Loot, Exuberant Explorer (Commander) - Core

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Josh Nelson
Nov 14, 2025
Examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, One Year Later
Today, we're examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, the Magic core set to outdo all other core set expansions that have come before it.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sapling Nursery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Virulent Emissary
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Formidable Speaker
2.2%inclusion2 decks93 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rampaging Baloths
68%inclusion433 decks641 decks
50%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
54%inclusion344 decks641 decks
40%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
56%inclusion357 decks641 decks
39%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
76%inclusion487 decks641 decks
37%synergy
Augur of Autumn
45%inclusion291 decks641 decks
36%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
50%inclusion323 decks641 decks
35%synergy
Scute Swarm
50%inclusion321 decks641 decks
34%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
38%inclusion243 decks641 decks
29%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
37%inclusion237 decks641 decks
27%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
41%inclusion265 decks641 decks
25%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
63%inclusion401 decks641 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
58%inclusion370 decks641 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
55%inclusion351 decks641 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
54%inclusion343 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
51%inclusion328 decks641 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion265 decks641 decks
-5%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
41%inclusion263 decks641 decks
25%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
41%inclusion262 decks641 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Cobra
40%inclusion257 decks641 decks
24%synergy
Emerald Medallion
40%inclusion257 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
31%inclusion199 decks641 decks
19%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.4%inclusion60 decks641 decks
-9%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.7%inclusion56 decks641 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Elvish Mystic
37%inclusion237 decks641 decks
-10%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
35%inclusion223 decks641 decks
18%synergy
Reclamation Sage
34%inclusion216 decks641 decks
11%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
33%inclusion213 decks641 decks
18%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
32%inclusion203 decks641 decks
25%synergy
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
30%inclusion191 decks641 decks
24%synergy
Terastodon
30%inclusion191 decks641 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
29%inclusion188 decks641 decks
23%synergy
Tireless Tracker
29%inclusion184 decks641 decks
17%synergy
Titania, Nature's Force
29%inclusion183 decks641 decks
22%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
28%inclusion178 decks641 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
28%inclusion178 decks641 decks
-1%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
28%inclusion177 decks641 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
27%inclusion174 decks641 decks
19%synergy
Elfsworn Giant
26%inclusion169 decks641 decks
24%synergy
Beast Whisperer
26%inclusion165 decks641 decks
-6%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
26%inclusion165 decks641 decks
18%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
25%inclusion163 decks641 decks
13%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
25%inclusion162 decks641 decks
5%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
25%inclusion161 decks641 decks
19%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
25%inclusion158 decks641 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
23%inclusion150 decks641 decks
12%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
22%inclusion141 decks641 decks
11%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
21%inclusion136 decks641 decks
18%synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
20%inclusion130 decks641 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
20%inclusion127 decks641 decks
2%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
20%inclusion126 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Braulios of Pheres Band
19%inclusion124 decks641 decks
17%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
19%inclusion123 decks641 decks
4%synergy
The Earth King
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
19%inclusion119 decks641 decks
10%synergy
Vorinclex
18%inclusion118 decks641 decks
13%synergy
Quakestrider Ceratops
18%inclusion118 decks641 decks
15%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
18%inclusion114 decks641 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
17%inclusion111 decks641 decks
12%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
17%inclusion111 decks641 decks
-16%synergy
Quirion Ranger
17%inclusion111 decks641 decks
6%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
17%inclusion108 decks641 decks
13%synergy
Scythecat Cub
17%inclusion106 decks641 decks
11%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
16%inclusion104 decks641 decks
10%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
16%inclusion103 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Rampaging Brontodon
16%inclusion103 decks641 decks
14%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
16%inclusion102 decks641 decks
10%synergy
Thunderfoot Baloth
16%inclusion101 decks641 decks
9%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
16%inclusion100 decks641 decks
9%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
15%inclusion98 decks641 decks
8%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
15%inclusion98 decks641 decks
5%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion97 decks641 decks
-4%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
15%inclusion96 decks641 decks
13%synergy
Regal Force
15%inclusion96 decks641 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
37%inclusion239 decks641 decks
1%synergy
Harrow
30%inclusion191 decks641 decks
11%synergy
Entish Restoration
25%inclusion160 decks641 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
20%inclusion127 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Fog
20%inclusion126 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
19%inclusion121 decks641 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion104 decks641 decks
-4%synergy
Bite Down
15%inclusion95 decks641 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion92 decks641 decks
-5%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion86 decks641 decks
-9%synergy
Collective Resistance
12%inclusion80 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Return to Nature
12%inclusion80 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Broken Wings
12%inclusion77 decks641 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
10%inclusion66 decks641 decks
-9%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
10%inclusion65 decks641 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
10%inclusion62 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
7.3%inclusion47 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.0%inclusion45 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Jaheira's Respite
6.9%inclusion44 decks641 decks
4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.6%inclusion42 decks641 decks
-4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.9%inclusion38 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
5.8%inclusion37 decks641 decks
-7%synergy
Giant Growth
5.3%inclusion34 decks641 decks
2%synergy
You Happen On a Glade
5.3%inclusion34 decks641 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Insight
5.1%inclusion33 decks641 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Explore
39%inclusion253 decks641 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion243 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
36%inclusion231 decks641 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
30%inclusion194 decks641 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion188 decks641 decks
1%synergy
Genesis Wave
28%inclusion182 decks641 decks
17%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
26%inclusion168 decks641 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
26%inclusion167 decks641 decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
18%inclusion116 decks641 decks
-2%synergy
Last March of the Ents
17%inclusion108 decks641 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
17%inclusion108 decks641 decks
-1%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
16%inclusion102 decks641 decks
5%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
16%inclusion100 decks641 decks
11%synergy
Overrun
16%inclusion100 decks641 decks
8%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
12%inclusion80 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
12%inclusion77 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
12%inclusion75 decks641 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion72 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion62 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
9.4%inclusion60 decks641 decks
4%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
8.7%inclusion56 decks641 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.6%inclusion55 decks641 decks
-7%synergy
Felling Blow
7.6%inclusion49 decks641 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
7.6%inclusion49 decks641 decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.0%inclusion45 decks641 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Awaken the Woods
6.7%inclusion43 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Season of Gathering
6.4%inclusion41 decks641 decks
-1%synergy
Chocobo Kick
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Farseek
5.1%inclusion33 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion182 decks641 decks
-4%synergy
The Great Henge
22%inclusion140 decks641 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion139 decks641 decks
-2%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
12%inclusion78 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion64 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Horn of Greed
10%inclusion62 decks641 decks
6%synergy
Seer's Sundial
8.3%inclusion53 decks641 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
-8%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.6%inclusion49 decks641 decks
1%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
7.5%inclusion48 decks641 decks
-10%synergy
Monster Manual
6.7%inclusion43 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
6.6%inclusion42 decks641 decks
-6%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
3%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
5.5%inclusion35 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
5.3%inclusion34 decks641 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
27%inclusion171 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
22%inclusion139 decks641 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
21%inclusion134 decks641 decks
-1%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
20%inclusion128 decks641 decks
14%synergy
Exploration
20%inclusion127 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Bond
20%inclusion125 decks641 decks
8%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
18%inclusion116 decks641 decks
6%synergy
Druid Class
18%inclusion114 decks641 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion106 decks641 decks
-10%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
16%inclusion100 decks641 decks
-6%synergy
Primeval Bounty
14%inclusion92 decks641 decks
11%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
14%inclusion92 decks641 decks
9%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
13%inclusion86 decks641 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion77 decks641 decks
-2%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
12%inclusion74 decks641 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion71 decks641 decks
-6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
10%inclusion66 decks641 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
10%inclusion62 decks641 decks
-4%synergy
Abundance
10%inclusion62 decks641 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.7%inclusion56 decks641 decks
1%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
8.7%inclusion56 decks641 decks
5%synergy
Burgeoning
8.1%inclusion52 decks641 decks
1%synergy
Asceticism
8.1%inclusion52 decks641 decks
-2%synergy
Song of the Dryads
7.6%inclusion49 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Greater Good
7.3%inclusion47 decks641 decks
-6%synergy
Boseiju Reaches Skyward
6.9%inclusion44 decks641 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
6.4%inclusion41 decks641 decks
-5%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Hunter's Talent
6.2%inclusion40 decks641 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.1%inclusion39 decks641 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Reflection
5.9%inclusion38 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Lignify
5.9%inclusion38 decks641 decks
-1%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
5.9%inclusion38 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
5.9%inclusion38 decks641 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
5.9%inclusion38 decks641 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
5.8%inclusion37 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.6%inclusion36 decks641 decks
-7%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Lurking Predators
5.3%inclusion34 decks641 decks
2%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
5.3%inclusion34 decks641 decks
-1%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Roaring Earth
5.1%inclusion33 decks641 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
28%inclusion178 decks641 decks
9%synergy
Vivien Reid
14%inclusion91 decks641 decks
10%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
8.1%inclusion52 decks641 decks
1%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
7.6%inclusion49 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
7.3%inclusion47 decks641 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
38%inclusion241 decks641 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion217 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion198 decks641 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
28%inclusion181 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion126 decks641 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion116 decks641 decks
-9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion114 decks641 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion98 decks641 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion84 decks641 decks
-10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion73 decks641 decks
-2%synergy
Ba Sing Se
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion61 decks641 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.8%inclusion50 decks641 decks
-1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.0%inclusion45 decks641 decks
-11%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.9%inclusion44 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.8%inclusion37 decks641 decks
0%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.6%inclusion36 decks641 decks
-5%synergy
Hidden Nursery
5.3%inclusion34 decks641 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
63%inclusion402 decks641 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
24%inclusion156 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion43 decks641 decks
-2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.1%inclusion39 decks641 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
5.3%inclusion34 decks641 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion633 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion239 decks641 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion214 decks641 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion190 decks641 decks
16%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
20%inclusion127 decks641 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion121 decks641 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion88 decks641 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion72 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion67 decks641 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion64 decks641 decks
5%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
10%inclusion62 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion62 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
8.9%inclusion57 decks641 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.8%inclusion50 decks641 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
7.6%inclusion49 decks641 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.6%inclusion42 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.9%inclusion38 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.8%inclusion37 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.6%inclusion36 decks641 decks
-3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy