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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Etherium Sculptor
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Steel Overseer
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Den
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Organic Extinction
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Archway of Innovation
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Master of Etherium
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Voyage Home
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Illustrious Wanderglyph
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Thought Monitor
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Gingerbrute
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
K-9, Mark I
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Research Thief
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Hangarback Walker
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Surge Conductor
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Nesting Bot
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Virulent Silencer
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Diversion Unit
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Myr Retriever
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Digsite Engineer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Desynchronization
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Scour for Scrap
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Interference
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Reality Heist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Bounce Off
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Masterful Replication
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Thoughtcast
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
March of Progress
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
One with the Machine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Honor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
44%synergy
Unwinding Clock
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Forge
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Sculpting Steel
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Salvation Engine
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Forge
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Insight Engine
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Winged Boots
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Lux Artillery
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Snare
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Twinning Staff
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Moxite Refinery
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
The Ozolith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mandibular Kite
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Rover Blades
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Titan Forge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Resourceful Defense
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
The Clone Saga
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Norn's Decree
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Academy Ruins
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Karn's Bastion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Solar Array
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Hedron Archive
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Legends
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Pentad Prism
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Starting Column
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Power Depot
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-27%synergy
Tranquil Cove
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-27%synergy
Nimbus Maze
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Command Bridge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy