Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
87%inclusion143 decks164 decks
71%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
78%inclusion128 decks164 decks
66%synergy
Voice of Victory
81%inclusion133 decks164 decks
64%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
71%inclusion117 decks164 decks
63%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
66%inclusion109 decks164 decks
58%synergy
Skullclamp
86%inclusion141 decks164 decks
57%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
70%inclusion114 decks164 decks
57%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
63%inclusion104 decks164 decks
53%synergy
Warren Soultrader
58%inclusion95 decks164 decks
53%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
63%inclusion103 decks164 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion133 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Viscera Seer
62%inclusion102 decks164 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion99 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Will of the Mardu
60%inclusion99 decks164 decks
49%synergy
Impact Tremors
58%inclusion95 decks164 decks
43%synergy
Warleader's Call
57%inclusion94 decks164 decks
45%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
57%inclusion93 decks164 decks
39%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
55%inclusion90 decks164 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion90 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
55%inclusion90 decks164 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
35%inclusion58 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion45 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
52%inclusion85 decks164 decks
36%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
51%inclusion84 decks164 decks
40%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
49%inclusion80 decks164 decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
48%inclusion78 decks164 decks
37%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
45%inclusion73 decks164 decks
36%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
43%inclusion69 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Ocelot Pride
42%inclusion69 decks164 decks
40%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
41%inclusion67 decks164 decks
36%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
39%inclusion64 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
38%inclusion63 decks164 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
35%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
37%inclusion61 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Agate Instigator
36%inclusion59 decks164 decks
33%synergy
Teysa Karlov
36%inclusion59 decks164 decks
29%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
35%inclusion57 decks164 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion51 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Goldlust Triad
31%inclusion51 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Courage
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
27%inclusion44 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Ironwill Forger
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Carrion Feeder
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Selfless Spirit
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Stadium Headliner
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
15%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Goldnight Commander
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Guide of Souls
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Grand Crescendo
49%inclusion81 decks164 decks
44%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion70 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion67 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion61 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion59 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Village Rites
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Secure the Wastes
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Doom
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
42%inclusion69 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Song of Totentanz
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
54%inclusion89 decks164 decks
48%synergy
Infantry Shield
39%inclusion64 decks164 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Dolmen Gate
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Spawning Pit
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance
52%inclusion85 decks164 decks
41%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
46%inclusion75 decks164 decks
32%synergy
Anointed Procession
44%inclusion72 decks164 decks
30%synergy
Windcrag Siege
41%inclusion66 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Within Range
37%inclusion61 decks164 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
30%inclusion50 decks164 decks
25%synergy
All-Out Assault
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Divine Visitation
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Bitterblossom
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Thunder of Unity
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Legion Loyalty
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
-13%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
48%inclusion79 decks164 decks
39%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
46%inclusion75 decks164 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion66 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion54 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
27%inclusion45 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Minas Tirith
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Castle Embereth
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
-16%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion139 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion134 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion87 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion84 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion57 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion52 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
-27%synergy
Boros Signet
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion162 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion156 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion148 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion148 decks164 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion146 decks164 decks
45%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion146 decks164 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion144 decks164 decks
45%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
85%inclusion140 decks164 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
81%inclusion133 decks164 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion133 decks164 decks
49%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion121 decks164 decks
40%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion119 decks164 decks
40%synergy
Badlands
71%inclusion117 decks164 decks
59%synergy
Spectator Seating
71%inclusion116 decks164 decks
38%synergy
Plateau
68%inclusion111 decks164 decks
56%synergy
Scrubland
66%inclusion109 decks164 decks
54%synergy
Savai Triome
63%inclusion103 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion87 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion80 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion80 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
47%inclusion77 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion75 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion68 decks164 decks
-7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion65 decks164 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
37%inclusion61 decks164 decks
28%synergy
Elegant Parlor
37%inclusion60 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
35%inclusion58 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion54 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion54 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion48 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Nomad Outpost
27%inclusion45 decks164 decks
-31%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion41 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
9%synergy