Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Expensive 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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Fire Navy Trebuchet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Firebender Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Voice of Victory
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Warren Soultrader
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Viscera Seer
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Skullclamp
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Impact Tremors
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Warleader's Call
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Reconnaissance
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Ocelot Pride
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Teysa Karlov
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Carrion Feeder
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Agate Instigator
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Courage
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ophiomancer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Goldlust Triad
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Guide of Souls
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Stadium Headliner
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Woe Strider
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Gut, True Soul Zealot
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Shock Brigade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Mardu
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Grand Crescendo
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Crackling Doom
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Despark
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Mandate of Peace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Song of Totentanz
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Infantry Shield
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Spawning Pit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Anointed Procession
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Windcrag Siege
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
All-Out Assault
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Divine Visitation
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Within Range
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Thunder of Unity
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Legion's Landing
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Bitterblossom
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Champions from Beyond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Basri Ket
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
High Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Marsh Flats
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Spectator Seating
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Luxury Suite
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Savai Triome
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Plateau
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Badlands
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Scrubland
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Nomad Outpost
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Blazemire Verge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Elegant Parlor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy