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Cooper Gottfried
Sep 29, 2025
Has Universes Beyond "Jumped the Shark"?
Has Magic gone too far with its Universes Beyond products? Did products like Spongebob and Sonic the Hedgehog make Magic "jump the shark"?
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Gather the White Lotus
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Appa, Steadfast Guardian
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Puresteel Paladin
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Forge Anew
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Sram, Senior Edificer
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Buster Sword
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58%synergy
Genji Glove
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57%synergy
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53%synergy
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53%synergy
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52%synergy
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48%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
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46%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
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Swiftfoot Boots
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Path to Exile
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Dispatch
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Codsworth, Handy Helper
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44%synergy
Colossus Hammer
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45%synergy
Weapons Vendor
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Zack Fair
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Masterwork of Ingenuity
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40%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
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38%synergy
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Stoneforge Mystic
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Adelbert Steiner
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Esper Sentinel
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19%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
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Armored Skyhunter
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Brass Squire
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Foundry Inspector
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Mother of Runes
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Halvar, God of Battle
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Loran of the Third Path
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Witch Enchanter
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Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
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Sun Titan
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Grand Abolisher
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Lion Sash
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Delivery Moogle
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15%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
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Leonin Shikari
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Giver of Runes
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Helitrooper
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Leonin Abunas
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Knight of the White Orchid
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Voice of Victory
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Danitha, Benalia's Hope
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Bronze Guardian
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Armory Automaton
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12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
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9%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
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1%synergy
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11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
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8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
-11%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
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-1%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
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1%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
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5%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
-14%synergy
Tataru Taru
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2%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
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-11%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
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Restoration Magic
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Generous Gift
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Stroke of Midnight
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11%synergy
Clever Concealment
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
31%inclusion51 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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Ultimate Magic: Holy
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Battlefield Improvisation
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Slash of Light
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Reprieve
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
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Loran's Escape
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
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Final Showdown
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
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Ephemerate
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
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Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
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Battle Menu
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Get Lost
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
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Cloudshift
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
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Galadriel's Dismissal
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
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Mana Tithe
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Disenchant
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Protection Magic
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Silence
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Unwanted Remake
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Auron's Inspiration
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Parting Gust
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You're Not Alone
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Steelshaper's Gift
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Single Combat
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Open the Armory
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21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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15%synergy
Unfinished Business
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
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-2%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
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Vanquish the Horde
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Secret Rendezvous
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4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
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Divine Reckoning
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9%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
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Slash the Ranks
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5%synergy
Day of Judgment
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2%synergy
Helping Hand
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
United Battlefront
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
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Hammer of Nazahn
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39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
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38%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
41%inclusion67 decks165 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
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31%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion64 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Ultima Weapon
37%inclusion61 decks163 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
36%inclusion60 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
34%inclusion56 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
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28%synergy
Argentum Armor
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
31%inclusion51 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
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23%synergy
Mithril Coat
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22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion49 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
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27%synergy
Champion's Helm
30%inclusion49 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
28%inclusion47 decks165 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
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25%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion45 decks165 decks
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Excalibur, Sword of Eden
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23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
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22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Lost Jitte
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Goldvein Pick
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Pearl Medallion
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
-37%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
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Hero's Heirloom
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion59 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
All That Glitters
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-10%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Banishing Light
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-9%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion85 decks165 decks
25%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
39%inclusion64 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion53 decks165 decks
23%synergy
Monumental Henge
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
18%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
-13%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
-15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
-20%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
-17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
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-1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-13%synergy
Idyllic Grange
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion140 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion96 decks165 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
28%inclusion46 decks165 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Blitzball
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-10%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Plains
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3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
-15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
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0%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
0%synergy