Terra Branford (Commander) - Optimized Stax

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DougY
Dec 12, 2025
Way-Too-Early Top 10 Cards of 2026
We've already seen a ton of new cards coming from 2026 Magic sets, so let's sign off on 2025 by looking at the best cards from the future.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Winter Orb
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
86%synergy
Static Orb
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
72%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
68%synergy
Isochron Scepter
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
67%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
66%synergy
Unwinding Clock
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
61%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
55%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
52%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
76%inclusion67 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Howling Mine
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
76%inclusion67 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Whir of Invention
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Mystical Tutor
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
41%synergy
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Spellskite
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Tribute Mage
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Displacer Kitten
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Trinket Mage
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Trophy Mage
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Memnarch
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Shimmer Myr
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Grand Architect
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Memnite
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Master Transmuter
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Pili-Pala
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Metalworker
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Drake
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Myr Retriever
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Flusterstorm
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Pongify
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Mental Misstep
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Mana Leak
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
High Tide
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-33%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Trickbind
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
0%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Unwind
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Cyber Conversion
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Desculpting Blast
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Stifle
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Capsize
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Disallow
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Merchant Scroll
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Polymorph
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aether Spellbomb
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Trinisphere
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Forge
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Manifold Key
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Welding Jar
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Codex Shredder
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Winter Moon
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Bauble
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Spellbook
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Voltaic Key
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Pithing Needle
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Storage Matrix
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Cloud Key
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Proteus Staff
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Torpor Orb
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Crawlspace
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Witching Well
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Relic
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Stone of Erech
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Prized Statue
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Meekstone
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Power Artifact
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Stasis
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Frozen Aether
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormade
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Inventors' Fair
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Academy Ruins
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Tower
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Mine
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Vein
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Tolaria West
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
City of Traitors
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion86 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
70%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Prophetic Prism
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Island
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy