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Jonathan Zucchetti
Dec 4, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
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The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyage Home
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
87%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
82%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Foundry Inspector
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Thoughtcast
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Thought Monitor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Master of Etherium
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Organic Extinction
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Research Thief
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Steel Overseer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Diversion Unit
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Nesting Bot
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Bronze Guardian
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Whirler Rogue
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Digsite Engineer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Memory Guardian
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Silver Myr
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Swooping Lookout
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Gingerbrute
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
K-9, Mark I
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Gold Myr
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Marketback Walker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Broodstar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Oaken Siren
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Junk Diver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Myr Enforcer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Arcanist's Owl
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Securitron Squadron
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Filigree Attendant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Meteor Golem
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Frogmite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Aetherjacket
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Network Disruptor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Assert Authority
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Disruption Protocol
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Reality Heist
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Divert Disaster
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Bounce Off
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Unwanted Remake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Spectral Interference
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Remand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Denial
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
One with the Machine
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Tune Up
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
March of Progress
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Triumphant Reckoning
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Lunar Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rise and Shine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stall Out
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Salvation Engine
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Bident of Thassa
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Hulldrifter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Forge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Possession Engine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Detention Chariot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Chariot of Victory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Shop
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Mangler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Aether Syphon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Transmutation Font
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Seriema
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Lunar Whale
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Essence Anchor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Mechanized Production
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Efficient Construction
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Tempered Steel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Den
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Archway of Innovation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Reef Roads
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Factory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Country Roads
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-31%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Starting Column
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Hedron Archive
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
White Auracite
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Power Depot
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Scene of the Crime
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Night Market
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Skybridge Towers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
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