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Jonathan Zucchetti
Dec 4, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
2025 gave us plenty of new mechanics to play with in Magic, so let's dig through them all to see the best card for each.
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The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Glider Staff
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyager Quickwelder
89%inclusion109 decks123 decks
80%synergy
Voyage Home
76%inclusion93 decks123 decks
68%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
62%inclusion76 decks123 decks
55%synergy
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion84 decks123 decks
54%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
58%inclusion71 decks123 decks
54%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
56%inclusion69 decks123 decks
52%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
58%inclusion71 decks123 decks
47%synergy
Nesting Bot
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
47%synergy
Thought Monitor
54%inclusion66 decks123 decks
46%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
56%inclusion69 decks123 decks
45%synergy
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Etherium Sculptor
58%inclusion71 decks123 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
51%inclusion63 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
42%synergy
Organic Extinction
49%inclusion60 decks123 decks
40%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
47%inclusion58 decks123 decks
45%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
46%inclusion57 decks123 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion57 decks123 decks
-23%synergy
Diversion Unit
46%inclusion56 decks123 decks
43%synergy
Master of Etherium
45%inclusion55 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Thoughtcast
44%inclusion54 decks123 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
40%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
41%inclusion50 decks123 decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
34%synergy
Memory Guardian
39%inclusion48 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion47 decks123 decks
27%synergy
Steel Overseer
37%inclusion46 decks123 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion44 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
28%inclusion35 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Gingerbrute
28%inclusion35 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Transit Mage
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Interface Ace
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Research Thief
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Whirler Rogue
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
16%synergy
K-9, Mark I
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Silver Raven
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Swooping Lookout
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Gold Myr
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Trophy Mage
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Mechan Assembler
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Gearseeker Serpent
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Emissary Escort
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Filigree Attendant
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Marketback Walker
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Aetherjacket
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
-12%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion46 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
-18%synergy
Bounce Off
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Spectral Interference
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
-18%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Ride's End
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
-16%synergy
Cerebral Download
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-8%synergy
Refute
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Desculpting Blast
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Gallant Strike
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Lightshield Parry
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Disorder in the Court
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Make Your Move
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tune Up
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
25%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
13%synergy
March of Progress
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Collision Course
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Stall Out
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-19%synergy
Anchor to Reality
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Reverse Engineer
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Trade the Helm
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Repurposing Bay
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Salvation Engine
41%inclusion50 decks123 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Perilous Snare
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
28%inclusion35 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Hulldrifter
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Forge
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Aether Syphon
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Cloud Key
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Alacrian Armory
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Cryogen Relic
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Rover Blades
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
15%synergy
The Seriema
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Detention Chariot
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Mangler
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Possession Engine
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Air Response Unit
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
-10%synergy
Valor's Flagship
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Scanship
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Insight Engine
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Compactor
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Parhelion II
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Flood the Engine
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-17%synergy
Roadside Assistance
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
56%inclusion69 decks123 decks
41%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
47%inclusion58 decks123 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Den
46%inclusion57 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion54 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Archway of Innovation
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Reef Roads
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Country Roads
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
-31%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion106 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion94 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion45 decks123 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion44 decks123 decks
-14%synergy
Starting Column
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
-10%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
12%synergy
White Auracite
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Locket
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Blitzball
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion123 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion123 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion94 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion65 decks123 decks
-13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
52%inclusion64 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
52%inclusion64 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion62 decks123 decks
-11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
45%inclusion55 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Port Town
41%inclusion50 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Night Market
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
-16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Abandoned Campground
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Meandering River
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-17%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-40%synergy
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