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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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
4.7%inclusion6 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Sokka, Tenacious Tactician
3.7%inclusion5 decks135 decks
0%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
3.0%inclusion4 decks133 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Veyran, Voice of Duality
81%inclusion287 decks353 decks
72%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
82%inclusion288 decks353 decks
70%synergy
Narset's Reversal
75%inclusion266 decks353 decks
68%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
78%inclusion275 decks353 decks
65%synergy
Prismari Command
69%inclusion244 decks353 decks
63%synergy
Ponder
76%inclusion270 decks353 decks
60%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
82%inclusion290 decks353 decks
57%synergy
Frantic Search
72%inclusion253 decks353 decks
56%synergy
Aligned Heart
63%inclusion221 decks353 decks
55%synergy
Consider
65%inclusion230 decks353 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion307 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Monastery Mentor
69%inclusion242 decks353 decks
55%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion237 decks353 decks
54%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion236 decks353 decks
53%synergy
Expressive Iteration
62%inclusion220 decks353 decks
53%synergy
Pongify
59%inclusion208 decks353 decks
52%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
55%inclusion194 decks353 decks
49%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
54%inclusion192 decks353 decks
49%synergy
Electrodominance
53%inclusion188 decks353 decks
51%synergy
Baral's Expertise
52%inclusion185 decks353 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion90 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion48 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Caldera Pyremaw
52%inclusion182 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
52%inclusion182 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
51%inclusion179 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
47%inclusion167 decks353 decks
36%synergy
Guttersnipe
42%inclusion149 decks353 decks
35%synergy
Haughty Djinn
41%inclusion145 decks353 decks
39%synergy
Young Pyromancer
40%inclusion142 decks353 decks
32%synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
39%inclusion136 decks353 decks
33%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
35%inclusion122 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
34%inclusion119 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
34%inclusion119 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
33%inclusion117 decks353 decks
32%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
32%inclusion114 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
30%inclusion105 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
29%inclusion101 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
27%inclusion96 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion82 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
23%inclusion82 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
22%inclusion76 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
21%inclusion73 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Flamehold Grappler
20%inclusion71 decks351 decks
17%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
18%inclusion65 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Velomachus Lorehold
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
16%inclusion56 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
16%inclusion56 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Lyse Hext
15%inclusion41 decks277 decks
12%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
12%inclusion43 decks351 decks
11%synergy
Dragonologist
12%inclusion41 decks351 decks
11%synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
11%inclusion40 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion40 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion35 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Lightscribe
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion165 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion156 decks353 decks
37%synergy
Big Score
42%inclusion147 decks353 decks
37%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion133 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
35%inclusion123 decks353 decks
31%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion114 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
29%inclusion102 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion101 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion90 decks353 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion88 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
23%inclusion81 decks348 decks
21%synergy
Magma Opus
23%inclusion82 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Think Twice
23%inclusion80 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion76 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
21%inclusion73 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion62 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion59 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion57 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion54 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion53 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Slick Sequence
14%inclusion51 decks353 decks
14%synergy
New Way Forward
14%inclusion49 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion46 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Confluence
12%inclusion42 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
11%inclusion40 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion40 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
Expedite
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Transforming Flourish
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
-11%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion36 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Rally the Monastery
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Press the Enemy
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Shadow Rift
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Helix
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Peek
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Twinferno
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
52%inclusion184 decks353 decks
47%synergy
Dismantling Wave
50%inclusion178 decks353 decks
47%synergy
Deep Analysis
45%inclusion160 decks353 decks
42%synergy
Compulsive Research
42%inclusion150 decks353 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion148 decks353 decks
29%synergy
Curse of the Swine
36%inclusion127 decks353 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Replication
35%inclusion123 decks353 decks
33%synergy
Time Wipe
31%inclusion110 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
29%inclusion102 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion101 decks353 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion53 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion53 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Slip Through Space
14%inclusion51 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion47 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Ancestral Vision
13%inclusion46 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Modify Memory
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion36 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion35 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Visions
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Aether Gale
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
-10%synergy
Grapeshot
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Adaptive Training Post
39%inclusion137 decks353 decks
36%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
25%inclusion89 decks350 decks
21%synergy
Twinning Staff
20%inclusion71 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
-16%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
39%inclusion139 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
30%inclusion106 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Opulence
22%inclusion78 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Tempest Technique
19%inclusion66 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
18%inclusion64 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Monk Class
12%inclusion41 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Rediscover the Way
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Combat Research
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Propaganda
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion258 decks353 decks
39%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
21%inclusion75 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion64 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion49 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion48 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion337 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion327 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion230 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion222 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion199 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Signet
56%inclusion196 decks353 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion180 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion123 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion95 decks353 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion48 decks353 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion350 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion349 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion347 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion344 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
84%inclusion297 decks353 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Fortress
80%inclusion284 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion283 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
79%inclusion280 decks353 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Monastery
77%inclusion272 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion272 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
76%inclusion269 decks353 decks
41%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion266 decks353 decks
34%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
71%inclusion252 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Rugged Prairie
65%inclusion230 decks353 decks
43%synergy
Prairie Stream
65%inclusion229 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Perilous Landscape
58%inclusion206 decks353 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion200 decks353 decks
29%synergy
Ferrous Lake
53%inclusion186 decks353 decks
41%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
52%inclusion185 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion161 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion152 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion150 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
42%inclusion149 decks353 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Triumph
42%inclusion147 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
34%inclusion119 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion115 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
32%inclusion112 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Ash Barrens
31%inclusion110 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion107 decks353 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
30%inclusion107 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion97 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion89 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
24%inclusion86 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion81 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion80 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion78 decks353 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion76 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion74 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion69 decks353 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion66 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion54 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion46 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion35 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
2%synergy