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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
Spirit Water Revival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Trusty Boomerang
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Katara, Water Tribe's Hope
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
60%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
58%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Den
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
54%synergy
Foundry Inspector
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Nettlecyst
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Thought Monitor
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Voyage Home
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Gingerbrute
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Master of Etherium
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
24%synergy
K-9, Mark I
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Nesting Bot
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Diversion Unit
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
24%synergy
The Reality Chip
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Research Thief
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Digsite Engineer
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Filigree Attendant
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Master Transmuter
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Swooping Lookout
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Transit Mage
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Mechan Assembler
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Desynchronization
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Bounce Off
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Interference
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
12%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Rise and Shine
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Artful Dodge
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Adaptive Omnitool
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Forge
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Salvation Engine
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Unwinding Clock
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Winged Boots
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Manifold Key
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Snare
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Lotus
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Cryogen Relic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
The Seriema
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Rover Blades
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mechanized Production
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
Flood the Engine
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-16%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Forge Anew
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Archway of Innovation
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Vault
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-20%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Starforge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Reef Roads
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Country Roads
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion60 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion47 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
-16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
59%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy