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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Waterbender Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Glider Staff
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Seat of the Synod
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
63%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Ancient Den
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
61%synergy
Foundry Inspector
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Thought Monitor
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Cloud Key
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Voyage Home
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
31%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
27%synergy
The Reality Chip
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Master of Etherium
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Gingerbrute
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Myr Retriever
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Nesting Bot
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Diversion Unit
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Steel Overseer
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Digsite Engineer
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Memory Guardian
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Emissary Escort
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Metalworker
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Access Denied
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Resculpt
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Dance of the Manse
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
11%synergy
March of Progress
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
One with the Machine
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Tune Up
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Sculpting Steel
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Salvation Engine
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Twinning Staff
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Clock of Omens
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Snare
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Welding Jar
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Academy Ruins
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Inventors' Fair
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Archway of Innovation
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Fomori Vault
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Coveted Jewel
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Cargo Ship
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Star
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Seachrome Coast
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Nimbus Maze
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-31%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Starting Town
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy