Toph, the First Metalbender (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

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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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Toph, Earthbending Master
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
69%synergy
Bumi, Unleashed
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
67%synergy
Badgermole Cub
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Toph, Greatest Earthbender
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Ba Sing Se
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
58%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Zuran Orb
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Lotus Cobra
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Evolution Sage
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Annie Joins Up
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Scute Swarm
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Bumi, Eclectic Earthbender
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
56%synergy
The Ozolith
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Felidar Retreat
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Avatar Kyoshi, Earthbender
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Crop Rotation
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
52%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Field of the Dead
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Seedborn Muse
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Sylvan Safekeeper
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Toph, the Blind Bandit
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Earthbending Student
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Great Divide Guide
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Haywire Mite
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Black Panther, Wakandan King
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sabotender
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Badgermole
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Scythecat Cub
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Joiner Adept
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
The Boulder, Ready to Rumble
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Earth Kingdom General
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Icetill Explorer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Haru, Hidden Talent
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Obuun, Mul Daya Ancestor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Blossoming Tortoise
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tiller Engine
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Ouroboroid
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Survey Mechan
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Embodiment of Fury
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Scrap Trawler
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Welder
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Redirect Lightning
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Earthshape
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Constant Mists
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Harrow
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Inspiring Call
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Obscuring Haze
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Energybending
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sandbenders' Storm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Hour of Revelation
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Scapeshift
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Earthbending Lesson
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-26%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Earth Rumble
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Rockalanche
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Cracked Earth Technique
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Seismic Sense
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-37%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Armageddon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Shared Roots
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Planar Cleansing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Planar Outburst
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mycosynth Lattice
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
54%synergy
The Earth Crystal
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
48%synergy
The Stasis Coffin
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Strionic Resonator
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Mindslaver
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Horn of Greed
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Bauble
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Expedition Map
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Unwinding Clock
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Exploration Broodship
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Moonsilver Key
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Relic
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Boompile
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
The Golden Throne
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Perilous Vault
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Heaped Harvest
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Earthbender Ascension
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
34%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Terra Eternal
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Prismatic Omen
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Exploration
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Doubling Season
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tectonic Split
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Hardened Scales
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Spelunking
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Aura Shards
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Work
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Solid Ground
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Ground
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
The Cave of Two Lovers
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Resourceful Defense
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Exploration
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Secret Tunnel
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Lotus Field
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Strip Mine
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Tree of Tales
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Wasteland
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Vesuva
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Stomping Ground
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Temple Garden
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Arid Mesa
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-25%synergy
Spire Garden
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Taiga
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Shrine
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-32%synergy
Savannah
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Rumble Arena
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Thornglint Bridge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Turf
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Brushland
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Cinder Glade
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-36%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Commercial District
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-41%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy