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Chris Guest
Feb 2, 2026
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Freed from the Real
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Curse of the Swine
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Finale of Revelation
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Hungering Hydra
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Exsanguinate
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Mind Spring
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Villainous Wealth
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Voracious Hydra
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Primordial Hydra
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Branching Evolution
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Genesis Hydra
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Rampant Growth
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Hydroid Krasis
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
The Goose Mother
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Gyre Sage
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Altered Ego
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Nexos
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Hooded Hydra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Managorger Hydra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Capricopian
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Protean Hydra
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Feral Hydra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Paradise Druid
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Kiora's Follower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Ochre Jelly
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Hydra Trainer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Shaman of Forgotten Ways
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Broodguard Elite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drix Fatemaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brawn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Warden of the Grove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Gyre Engineer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Thassa's Intervention
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Putrefy
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Icy Blast
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Syncopate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Genius
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Condescend
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Gridlock
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Death Denied
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Call
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Serene Sunset
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Biomass Mutation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Clash of Wills
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Perplexing Test
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Spectral Denial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cut the Earthly Bond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Jaheira's Respite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Power Sink
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sultai Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Signature Slam
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Invigorating Surge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Concerted Defense
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hindervines
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Logic Knot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Squall Line
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spell Syphon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spell Burst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Profane Command
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Animist's Awakening
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Damnable Pact
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Thirsting Roots
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Distorting Wake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Shared Roots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Open into Wonder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Vat Emergence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pest Infestation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Overrun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Oversimplify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Foresee
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Broken Bond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mind Grind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Maelstrom Pulse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Behold the Beyond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Multiple Choice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bushwhack
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Uncage the Menagerie
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Body of Research
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
9%synergy
The Earth Crystal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rod of Absorption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Mantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Doubling Season
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Hydra's Growth
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mana Reflection
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Lost in the Maze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Colossal Majesty
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Primal Empathy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Frontier Siege
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Chosen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instill Energy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Training Grounds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Levitation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rancor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
March of the World Ooze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Strength
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Bloom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Abundance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Kishla Village
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Arid Archway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Hunter Maze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
The Surgical Bay
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Basin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Opulent Palace
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Hollow
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malady
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Twilight Mire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Sea Gate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-38%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Edgewall Inn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blooming Marsh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Viridescent Bog
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Foul Orchard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Woodland Stream
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy