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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
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Glider Staff
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
67%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
64%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Den
77%inclusion49 decks64 decks
62%synergy
Foundry Inspector
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
61%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
58%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Thought Monitor
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Cloud Key
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Voyage Home
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
28%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Gingerbrute
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
29%synergy
The Reality Chip
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Master of Etherium
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Myr Retriever
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Nesting Bot
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Steel Overseer
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Diversion Unit
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Memory Guardian
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Gold Myr
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
-20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Access Denied
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Thoughtcast
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
12%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
One with the Machine
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Tune Up
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Unwinding Clock
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Sculpting Steel
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Salvation Engine
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Twinning Staff
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Clock of Omens
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Perilous Snare
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Welding Jar
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Efficient Construction
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
42%synergy
Archway of Innovation
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Fomori Vault
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion61 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-25%synergy
Coveted Jewel
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
10%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Star
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Cargo Ship
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion61 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion54 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
-24%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Seachrome Coast
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-32%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Starting Town
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy