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Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
2025 gave us plenty of new mechanics to play with in Magic, so let's dig through them all to see the best card for each.
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The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Glider Staff
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
67%synergy
Seat of the Synod
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
64%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion49 decks63 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Den
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Foundry Inspector
75%inclusion47 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
59%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
52%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Cloud Key
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Fabricate
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
32%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Gingerbrute
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
28%synergy
The Reality Chip
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Master of Etherium
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Nesting Bot
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Myr Retriever
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Diversion Unit
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Steel Overseer
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Memory Guardian
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Emissary Escort
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
-20%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Access Denied
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Voyage Home
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Thoughtcast
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
12%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Stock Up
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Tune Up
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Salvation Engine
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Twinning Staff
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Clock of Omens
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Snare
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Welding Jar
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Efficient Construction
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
47%synergy
Inventors' Fair
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Archway of Innovation
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
-22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion60 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-25%synergy
Coveted Jewel
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Star
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Cargo Ship
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion62 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion60 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion53 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
-25%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Seachrome Coast
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-32%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Starting Town
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy