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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The Duke, Rebel Sentry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
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High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Genji Glove
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Forge Anew
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53%synergy
Zack Fair
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Buster Sword
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Colossus Hammer
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47%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Weapons Vendor
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
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Path to Exile
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Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
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Open the Armory
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
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Stroke of Midnight
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Magic
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
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Creatures
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
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38%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Delivery Moogle
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
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Lion Sash
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Brass Squire
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
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Mother of Runes
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1%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Abunas
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Helitrooper
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
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Giver of Runes
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Bronze Guardian
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Starnheim Courser
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Loyal Warhound
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
PuPu UFO
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Slash of Light
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Battle Menu
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Cloudshift
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mana Tithe
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Reroute Systems
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Parting Gust
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Protection Magic
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Strike
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Flicker of Fate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Split Up
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
One Last Job
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
United Battlefront
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Martial Coup
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Final Judgment
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Lay Down Arms
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Pearl Medallion
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-28%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur II
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Fragments
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
White Mage's Staff
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Phoenix Down
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Tome of Legends
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
With Great Power...
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
Super State
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Timely Ward
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Monumental Henge
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
The Gold Saucer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-25%synergy
The Fair Basilica
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-28%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Grange
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Blast Zone
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Throne of the High City
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
White Auracite
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Blitzball
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Mirrex
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy