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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%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion105 decks110 decks
86%synergy
Forge Anew
87%inclusion96 decks110 decks
82%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion98 decks110 decks
79%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion89 decks109 decks
73%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion85 decks110 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
69%synergy
Sword of the Animist
87%inclusion96 decks110 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
73%inclusion80 decks110 decks
68%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
72%inclusion79 decks110 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion86 decks110 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion96 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
76%inclusion84 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
71%inclusion78 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion77 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
70%inclusion77 decks110 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
69%inclusion76 decks110 decks
56%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
63%synergy
Genji Glove
67%inclusion70 decks104 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
67%inclusion74 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
65%inclusion72 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
54%synergy
Mother of Runes
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Zack Fair
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Giver of Runes
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Weapons Vendor
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Brass Squire
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Helitrooper
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Solitude
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Loyal Warhound
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Restoration Magic
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Clever Concealment
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Reprieve
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Final Showdown
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Cloudshift
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Unfinished Business
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion68 decks110 decks
57%synergy
Commander's Plate
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
51%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Colossus Hammer
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Pearl Medallion
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
-28%synergy
Argentum Armor
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Ultima Weapon
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Blade of Selves
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Lost Jitte
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Super State
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion70 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
40%synergy
War Room
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Monumental Henge
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Kor Haven
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Cathedral of War
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Homeward Path
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion96 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
White Auracite
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion104 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy