Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Upgraded 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
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
4.0%inclusion3 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
2.8%inclusion2 decks72 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
88%inclusion243 decks275 decks
73%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
80%inclusion221 decks275 decks
68%synergy
Will of the Mardu
77%inclusion213 decks275 decks
66%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
73%inclusion200 decks275 decks
64%synergy
Grand Crescendo
69%inclusion191 decks275 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
77%inclusion212 decks275 decks
64%synergy
Skullclamp
89%inclusion245 decks275 decks
60%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
67%inclusion183 decks275 decks
58%synergy
Voice of Victory
75%inclusion207 decks275 decks
58%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
66%inclusion182 decks275 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion225 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
67%inclusion183 decks275 decks
53%synergy
Impact Tremors
66%inclusion182 decks275 decks
51%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
65%inclusion180 decks275 decks
48%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
65%inclusion178 decks275 decks
52%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
64%inclusion177 decks275 decks
54%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
63%inclusion174 decks275 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion173 decks275 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion153 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Infantry Shield
55%inclusion151 decks275 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
-13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion34 decks275 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.0%inclusion22 decks275 decks
-11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
-10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Bone-Cairn Butcher
51%inclusion140 decks275 decks
39%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
51%inclusion139 decks275 decks
37%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
51%inclusion139 decks275 decks
40%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
50%inclusion138 decks275 decks
42%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
50%inclusion137 decks275 decks
34%synergy
Warren Soultrader
48%inclusion133 decks275 decks
43%synergy
Goldlust Triad
46%inclusion126 decks275 decks
38%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
44%inclusion120 decks275 decks
37%synergy
Teysa Karlov
43%inclusion117 decks275 decks
35%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
42%inclusion116 decks275 decks
33%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
41%inclusion112 decks275 decks
35%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
40%inclusion111 decks275 decks
36%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
39%inclusion108 decks275 decks
22%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
36%inclusion99 decks275 decks
29%synergy
Selfless Spirit
36%inclusion99 decks275 decks
30%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
34%inclusion94 decks275 decks
23%synergy
Ophiomancer
32%inclusion87 decks275 decks
27%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
32%inclusion87 decks275 decks
26%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
31%inclusion86 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
31%inclusion86 decks275 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion81 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
29%inclusion51 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
29%inclusion80 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
29%inclusion79 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Carrion Feeder
29%inclusion79 decks275 decks
26%synergy
Ironwill Forger
28%inclusion78 decks275 decks
22%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
27%inclusion75 decks275 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Courage
27%inclusion75 decks275 decks
23%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Agate Instigator
26%inclusion71 decks275 decks
23%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
26%inclusion71 decks275 decks
21%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
26%inclusion57 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion70 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
24%inclusion67 decks275 decks
22%synergy
Stadium Headliner
24%inclusion65 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Goldnight Commander
23%inclusion63 decks275 decks
20%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
23%inclusion62 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Tactician
21%inclusion59 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
21%inclusion57 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
21%inclusion57 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
20%inclusion54 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
19%inclusion52 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
19%inclusion52 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
19%inclusion51 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Legion Warboss
18%inclusion50 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
18%inclusion49 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
18%inclusion49 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Ocelot Pride
17%inclusion48 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Mayhem Devil
16%inclusion45 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
16%inclusion45 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
53%inclusion147 decks275 decks
31%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
42%inclusion115 decks275 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion112 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
28%inclusion77 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion65 decks275 decks
-6%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion64 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion56 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
20%inclusion55 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
20%inclusion54 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion51 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
18%inclusion50 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
17%inclusion46 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion43 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion42 decks275 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion41 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion39 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion39 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Secure the Wastes
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Crackling Doom
13%inclusion36 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion33 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion33 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
12%inclusion32 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
43%inclusion118 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
28%inclusion78 decks275 decks
26%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion59 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion56 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
20%inclusion55 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion54 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion42 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Song of Totentanz
15%inclusion42 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion36 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion25 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Martial Coup
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion114 decks275 decks
33%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
36%inclusion99 decks275 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
27%inclusion74 decks275 decks
20%synergy
Blade of Selves
20%inclusion55 decks275 decks
15%synergy
Spawning Pit
16%inclusion45 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Dolmen Gate
16%inclusion44 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
13%inclusion35 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
-22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance
55%inclusion150 decks275 decks
44%synergy
Windcrag Siege
54%inclusion149 decks275 decks
36%synergy
Warleader's Call
49%inclusion134 decks275 decks
37%synergy
Within Range
45%inclusion125 decks275 decks
35%synergy
Divine Visitation
42%inclusion115 decks275 decks
37%synergy
All-Out Assault
35%inclusion95 decks275 decks
22%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
28%inclusion78 decks275 decks
25%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
27%inclusion74 decks275 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion54 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Anointed Procession
20%inclusion54 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
16%inclusion45 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion42 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Thunder of Unity
15%inclusion40 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11%inclusion31 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
9.1%inclusion25 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion25 decks275 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Legion Loyalty
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
-12%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.2%inclusion17 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
0%synergy
War Effort
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Martyr's Cause
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
47%inclusion128 decks275 decks
36%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
23%inclusion63 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
12%inclusion32 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion166 decks275 decks
29%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
55%inclusion152 decks275 decks
47%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
53%inclusion145 decks275 decks
30%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
37%inclusion103 decks275 decks
27%synergy
Castle Embereth
32%inclusion87 decks275 decks
27%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
31%inclusion84 decks275 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion79 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion40 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion40 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion39 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion36 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion30 decks275 decks
-12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion30 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion242 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion242 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion172 decks275 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion166 decks275 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion114 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion81 decks275 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion32 decks275 decks
-22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.1%inclusion25 decks275 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Signet
9.1%inclusion25 decks275 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion273 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion268 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion268 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion263 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion220 decks275 decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion212 decks275 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
76%inclusion210 decks275 decks
53%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
76%inclusion209 decks275 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion196 decks275 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion195 decks275 decks
32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion195 decks275 decks
32%synergy
Nomad Outpost
68%inclusion187 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion162 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
56%inclusion154 decks275 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Foundry
55%inclusion152 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion140 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
49%inclusion136 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Landscape
48%inclusion131 decks275 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion124 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion123 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion120 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Savai Triome
43%inclusion119 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion114 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion110 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion110 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion101 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion81 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion79 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion78 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion71 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion69 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Canyon Slough
25%inclusion68 decks275 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion66 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion60 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion60 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion57 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion57 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion56 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion51 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion43 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion43 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion40 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion39 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion39 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion35 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion32 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
-16%synergy
Graven Cairns
9.1%inclusion25 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
0%synergy