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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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7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
86%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
86%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
85%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
80%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Forge Anew
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Commander's Plate
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Genji Glove
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
63%synergy
Grand Abolisher
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Teferi's Protection
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Mother of Runes
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Giver of Runes
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Solitude
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Abunas
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Aven Interrupter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Vendor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Cathar Commando
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Soulless Jailer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Delivery Moogle
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Clever Concealment
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Silence
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Ephemerate
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Everybody Lives!
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Cloudshift
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Single Combat
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Slash the Ranks
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Mithril Coat
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Colossus Hammer
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Lost Jitte
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Ultima Weapon
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Pearl Medallion
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-34%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Blade of Selves
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Thran Power Suit
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Armor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Worldslayer
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Rule of Law
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
True Conviction
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Monumental Henge
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Kor Haven
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Mox Opal
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy