Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Expensive Aristocrats

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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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Firebender Ascension
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ainok Strike Leader
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
73%synergy
Voice of Victory
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
69%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
67%synergy
Warren Soultrader
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Skullclamp
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Viscera Seer
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Will of the Mardu
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Warleader's Call
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Reconnaissance
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Ocelot Pride
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Agate Instigator
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Teysa Karlov
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Goldlust Triad
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Carrion Feeder
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Mayhem Devil
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Grim Hireling
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Stadium Headliner
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Ophiomancer
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Selfless Spirit
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Guide of Souls
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Courage
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Body Count
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Molten Duplication
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Song of Totentanz
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Infantry Shield
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Spawning Pit
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Dolmen Gate
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Impact Tremors
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Anointed Procession
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Windcrag Siege
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Within Range
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
9%synergy
All-Out Assault
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Divine Visitation
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Thunder of Unity
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Champions from Beyond
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Legion Loyalty
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Attrition
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Arena of Glory
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
High Market
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Marsh Flats
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Plateau
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Badlands
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Spectator Seating
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Savai Triome
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Blazemire Verge
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Nomad Outpost
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-39%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-2%synergy