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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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Abandoned Air Temple
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1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
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1%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mechanical Glider
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
1%synergy
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Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion102 decks106 decks
86%synergy
Forge Anew
87%inclusion92 decks106 decks
81%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion94 decks106 decks
79%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion87 decks105 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
78%inclusion83 decks106 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion80 decks106 decks
70%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
69%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion83 decks106 decks
64%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion92 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion80 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
72%inclusion76 decks106 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
71%inclusion75 decks106 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
59%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
60%synergy
Genji Glove
66%inclusion66 decks100 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
55%synergy
Mother of Runes
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
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40%synergy
Zack Fair
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34%synergy
Weapons Vendor
32%inclusion32 decks101 decks
30%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Giver of Runes
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Brass Squire
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Helitrooper
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Solitude
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Loyal Warhound
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Archon of Emeria
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
37%inclusion37 decks101 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Clever Concealment
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Final Showdown
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Ephemerate
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-13%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Cloudshift
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
-10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Unfinished Business
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion66 decks106 decks
57%synergy
Commander's Plate
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
52%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
46%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Colossus Hammer
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
46%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
47%synergy
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Ultima Weapon
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Pearl Medallion
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
-29%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Blade of Selves
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Robe of Stars
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Lost Jitte
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Super State
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion68 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
41%synergy
War Room
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Monumental Henge
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
-13%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Kor Haven
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Cathedral of War
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
White Auracite
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion100 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy