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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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Biorganic Carapace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
3%synergy
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Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
61%inclusion371 decks607 decks
60%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
54%inclusion330 decks607 decks
53%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion321 decks607 decks
52%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
52%inclusion314 decks607 decks
50%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion353 decks607 decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion341 decks607 decks
49%synergy
Abzan Falconer
50%inclusion305 decks607 decks
49%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
58%inclusion354 decks607 decks
47%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
48%inclusion292 decks607 decks
47%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion273 decks607 decks
42%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion367 decks607 decks
-8%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion302 decks607 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion285 decks607 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion282 decks607 decks
-3%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
46%inclusion277 decks607 decks
41%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion262 decks607 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion255 decks607 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion251 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
40%inclusion242 decks607 decks
38%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
40%inclusion242 decks607 decks
35%synergy
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Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion239 decks607 decks
35%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
36%inclusion217 decks607 decks
35%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
34%inclusion205 decks607 decks
32%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
31%inclusion186 decks607 decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion185 decks607 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion184 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion183 decks607 decks
29%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion183 decks607 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion179 decks607 decks
27%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29%inclusion150 decks517 decks
20%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
28%inclusion143 decks509 decks
27%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion165 decks607 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion158 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
26%inclusion155 decks607 decks
25%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
24%inclusion139 decks590 decks
19%synergy
Danny Pink
23%inclusion141 decks607 decks
22%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
23%inclusion139 decks607 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Raiju
23%inclusion139 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
22%inclusion134 decks607 decks
20%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
22%inclusion131 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Surge Conductor
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
21%inclusion128 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion122 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion122 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
19%inclusion117 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
19%inclusion115 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion115 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
19%inclusion115 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion112 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
17%inclusion102 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Artisan
17%inclusion101 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion91 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion91 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion87 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
14%inclusion83 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion81 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion39 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion76 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
12%inclusion37 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Master of Etherium
12%inclusion74 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion72 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
12%inclusion53 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
12%inclusion71 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion70 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion69 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Filigree Vector
11%inclusion68 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion66 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion63 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
39%inclusion235 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion213 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
35%inclusion210 decks607 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion173 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion168 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion155 decks607 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion78 decks607 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion71 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion66 decks607 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion66 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion64 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion59 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion46 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.6%inclusion52 decks607 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.9%inclusion48 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion47 decks607 decks
-12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
7.3%inclusion43 decks591 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
7.1%inclusion35 decks492 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.9%inclusion42 decks607 decks
-12%synergy
Serum Snare
6.9%inclusion42 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion41 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.1%inclusion37 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.1%inclusion37 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion37 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.1%inclusion37 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.9%inclusion36 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.4%inclusion33 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.3%inclusion32 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.1%inclusion30 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion223 decks607 decks
29%synergy
Organic Extinction
36%inclusion219 decks607 decks
29%synergy
Thoughtcast
34%inclusion207 decks607 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion152 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Damning Verdict
24%inclusion144 decks607 decks
22%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion126 decks607 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion99 decks540 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion91 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion85 decks591 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion75 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Voyage Home
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion74 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion63 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.7%inclusion53 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.9%inclusion48 decks607 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.9%inclusion48 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Effort
6.8%inclusion41 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.4%inclusion39 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.4%inclusion39 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion38 decks607 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
5.8%inclusion35 decks607 decks
-10%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.4%inclusion33 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.3%inclusion32 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.1%inclusion31 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Start Your Engines
5.1%inclusion31 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion216 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion206 decks607 decks
30%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
30%inclusion181 decks607 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
21%inclusion127 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion125 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
19%inclusion116 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
16%inclusion98 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion96 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion84 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion38 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion71 decks591 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion72 decks607 decks
-13%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
12%inclusion71 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion67 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion66 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion64 decks607 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion62 decks591 decks
10%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion60 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
9.4%inclusion57 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.1%inclusion55 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.7%inclusion53 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.2%inclusion50 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Weatherlight
8.1%inclusion49 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.9%inclusion39 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.2%inclusion44 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.0%inclusion38 decks541 decks
4%synergy
The Seriema
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.9%inclusion42 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.9%inclusion42 decks607 decks
6%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.6%inclusion37 decks558 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.6%inclusion37 decks559 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.4%inclusion39 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.4%inclusion39 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.3%inclusion38 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5.9%inclusion36 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.6%inclusion34 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion34 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
5.4%inclusion33 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.3%inclusion32 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
38%inclusion233 decks607 decks
38%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
24%inclusion143 decks607 decks
22%synergy
Tempered Steel
23%inclusion141 decks607 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion139 decks607 decks
22%synergy
Resourceful Defense
23%inclusion138 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
12%inclusion72 decks607 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion65 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion58 decks607 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
9.4%inclusion57 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.2%inclusion50 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.2%inclusion50 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.1%inclusion43 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.9%inclusion42 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.9%inclusion42 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.9%inclusion42 decks607 decks
-18%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.6%inclusion40 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.1%inclusion37 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.6%inclusion34 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Artificer Class
5.6%inclusion34 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
18%inclusion110 decks607 decks
17%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion66 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.1%inclusion22 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
35%inclusion215 decks607 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion192 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
31%inclusion190 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion188 decks607 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion146 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion144 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion123 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion105 decks607 decks
-16%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion94 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion68 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion62 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion59 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.8%inclusion34 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.1%inclusion37 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion539 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion522 decks607 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion297 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion265 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion264 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion230 decks607 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion224 decks607 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion218 decks607 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion208 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion183 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion121 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion94 decks607 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion87 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion63 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.9%inclusion34 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.6%inclusion40 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion37 decks607 decks
-2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion599 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion598 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion597 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion553 decks607 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion383 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion340 decks607 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion276 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion231 decks607 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion228 decks607 decks
-3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
36%inclusion221 decks607 decks
24%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
36%inclusion218 decks607 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion216 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion213 decks607 decks
-13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion199 decks607 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion197 decks607 decks
-17%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion188 decks607 decks
-8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
29%inclusion179 decks607 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion173 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion171 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
28%inclusion140 decks509 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion160 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion153 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
23%inclusion139 decks607 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion136 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion134 decks607 decks
-11%synergy
Steam Vents
22%inclusion131 decks607 decks
-19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion131 decks607 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion127 decks607 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion126 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion122 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion116 decks607 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion113 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion113 decks607 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion109 decks607 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion107 decks607 decks
-13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion104 decks607 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion100 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion99 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion97 decks607 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion97 decks607 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion85 decks607 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion80 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion70 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion67 decks607 decks
-8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion67 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion63 decks607 decks
-19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion58 decks607 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion46 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.4%inclusion51 decks607 decks
-19%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.9%inclusion48 decks607 decks
-20%synergy