Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Web-Shooters
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
With Great Power...
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-2%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
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1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Genji Glove
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Forge Anew
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Buster Sword
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Zack Fair
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Weapons Vendor
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Champion's Helm
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Creatures
Beatrix, Loyal General
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Bastion Protector
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Brass Squire
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Abunas
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Helitrooper
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Warhound
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Bronze Guardian
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
PuPu UFO
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Selfless Squire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Restoration Magic
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Slash of Light
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Battle Menu
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Ephemerate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Protection Magic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Moogles' Valor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
You're Not Alone
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Unfinished Business
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
One Last Job
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ravnica at War
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Split Up
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
United Battlefront
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Pearl Medallion
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Goldvein Pick
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Excalibur II
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Fragments
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
White Mage's Staff
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Paladin's Arms
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Super State
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Brave the Sands
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-25%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
The Gold Saucer
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Fair Basilica
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Blast Zone
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Drifting Meadow
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Grange
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
White Auracite
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Command Tower
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mirrex
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy