11%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion55 decks484 decks
10%synergy
Helitrooper
11%inclusion52 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion48 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
10%inclusion45 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion47 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion47 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion46 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Solitude
8.7%inclusion42 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.5%inclusion41 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.5%inclusion41 decks484 decks
-10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.9%inclusion38 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.9%inclusion38 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
7.9%inclusion38 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.4%inclusion36 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.8%inclusion33 decks484 decks
-14%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.6%inclusion32 decks484 decks
-3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.4%inclusion31 decks484 decks
-7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
5.8%inclusion28 decks484 decks
-8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
5.6%inclusion27 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Bronze Guardian
5.4%inclusion26 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Loyal Warhound
5.4%inclusion26 decks484 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion243 decks484 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion192 decks484 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion170 decks484 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion156 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
31%inclusion141 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
30%inclusion144 decks484 decks
15%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
30%inclusion144 decks484 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion121 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
24%inclusion116 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
24%inclusion116 decks484 decks
22%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
20%inclusion95 decks484 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion89 decks484 decks
-5%synergy
Ephemerate
18%inclusion87 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion84 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion78 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
16%inclusion76 decks484 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
15%inclusion75 decks484 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion73 decks484 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion60 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Cloudshift
12%inclusion58 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion52 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion52 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion46 decks484 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.9%inclusion43 decks484 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.7%inclusion42 decks484 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.5%inclusion41 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
6.4%inclusion31 decks484 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.4%inclusion31 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Slash of Light
6.1%inclusion28 decks461 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
37%inclusion181 decks484 decks
32%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion161 decks484 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion133 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion91 decks484 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion81 decks484 decks
-13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion76 decks484 decks
13%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion70 decks484 decks
10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion64 decks484 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion58 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
10%inclusion49 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion46 decks484 decks
-6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.2%inclusion35 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.0%inclusion29 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.0%inclusion29 decks484 decks
-9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.0%inclusion29 decks484 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
59%inclusion287 decks484 decks
51%synergy
Commander's Plate
57%inclusion276 decks484 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion272 decks484 decks
47%synergy
Colossus Hammer
51%inclusion247 decks484 decks
46%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion229 decks484 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
47%inclusion228 decks484 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
46%inclusion225 decks484 decks
43%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
45%inclusion218 decks484 decks
43%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
44%inclusion212 decks484 decks
39%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
42%inclusion204 decks484 decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
39%inclusion190 decks484 decks
35%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
36%inclusion176 decks484 decks
34%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
36%inclusion172 decks484 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion171 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
35%inclusion169 decks484 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
33%inclusion161 decks484 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion158 decks484 decks
29%synergy
Ultima Weapon
31%inclusion147 decks479 decks
29%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion146 decks484 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion136 decks484 decks
26%synergy
Blade of Selves
28%inclusion135 decks484 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
27%inclusion131 decks484 decks
-31%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
27%inclusion130 decks484 decks
25%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
26%inclusion128 decks484 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion128 decks484 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion122 decks462 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
26%inclusion125 decks484 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
26%inclusion124 decks484 decks
24%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion122 decks484 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion116 decks484 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion109 decks484 decks
19%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion108 decks484 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion108 decks484 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion106 decks484 decks
18%synergy
Lost Jitte
22%inclusion105 decks484 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
19%inclusion93 decks484 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion86 decks484 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
17%inclusion83 decks484 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion83 decks484 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion83 decks484 decks
12%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion82 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
16%inclusion76 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion75 decks484 decks
-1%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion70 decks484 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion70 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
14%inclusion67 decks484 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion59 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion58 decks484 decks
-12%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
12%inclusion56 decks484 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion52 decks468 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
40%inclusion192 decks484 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion145 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion119 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion94 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion87 decks484 decks
-1%synergy
All That Glitters
16%inclusion78 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion46 decks484 decks
-8%synergy
With Great Power...
8.5%inclusion22 decks258 decks
-2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.3%inclusion40 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.3%inclusion28 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion27 decks484 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.9%inclusion43 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion303 decks484 decks
36%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
49%inclusion235 decks484 decks
39%synergy
Monumental Henge
42%inclusion205 decks484 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion199 decks484 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion188 decks484 decks
32%synergy
War Room
38%inclusion183 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
37%inclusion178 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
34%inclusion163 decks484 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion154 decks484 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion124 decks484 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion111 decks484 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion108 decks484 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion98 decks484 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion86 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion77 decks484 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion59 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion50 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.5%inclusion30 decks352 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.2%inclusion35 decks484 decks
0%synergy
Kor Haven
6.8%inclusion33 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.6%inclusion32 decks484 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.4%inclusion31 decks484 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion31 decks484 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.0%inclusion29 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.6%inclusion27 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.4%inclusion26 decks484 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion429 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion273 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
42%inclusion205 decks484 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion75 decks484 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion68 decks484 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion67 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion66 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion49 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion30 decks484 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.2%inclusion25 decks484 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion463 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion144 decks484 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion79 decks484 decks
-13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion69 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion63 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion60 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion46 decks484 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
8.3%inclusion40 decks484 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.6%inclusion37 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.2%inclusion30 decks484 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion30 decks484 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.6%inclusion27 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.4%inclusion26 decks484 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.2%inclusion25 decks484 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.2%inclusion25 decks484 decks
2%synergy