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Sikora
Jul 17, 2025
Does Universes Beyond Kill the Game's Magic?
With the presence of Universes Beyond growing, many established players feel the game pulling away from what makes it Magic. Let's discuss.
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Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
27% of 75 decks +15% synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
23% of 70 decks +2% synergy
Surge Conductor
20% of 70 decks +0% synergy
Solar Array
17% of 70 decks +1% synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
14% of 90 decks +4% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
61% of 598 decks +60% synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
55% of 598 decks +53% synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53% of 598 decks +52% synergy
Steel Overseer
58% of 598 decks +50% synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
51% of 598 decks +50% synergy
Abzan Falconer
51% of 598 decks +50% synergy
Foundry Inspector
56% of 598 decks +49% synergy
Arcbound Shikari
49% of 598 decks +47% synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
57% of 598 decks +47% synergy
Thopter Spy Network
47% of 598 decks +42% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62% of 598 decks -7% synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51% of 598 decks +40% synergy
Dispatch
46% of 598 decks +35% synergy
Path to Exile
46% of 598 decks -4% synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45% of 598 decks +42% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43% of 598 decks +25% synergy
Wake the Past
42% of 598 decks +34% synergy
Counterspell
42% of 598 decks +8% synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
41% of 598 decks +36% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
40% of 598 decks +38% synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39% of 598 decks +35% synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
37% of 598 decks +36% synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33% of 598 decks +31% synergy
Akki Battle Squad
32% of 598 decks +31% synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
31% of 598 decks +29% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30% of 598 decks +20% synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29% of 598 decks +28% synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
29% of 598 decks +25% synergy
Bronze Guardian
29% of 598 decks +27% synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
29% of 479 decks +28% synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29% of 487 decks +20% synergy
Lion Sash
27% of 598 decks +25% synergy
Thrummingbird
27% of 598 decks +21% synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
27% of 598 decks +26% synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
24% of 598 decks +24% synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
24% of 560 decks +20% synergy
Danny Pink
24% of 577 decks +22% synergy
Thundering Raiju
23% of 598 decks +22% synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23% of 598 decks +20% synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
22% of 598 decks +21% synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
22% of 598 decks +21% synergy
Esper Sentinel
20% of 598 decks -0% synergy
Arcbound Mouser
20% of 598 decks +20% synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20% of 598 decks +19% synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
19% of 598 decks +15% synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
19% of 598 decks +18% synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19% of 598 decks +15% synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19% of 598 decks +12% synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
17% of 598 decks +17% synergy
Axgard Artisan
17% of 598 decks +17% synergy
Arcbound Tracker
15% of 598 decks +15% synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15% of 598 decks +11% synergy
Thought Monitor
15% of 598 decks +10% synergy
Elite Scaleguard
14% of 598 decks +14% synergy
Research Thief
14% of 598 decks +13% synergy
Grateful Apparition
14% of 598 decks +10% synergy
Master of Etherium
13% of 598 decks +12% synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
12% of 594 decks +12% synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
12% of 278 decks +9% synergy
Reluctant Role Model
12% of 420 decks +11% synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
12% of 266 decks +10% synergy
Filigree Vector
12% of 598 decks +10% synergy
Arcbound Ravager
12% of 598 decks +11% synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11% of 598 decks +10% synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
10% of 598 decks +10% synergy
Hangarback Walker
10% of 598 decks +8% synergy
Arcbound Crusher
10% of 598 decks +10% synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
10% of 529 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38% of 598 decks +18% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
36% of 598 decks +29% synergy
Generous Gift
35% of 598 decks +12% synergy
Negate
29% of 598 decks +12% synergy
Chaos Warp
29% of 598 decks +7% synergy
Experimental Augury
26% of 598 decks +21% synergy
Arcane Denial
13% of 598 decks -4% synergy
Wear // Tear
11% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Disenchant
11% of 598 decks +9% synergy
Dovin's Veto
11% of 598 decks -7% synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10% of 598 decks +9% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10% of 598 decks +0% synergy
Legion Leadership
9% of 487 decks +2% synergy
Brainstorm
8% of 598 decks -13% synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Akroma's Will
8% of 598 decks -3% synergy
Desynchronization
8% of 462 decks +6% synergy
Serum Snare
7% of 598 decks +6% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7% of 598 decks -12% synergy
Abrade
7% of 598 decks -0% synergy
Reject Imperfection
6% of 598 decks +6% synergy
Armed and Armored
6% of 598 decks +6% synergy
Slip Out the Back
6% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Ripples of Potential
6% of 561 decks +1% synergy
Reality Shift
6% of 598 decks +2% synergy
Unbounded Potential
6% of 598 decks +6% synergy
Take Up the Shield
5% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Demand Answers
5% of 556 decks +3% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5% of 598 decks +1% synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
36% of 598 decks +30% synergy
Organic Extinction
35% of 598 decks +29% synergy
Thoughtcast
34% of 598 decks +30% synergy
Blasphemous Act
25% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Damning Verdict
24% of 598 decks +22% synergy
One with the Machine
21% of 598 decks +17% synergy
Requisition Raid
18% of 510 decks +16% synergy
Fabricate
15% of 598 decks +8% synergy
Wave Goodbye
15% of 561 decks +14% synergy
Contentious Plan
13% of 598 decks +11% synergy
Austere Command
12% of 598 decks -1% synergy
Voyage Home
11% of 270 decks +8% synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
11% of 598 decks +10% synergy
Dance of the Manse
9% of 598 decks +7% synergy
Supreme Verdict
8% of 598 decks -6% synergy
Vandalblast
8% of 598 decks -1% synergy
Collective Effort
7% of 598 decks +6% synergy
Angelfire Ignition
7% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Delete
6% of 576 decks +6% synergy
Farewell
6% of 598 decks -10% synergy
Reckless Handling
6% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Faithless Looting
6% of 598 decks -8% synergy
Rip Apart
6% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Invoke Justice
6% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Start Your Engines
5% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
37% of 598 decks +13% synergy
Lux Artillery
33% of 598 decks +30% synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
30% of 598 decks +27% synergy
Unwinding Clock
21% of 598 decks +16% synergy
The Ozolith
20% of 598 decks +18% synergy
Mechtitan Core
20% of 598 decks +19% synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
17% of 598 decks +16% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Bident of Thassa
14% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13% of 70 decks -7% synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12% of 561 decks +8% synergy
Mobilizer Mech
12% of 598 decks +12% synergy
Salvation Engine
12% of 266 decks +10% synergy
Sculpting Steel
11% of 598 decks +9% synergy
Lightning Greaves
11% of 598 decks -14% synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11% of 598 decks +11% synergy
The Indomitable
11% of 561 decks +10% synergy
Cloud Key
10% of 598 decks +6% synergy
Parhelion II
10% of 598 decks +9% synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
10% of 598 decks +9% synergy
Imposter Mech
10% of 598 decks +8% synergy
Surgehacker Mech
9% of 598 decks +8% synergy
Insight Engine
9% of 70 decks -11% synergy
Weatherlight
9% of 598 decks +7% synergy
Mystic Forge
9% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8% of 462 decks +2% synergy
Throne of Geth
8% of 598 decks +7% synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8% of 598 decks +7% synergy
The Key to the Vault
7% of 511 decks +4% synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7% of 598 decks +7% synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7% of 70 decks -8% synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
7% of 528 decks +5% synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7% of 529 decks +5% synergy
Aerial Surveyor
7% of 598 decks +6% synergy
Reaver Titan
6% of 598 decks +6% synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
6% of 598 decks +6% synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6% of 585 decks +5% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Darksteel Forge
5% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
39% of 598 decks +38% synergy
Uncivil Unrest
24% of 598 decks +23% synergy
Tempered Steel
24% of 598 decks +23% synergy
Felidar Retreat
23% of 598 decks +22% synergy
Resourceful Defense
22% of 598 decks +18% synergy
Sigarda's Summons
12% of 598 decks +12% synergy
True Conviction
11% of 598 decks +9% synergy
Storm the Vault
10% of 598 decks +7% synergy
All Will Be One
9% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
9% of 598 decks +7% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Rising of the Day
7% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Citadel Siege
7% of 598 decks +7% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7% of 598 decks -20% synergy
Inexorable Tide
7% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6% of 191 decks -4% synergy
Gleam of Authority
6% of 598 decks +6% synergy
Mechanized Production
6% of 598 decks +1% synergy
Artificer Class
6% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
5% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
19% of 598 decks +17% synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11% of 598 decks +9% synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6% of 278 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
34% of 598 decks +24% synergy
Karn's Bastion
31% of 598 decks +22% synergy
Great Furnace
31% of 598 decks +21% synergy
Ancient Den
30% of 598 decks +21% synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24% of 598 decks +20% synergy
Buried Ruin
23% of 598 decks +14% synergy
Rogue's Passage
21% of 598 decks +0% synergy
Reliquary Tower
18% of 598 decks -16% synergy
Mech Hangar
16% of 598 decks +15% synergy
Academy Ruins
11% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Inventors' Fair
10% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Temple of the False God
10% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Archway of Innovation
7% of 472 decks +2% synergy
Monumental Henge
7% of 484 decks +4% synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Restless Bivouac
5% of 594 decks +4% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5% of 598 decks -9% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88% of 598 decks -1% synergy
Arcane Signet
86% of 598 decks -3% synergy
Azorius Signet
50% of 598 decks +14% synergy
Boros Signet
45% of 598 decks +12% synergy
Izzet Signet
44% of 598 decks +8% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37% of 598 decks -9% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36% of 598 decks -9% synergy
Fellwar Stone
35% of 598 decks +2% synergy
Talisman of Progress
35% of 598 decks -12% synergy
Commander's Sphere
31% of 598 decks +16% synergy
Mind Stone
21% of 598 decks +6% synergy
Thought Vessel
15% of 598 decks -10% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11% of 598 decks +10% synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7% of 462 decks +6% synergy
Midnight Clock
7% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5% of 598 decks -1% synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5% of 577 decks +1% synergy
Lands
Plains
99% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Island
99% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Mountain
98% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Command Tower
91% of 598 decks -2% synergy
Mystic Monastery
63% of 598 decks +5% synergy
Exotic Orchard
56% of 598 decks -6% synergy
Prairie Stream
46% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Battlefield Forge
37% of 598 decks -2% synergy
Razortide Bridge
37% of 598 decks +26% synergy
Evolving Wilds
36% of 598 decks +8% synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
35% of 598 decks +24% synergy
Rustvale Bridge
35% of 598 decks +24% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34% of 598 decks -13% synergy
Glacial Fortress
31% of 598 decks -20% synergy
Sulfur Falls
31% of 598 decks -18% synergy
Shivan Reef
31% of 598 decks -8% synergy
Perilous Landscape
29% of 479 decks +9% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28% of 598 decks +1% synergy
Raugrin Triome
28% of 598 decks -10% synergy
Spire of Industry
28% of 598 decks +17% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26% of 598 decks -1% synergy
Temple of Triumph
25% of 598 decks +1% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
22% of 598 decks -20% synergy
Azorius Chancery
21% of 598 decks +7% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21% of 598 decks -10% synergy
Sea of Clouds
21% of 598 decks -12% synergy
Boros Garrison
21% of 598 decks +10% synergy
Steam Vents
20% of 598 decks -20% synergy
Sacred Foundry
19% of 598 decks -20% synergy
Path of Ancestry
19% of 598 decks -8% synergy
Power Depot
19% of 598 decks +17% synergy
Training Center
18% of 598 decks -15% synergy
Deserted Beach
18% of 598 decks -5% synergy
Spectator Seating
17% of 598 decks -14% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Myriad Landscape
17% of 598 decks +4% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17% of 598 decks -5% synergy
Port Town
17% of 598 decks -4% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16% of 598 decks -7% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14% of 598 decks +8% synergy
Sundown Pass
14% of 598 decks -7% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12% of 598 decks -8% synergy
Tranquil Cove
11% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11% of 598 decks +3% synergy
Flooded Strand
10% of 598 decks -19% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10% of 598 decks -6% synergy
Legion Leadership
9% of 487 decks +2% synergy
Scalding Tarn
8% of 598 decks -20% synergy
Arid Mesa
8% of 598 decks -20% synergy