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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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Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Abzan Falconer
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Together Forever
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
-30%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Wake the Past
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Artisan
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Burnished Hart
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Raiju
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Grateful Apparition
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Iron Apprentice
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Master of Etherium
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Metropolis Angel
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Emissary Escort
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Walking Skyscraper
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Thought Monitor
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Whelp
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Whirler Rogue
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Disenchant
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-28%synergy
Experimental Augury
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Reject Imperfection
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Take Up the Shield
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Serum Snare
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Machine Over Matter
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Command
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Opt
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Helix
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Refute
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Essence Capture
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Volt Charge
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Suit Up
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Quick Study
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Ride Down
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Steady Progress
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Consider
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Organic Extinction
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Invoke Justice
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Start Your Engines
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Recommission
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Anchor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Delete
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Contentious Plan
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mass Production
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Firestorm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Collective Effort
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Kayla's Command
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Fireball
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Divination
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Excavation Explosion
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Lux Artillery
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
The Key to the Vault
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Brute Suit
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
The Regalia
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Parhelion II
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
World Map
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
The Belligerent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Plate Armor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Contagion Clasp
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Forge
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Born to Drive
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Citadel Siege
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Gleam of Authority
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Gleam of Battle
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Static Net
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Pacifism
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Light
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Military Intelligence
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Paladin Class
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Security Bypass
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Factory
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Forge of Heroes
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-25%synergy
Marble Diamond
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-31%synergy
Network Terminal
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Jeskai Banner
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Manalith
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Boros Cluestone
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Prophetic Prism
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Monastery
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Tranquil Cove
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Razortide Bridge
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Perilous Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-36%synergy
Glacial Fortress
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-39%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-36%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Skybridge Towers
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Unknown Shores
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold Campus
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Highland Lake
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Shimmering Grotto
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy