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Josh Nelson
Nov 14, 2025
Examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, One Year Later
Today, we're examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, the Magic core set to outdo all other core set expansions that have come before it.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
94%synergy
Flame Rift
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Fiery Inscription
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Dragon's Approach
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Price of Progress
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Guttersnipe
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
End the Festivities
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Coruscation Mage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Firebrand Archer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Electrostatic Field
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Urabrask
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Viper
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Spear Spewer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Haughty Djinn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Obstinate Familiar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
PuPu UFO
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mysidian Elder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Punk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Walking Atlas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Desperate Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Firestorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jwari Disruption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Misdirection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Pyrokinesis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
High Tide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Evacuation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ionize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Filter Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Grab the Prize
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Energy Tap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Echo of Eons
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Inner Fire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Slagstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Blazing Volley
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Strike It Rich
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Star of Extinction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rousing Refrain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Molten Psyche
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
You've Been Caught Stealing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cave-In
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sizzle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Time Spiral
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Change
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Primal Amulet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Semblance Anvil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spellweaver Helix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Descent into Avernus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Curiosity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Manabarbs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ophidian Eye
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Punishment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Roiling Vortex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Harness the Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Pyrohemia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Courage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Arena of Glory
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Shivan Gorge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Terrain Generator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Barbarian Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Jasper
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Coalition Relic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Tantalite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Sulfur Falls
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Training Center
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Islet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Ferrous Lake
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Thundering Falls
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Jwari Disruption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fjord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy