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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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The Legend of Yangchen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Prismari Command
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Twinning Staff
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Baral's Expertise
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Monk Class
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Aligned Heart
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Snap
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cosmogrand Zenith
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Lyse Hext
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Monastery Mentor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Ledger Shredder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Magnus the Red
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Trophy Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Amethyst Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Lightscribe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dream Pillager
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Slick Sequence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Opt
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Big Score
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Legion Leadership
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Fists of Flame
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Run Away Together
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Electrodominance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Consider
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Aura Blast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Shadow Rift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Unexplained Absence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Transforming Flourish
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Shelter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Narset's Reversal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Protection Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Magic Damper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Comeuppance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Smash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Balduvian Rage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Jeskai Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Galestrike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Press the Enemy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Expedite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fateful Absence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Dismantling Wave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Crackle with Power
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Combat Tutorial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Immolating Gyre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Slip Through Space
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Modify Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Careful Study
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Distortion Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Seize the Spoils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mass Manipulation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bribery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Howl of the Horde
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Endeavor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reconstruct History
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
River's Rebuke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Elemental Masterpiece
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Temur
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Compulsive Research
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cori-Steel Cutter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Strionic Resonator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mazemind Tome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Stormchaser's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorcerer Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Will Kenrith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Narset Transcendent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Multiversal Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-32%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Forger's Foundry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mox Jasper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Falls
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Meticulous Archive
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Fabled Passage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Nimbus Maze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the Dragon Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy