Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Upgraded Equipment

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion114 decks120 decks
85%synergy
Forge Anew
85%inclusion102 decks120 decks
80%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
88%inclusion105 decks120 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
80%inclusion95 decks119 decks
71%synergy
Sword of the Animist
89%inclusion107 decks120 decks
70%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
78%inclusion93 decks120 decks
69%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion98 decks120 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
67%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
70%inclusion84 decks120 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion96 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
63%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion85 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Genji Glove
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
65%synergy
Open the Armory
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
63%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
62%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion79 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
64%inclusion77 decks120 decks
58%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
56%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Zack Fair
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Brass Squire
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Shikari
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Armory Automaton
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Helitrooper
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Loyal Warhound
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Solitude
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Frodo, Determined Hero
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Serra Ascendant
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Clever Concealment
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Final Showdown
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Cloudshift
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Parting Gust
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Unfinished Business
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion70 decks120 decks
49%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
52%synergy
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Ultima Weapon
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Pearl Medallion
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
-31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Thran Power Suit
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Robe of Stars
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Blade of Selves
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Lost Jitte
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
With Great Power...
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Monumental Henge
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
31%synergy
War Room
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Kor Haven
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion102 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
White Auracite
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion116 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy