Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Optimized 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
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ainok Strike Leader
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
75%synergy
Will of the Mardu
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Warren Soultrader
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Voice of Victory
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Viscera Seer
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Warleader's Call
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Ocelot Pride
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Teysa Karlov
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Goldlust Triad
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Agate Instigator
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Ophiomancer
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Grim Hireling
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mayhem Devil
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Selfless Spirit
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Ironwill Forger
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Carrion Feeder
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Courage
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Stadium Headliner
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Grand Crescendo
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Saw in Half
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Song of Totentanz
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Infantry Shield
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Spawning Pit
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Dolmen Gate
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Reconnaissance
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Windcrag Siege
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Impact Tremors
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Anointed Procession
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
26%synergy
All-Out Assault
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Within Range
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Bitterblossom
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Divine Visitation
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Rabble Rousing
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Smile at Death
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Legion Loyalty
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Fervor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Castle Embereth
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
City of Shadows
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Fountainport
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
White Lotus Tile
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-26%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-28%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Savai Triome
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Nomad Outpost
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Landscape
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-9%synergy