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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
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
72%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Den
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
66%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
64%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
62%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
61%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Voyage Home
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Archway of Innovation
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Thought Monitor
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Organic Extinction
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Thoughtcast
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
52%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Bronze Guardian
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Stridehangar Automaton
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Gingerbrute
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
28%synergy
K-9, Mark I
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Nesting Bot
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Research Thief
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Diversion Unit
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Whirler Rogue
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
8%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Desynchronization
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Dovin's Veto
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Heist
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
29%synergy
March of Progress
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Forge
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Repurposing Bay
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Unwinding Clock
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Sculpting Steel
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Salvation Engine
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Cloud Key
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Perilous Snare
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Bident of Thassa
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorworks
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Hulldrifter
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Efficient Construction
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Artificer Class
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Treasure Vault
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Country Roads
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Reef Roads
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Workshop
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
-23%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Solar Array
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
61%synergy
Glacial Fortress
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
-20%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Night Market
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy