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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
Boltwave
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Coruscation Mage
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Swan Song
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Fiery Inscription
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Firebrand Archer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Guttersnipe
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Flame Rift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Fiery Confluence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Archmage of Runes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Urabrask
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Firebending Student
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
PuPu UFO
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mysidian Elder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spider-Punk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Harsh Mentor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Haughty Djinn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vindictive Flamestoker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Walking Atlas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Generous Plunderer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Command
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Brainsurge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Delay
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Demand Answers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Pyrokinesis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Price of Progress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ionize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Firestorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Intervene
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Turn // Burn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Turn Aside
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Play with Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Solve the Equation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
End the Festivities
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Strike It Rich
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Grapeshot
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Energy Tap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Echo of Eons
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Slagstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Approach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Grab the Prize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Timetwister
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Time Spiral
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Star of Extinction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Molten Psyche
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
You've Been Caught Stealing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cave-In
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Merchant Scroll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Chain Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sizzle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Change
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spellweaver Helix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Descent into Avernus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Punishment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Harness the Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Pyrohemia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Arena of Glory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Gorge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wasteland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Terrain Generator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Mox Jasper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Locket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sol Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mox Tantalite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Sulfur Falls
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Shivan Reef
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Fiery Islet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy