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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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Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
74%synergy
Abzan Falconer
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Together Forever
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Tezzeret's Gambit
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Experimental Augury
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Axgard Artisan
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Thrummingbird
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Thundering Raiju
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Grateful Apparition
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Interface Ace
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Mindless Automaton
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Slith
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Emissary Escort
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Surge Conductor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Station Monitor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Slagdrill Scrapper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Diversion Unit
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Nesting Bot
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Dragonscale General
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Reject Imperfection
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Serum Snare
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Disenchant
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Unbounded Potential
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Spectral Interference
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Wear // Tear
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Take Up the Shield
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Scale Blessing
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Volt Charge
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Steady Progress
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Skycrash
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ride's End
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bounce Off
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Aetherize
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Reality Heist
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Think Twice
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Desynchronization
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Tune the Narrative
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Fleeting Flight
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aether Spike
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Wake the Past
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Voyage Home
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Organic Extinction
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Requisition Raid
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
One with the Machine
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Thoughtcast
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Contentious Plan
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Collective Effort
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Tune Up
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Handling
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
From Father to Son
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Delete
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Preordain
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
United Battlefront
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Full Throttle
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Collision Course
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Invoke Justice
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Damning Verdict
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Repurposing Bay
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Alacrian Armory
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Clamorous Ironclad
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Mangler
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Aether Syphon
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Contagion Clasp
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Rover Blades
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Collector's Cage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Citadel Siege
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Gleam of Authority
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Resourceful Defense
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Pia's Revolution
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Restless Bivouac
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-24%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Reef Roads
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Country Roads
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Restless Spire
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Azorius Signet
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Solar Array
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Solar Transformer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Triumph
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Landscape
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Tranquil Cove
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Glittering Massif
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Summit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-23%synergy
Ferrous Lake
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Opal Palace
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy