Loot, Exuberant Explorer (Commander) - Upgraded

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Josh Nelson
Nov 14, 2025
Examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, One Year Later
Today, we're examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, the Magic core set to outdo all other core set expansions that have come before it.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Groundchuck & Dirtbag
4.2%inclusion4 decks95 decks
2%synergy
New Generation's Technique
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Super Combo
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rampaging Baloths
65%inclusion249 decks385 decks
47%synergy
Augur of Autumn
55%inclusion210 decks385 decks
46%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
55%inclusion211 decks385 decks
45%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
62%inclusion238 decks385 decks
45%synergy
Scute Swarm
59%inclusion227 decks385 decks
42%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
56%inclusion214 decks385 decks
41%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
55%inclusion210 decks385 decks
38%synergy
Lotus Cobra
49%inclusion187 decks385 decks
32%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
38%inclusion148 decks385 decks
30%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
38%inclusion146 decks385 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
69%inclusion264 decks385 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
68%inclusion262 decks385 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
62%inclusion239 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion233 decks385 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
57%inclusion218 decks385 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
56%inclusion215 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion191 decks385 decks
12%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
50%inclusion191 decks385 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion183 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
45%inclusion175 decks385 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
63%inclusion242 decks385 decks
50%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion104 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Crop Rotation
22%inclusion83 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Natural Order
12%inclusion46 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion39 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.0%inclusion23 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion22 decks385 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
44%inclusion170 decks385 decks
27%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
43%inclusion164 decks385 decks
27%synergy
Elvish Mystic
42%inclusion162 decks385 decks
-4%synergy
Eternal Witness
41%inclusion157 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
40%inclusion153 decks385 decks
24%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
39%inclusion152 decks385 decks
16%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
36%inclusion138 decks385 decks
24%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
36%inclusion137 decks385 decks
29%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
36%inclusion137 decks385 decks
22%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
35%inclusion136 decks385 decks
25%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
34%inclusion130 decks385 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
33%inclusion128 decks385 decks
22%synergy
Vorinclex
32%inclusion122 decks385 decks
27%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
31%inclusion121 decks385 decks
14%synergy
Terastodon
31%inclusion118 decks385 decks
19%synergy
Titania, Nature's Force
30%inclusion117 decks385 decks
24%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
30%inclusion117 decks385 decks
18%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
30%inclusion115 decks385 decks
23%synergy
Reclamation Sage
28%inclusion108 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion107 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
27%inclusion103 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Tireless Tracker
27%inclusion103 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
26%inclusion100 decks385 decks
21%synergy
Quirion Ranger
25%inclusion96 decks385 decks
14%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
25%inclusion96 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
25%inclusion95 decks385 decks
19%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
25%inclusion95 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
25%inclusion95 decks385 decks
16%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
24%inclusion94 decks385 decks
16%synergy
Beast Whisperer
24%inclusion92 decks385 decks
-8%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
24%inclusion91 decks385 decks
16%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
24%inclusion91 decks385 decks
-9%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
22%inclusion84 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Bane of Progress
21%inclusion82 decks385 decks
14%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
21%inclusion81 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
21%inclusion81 decks385 decks
16%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
21%inclusion81 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
20%inclusion76 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
19%inclusion75 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
18%inclusion68 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
17%inclusion43 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Icetill Explorer
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Regal Force
17%inclusion65 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
16%inclusion63 decks385 decks
14%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
16%inclusion62 decks385 decks
10%synergy
Scythecat Cub
16%inclusion61 decks385 decks
10%synergy
Vigor
16%inclusion61 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Apex Devastator
16%inclusion61 decks385 decks
7%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
14%inclusion55 decks385 decks
8%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
14%inclusion54 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
39%inclusion150 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
31%inclusion119 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
30%inclusion115 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Entish Restoration
26%inclusion99 decks385 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion84 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Fog
18%inclusion69 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
16%inclusion62 decks385 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion56 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
11%inclusion44 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion44 decks385 decks
-9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion43 decks385 decks
-8%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion43 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Obscuring Haze
11%inclusion43 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
9.4%inclusion36 decks385 decks
-6%synergy
Constant Mists
8.6%inclusion33 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
8.6%inclusion33 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Ram Through
8.3%inclusion32 decks385 decks
-14%synergy
Collective Resistance
7.8%inclusion30 decks385 decks
-5%synergy
Bite Down
7.8%inclusion30 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Khalni Ambush
7.3%inclusion28 decks385 decks
-2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.8%inclusion26 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.0%inclusion23 decks385 decks
-3%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Momentous Fall
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
41%inclusion158 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion133 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
33%inclusion127 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Explore
29%inclusion111 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Wave
26%inclusion99 decks385 decks
14%synergy
Last March of the Ents
24%inclusion94 decks385 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Devastation
22%inclusion86 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
20%inclusion78 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
19%inclusion72 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Harmonize
19%inclusion72 decks385 decks
-9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion66 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
17%inclusion66 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion57 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
14%inclusion54 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
14%inclusion54 decks385 decks
8%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
13%inclusion51 decks385 decks
-7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion47 decks385 decks
-1%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
12%inclusion46 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion38 decks334 decks
4%synergy
Season of Gathering
9.1%inclusion35 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Awaken the Woods
8.6%inclusion33 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.6%inclusion33 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
8.6%inclusion33 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
8.6%inclusion33 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
8.3%inclusion32 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
8.3%inclusion32 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Tooth and Nail
7.8%inclusion30 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
7.0%inclusion27 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Scapeshift
6.8%inclusion26 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Spry and Mighty
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Open the Way
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
44%inclusion171 decks385 decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion127 decks385 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion90 decks385 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion87 decks385 decks
-10%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
19%inclusion75 decks385 decks
10%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion44 decks385 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
10%inclusion30 decks288 decks
-6%synergy
Horn of Greed
8.1%inclusion31 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.8%inclusion26 decks385 decks
-3%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.8%inclusion26 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Monster Manual
6.5%inclusion25 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
6.2%inclusion24 decks385 decks
-5%synergy
Zuran Orb
6.0%inclusion23 decks385 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.7%inclusion22 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Exploration Broodship
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
-11%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Guardian Project
30%inclusion114 decks385 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
29%inclusion111 decks385 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
25%inclusion98 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion93 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion86 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
22%inclusion84 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Sapling Nursery
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Elemental Bond
19%inclusion72 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
18%inclusion70 decks385 decks
-8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion68 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
17%inclusion65 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
15%inclusion59 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
15%inclusion57 decks385 decks
-2%synergy
Druid Class
13%inclusion50 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
11%inclusion42 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion40 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
10%inclusion40 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Primeval Bounty
10%inclusion39 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Abundance
10%inclusion38 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
10%inclusion37 decks385 decks
-3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
10%inclusion37 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
9.4%inclusion36 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
9.4%inclusion36 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
8.6%inclusion33 decks385 decks
-4%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.3%inclusion32 decks385 decks
-3%synergy
Spelunking
7.8%inclusion30 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.5%inclusion29 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Doubling Season
6.8%inclusion26 decks385 decks
-5%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
6.5%inclusion25 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Asceticism
6.5%inclusion25 decks385 decks
-4%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
5.9%inclusion17 decks286 decks
-1%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
-5%synergy
Lurking Predators
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Mana Reflection
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
-8%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.5%inclusion29 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
31%inclusion118 decks385 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
13%inclusion49 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
9.1%inclusion35 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
8.1%inclusion31 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
39%inclusion150 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
38%inclusion145 decks385 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
35%inclusion133 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion133 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion125 decks385 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion115 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion99 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion81 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Woodland
21%inclusion81 decks385 decks
8%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion78 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Dryad Arbor
15%inclusion58 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion36 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion39 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
10%inclusion37 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion35 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
8.3%inclusion32 decks385 decks
-3%synergy
Ba Sing Se
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.8%inclusion30 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.5%inclusion29 decks385 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Archway
7.0%inclusion27 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.8%inclusion26 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion25 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion276 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
25%inclusion97 decks385 decks
-2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion382 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion141 decks385 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion121 decks385 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion117 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
27%inclusion103 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion101 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion62 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion59 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
15%inclusion58 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion57 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion54 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
13%inclusion49 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion49 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion48 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion47 decks385 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion41 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
10%inclusion39 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion38 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion32 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
8.3%inclusion32 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
7.3%inclusion28 decks385 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
7.0%inclusion27 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.8%inclusion26 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
1%synergy