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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
4.5%inclusion3 decks66 decks
4%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
4.4%inclusion3 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Gwen Stacy
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
55%inclusion98 decks178 decks
54%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion88 decks178 decks
48%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
48%inclusion85 decks178 decks
47%synergy
Abzan Falconer
47%inclusion84 decks178 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion76 decks178 decks
41%synergy
Steel Overseer
49%inclusion87 decks178 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
39%synergy
The Ozolith
38%inclusion67 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
40%inclusion72 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion108 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion86 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
46%inclusion82 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion74 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion72 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
37%inclusion66 decks178 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion63 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
35%inclusion62 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion58 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
32%inclusion57 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
31%inclusion56 decks178 decks
30%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
31%inclusion56 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion55 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Danny Pink
29%inclusion52 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion50 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
26%inclusion46 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
26%inclusion46 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Surge Conductor
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
21%inclusion38 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20%inclusion35 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Grateful Apparition
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Filigree Vector
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Artisan
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
34%inclusion60 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-13%synergy
Swan Song
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
35%inclusion62 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
34%inclusion61 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Damning Verdict
33%inclusion58 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Organic Extinction
32%inclusion57 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion52 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Wave Goodbye
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
18%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
-4%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-11%synergy
Time Wipe
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Lux Artillery
25%inclusion45 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
-10%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Reaver Titan
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Parhelion II
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Insight Engine
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion54 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion52 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Resourceful Defense
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
28%inclusion49 decks178 decks
26%synergy
All Will Be One
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Retreat
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
-16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Storm the Vault
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Artificer Class
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
40%inclusion71 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Seat of the Synod
39%inclusion69 decks178 decks
27%synergy
Great Furnace
39%inclusion69 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
-9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion39 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
High Market
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion162 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion157 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion80 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion76 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion76 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion61 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion60 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion55 decks178 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Solar Array
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion176 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion175 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion174 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion166 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion107 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion94 decks178 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion76 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion75 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion74 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion73 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Razortide Bridge
41%inclusion73 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
39%inclusion69 decks178 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion66 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion58 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion58 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion55 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion54 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion52 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion52 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion52 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion45 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
22%inclusion39 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion38 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion35 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
-14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
-2%synergy