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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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Mistcutter Hydra
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Freed from the Real
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Curse of the Swine
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Mind Spring
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Finale of Revelation
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Voracious Hydra
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Hungering Hydra
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Exsanguinate
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Villainous Wealth
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Primordial Hydra
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Branching Evolution
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Genesis Hydra
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Rampant Growth
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
56%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
Vastwood Hydra
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
The Goose Mother
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Managorger Hydra
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Gyre Sage
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Nexos
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Hooded Hydra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Protean Hydra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Altered Ego
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Capricopian
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Feral Hydra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Kiora's Follower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Incubation Druid
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Adherent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Shaman of Forgotten Ways
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Paradise Druid
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%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
6%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
6%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Gyre Engineer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ochre Jelly
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Thassa's Intervention
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Putrefy
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Syncopate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Icy Blast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Genius
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Call
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Gridlock
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Clash of Wills
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Death Denied
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Condescend
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Serene Sunset
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%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
-5%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cut the Earthly Bond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spell Burst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Jaheira's Respite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Plasm Capture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%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
Broken Ambitions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%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
Leadership Vacuum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Armor of Shadows
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
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
Bane's Contingency
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Perplexing Test
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
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Wave Goodbye
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Gaze of Granite
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Damnable Pact
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%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
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vat Emergence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Replication Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Overrun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Oversimplify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Foresee
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Animist's Might
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
Fangs of Kalonia
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
Open into Wonder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
17%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
Umbral Mantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rod of Absorption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Doubling Season
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Hydra's Growth
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Hardened Scales
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%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
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
Virtue of Strength
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Siege
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%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
Innkeeper's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%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
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
March of the World Ooze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Majesty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%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
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Lair of the Hydra
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%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
Kishla Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
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
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
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%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
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
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Malady
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%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
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-11%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
Jungle Hollow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Underground River
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-38%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
Rejuvenating Springs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Choked Estuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy