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Chris Guest
Feb 2, 2026
Chris Guest
Is Mathemagics a Good Card?
Wizards just revealed a couple of cards from Secrets of Strixhaven, including the next X draw spell Mathemagics. But is it good?
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Springleaf Parade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Celestial Reunion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
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Unbound Flourishing
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
86%synergy
Freed from the Real
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
74%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Primordial Hydra
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
71%synergy
Exsanguinate
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Voracious Hydra
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
67%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
67%synergy
Curse of the Swine
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
64%synergy
Hungering Hydra
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
63%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Doubling Season
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Genesis Hydra
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Branching Evolution
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
56%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Seedborn Muse
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
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The Goose Mother
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Nexos
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Protean Hydra
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Hooded Hydra
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Managorger Hydra
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Walking Ballista
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Altered Ego
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Gyre Sage
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Capricopian
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Incubation Druid
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Feral Hydra
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Tyrant Guard
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Sporocyst
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Warden of the Grove
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Call
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Syncopate
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Icy Blast
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Power Sink
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Condescend
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Genius
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Biomass Mutation
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Spell Burst
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Clash of Wills
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Death Denied
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Spectral Denial
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Voidslime
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Gridlock
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Reality Spasm
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Ertai's Meddling
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Animist's Awakening
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Profane Command
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Kodama's Reach
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mind Spring
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Awaken the Woods
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Open into Wonder
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Finale of Devastation
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Gaze of Granite
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Wildest Dreams
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Mind Grind
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Entrancing Melody
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Open the Way
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Eternity
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Primal Might
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Braingeyser
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Hurricane
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Genesis Wave
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
19%synergy
The Earth Crystal
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Fractal Harness
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Mantle
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Horizon Stone
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Mana Reflection
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Hydra's Growth
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Primal Vigor
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Hardened Scales
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Parallel Lives
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Loading Zone
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Strength
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sphere Grid
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mana Bloom
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Three Tree City
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Island
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Opulent Palace
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Zagoth Triome
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Bayou
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Twilight Mire
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Wastewood Verge
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Vernal Fen
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
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