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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%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
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Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
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High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
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86%synergy
Forge Anew
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83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
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79%synergy
Buster Sword
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74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
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72%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
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70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
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70%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
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70%synergy
Sword of the Animist
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68%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
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64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
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9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion73 decks94 decks
63%synergy
Path to Exile
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10%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
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60%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
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63%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
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60%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion63 decks94 decks
54%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
67%inclusion63 decks94 decks
62%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion63 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Genji Glove
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
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20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
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15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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5%synergy
The One Ring
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5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
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1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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-1%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
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26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
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56%synergy
Mother of Runes
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27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
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30%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
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40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
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37%synergy
Zack Fair
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32%synergy
Weapons Vendor
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
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29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
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14%synergy
Bastion Protector
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20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
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8%synergy
Giver of Runes
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19%synergy
Brass Squire
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26%synergy
Voice of Victory
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18%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
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12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
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3%synergy
Sun Titan
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-7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
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10%synergy
Lion Sash
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9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
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13%synergy
Leonin Abunas
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-15%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
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2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
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2%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Helitrooper
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Delivery Moogle
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Armory Automaton
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
Loyal Warhound
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Solitude
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3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
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0%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Cathar Commando
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-4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
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45%synergy
Generous Gift
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5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Restoration Magic
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Clever Concealment
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Reprieve
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4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Final Showdown
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
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6%synergy
Silence
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5%synergy
Ephemerate
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
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8%synergy
Get Lost
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5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
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-13%synergy
Mana Tithe
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-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
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-11%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Dawn Charm
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-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
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0%synergy
Cloudshift
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-3%synergy
Protection Magic
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4%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
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33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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23%synergy
Farewell
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2%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Divine Reckoning
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Unfinished Business
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of God
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Vanquish the Horde
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2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
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57%synergy
Commander's Plate
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46%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
53%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
51%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
50%synergy
Colossus Hammer
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47%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
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47%synergy
Mithril Coat
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41%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
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42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
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37%synergy
Mask of Memory
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33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
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33%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
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26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
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30%synergy
Ultima Weapon
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Pearl Medallion
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
-28%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
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27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
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25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
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21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Argentum Armor
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Blade of Selves
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
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21%synergy
Lost Jitte
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Super State
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-8%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Idolized
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion62 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
41%synergy
War Room
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Monumental Henge
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Kor Haven
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Cathedral of War
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-13%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-8%synergy
Homeward Path
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion84 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion50 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-20%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
White Auracite
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion88 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy