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Josh Nelson
Jul 28, 2025
The 5 Best Magic Sets That Returned To Older Planes
In this article, we explore the five best Magic sets to return to a planar setting within the Magic Multiverse!
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Icetill Explorer
52% of 345 decks +35% synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10% of 356 decks +8% synergy
Horizon Explorer
9% of 362 decks +7% synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
6% of 359 decks +5% synergy
Exploration Broodship
6% of 362 decks +4% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Life from the Loam
78% of 795 decks +63% synergy
Gravecrawler
70% of 795 decks +63% synergy
Six
77% of 795 decks +60% synergy
Teval's Judgment
72% of 771 decks +54% synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
73% of 768 decks +53% synergy
Ripples of Undeath
63% of 795 decks +49% synergy
Insidious Roots
55% of 795 decks +48% synergy
Hedron Crab
57% of 795 decks +47% synergy
Tortured Existence
50% of 795 decks +47% synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
65% of 795 decks +45% synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
66% of 795 decks +44% synergy
Victimize
58% of 795 decks +44% synergy
Eternal Witness
58% of 795 decks +30% synergy
The Gitrog Monster
57% of 795 decks +44% synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
56% of 764 decks +41% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
56% of 795 decks +21% synergy
Dread Return
52% of 795 decks +42% synergy
Deathrite Shaman
50% of 795 decks +34% synergy
Hedge Shredder
49% of 795 decks +33% synergy
Conduit of Worlds
49% of 795 decks +34% synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
58% of 795 decks +48% synergy
Crop Rotation
49% of 795 decks +37% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45% of 795 decks +23% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39% of 795 decks +24% synergy
Demonic Tutor
38% of 795 decks +20% synergy
Rhystic Study
36% of 795 decks +14% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29% of 795 decks +16% synergy
Glacial Chasm
23% of 795 decks +21% synergy
Gifts Ungiven
21% of 795 decks +19% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
18% of 795 decks +13% synergy
Creatures
Wonder
46% of 795 decks +34% synergy
Birds of Paradise
44% of 795 decks +13% synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
41% of 795 decks +31% synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
41% of 795 decks +29% synergy
Aftermath Analyst
40% of 795 decks +29% synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
38% of 795 decks +22% synergy
Ramunap Excavator
36% of 795 decks +24% synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
36% of 795 decks +20% synergy
The Scarab God
36% of 795 decks +31% synergy
Kishla Skimmer
35% of 768 decks +22% synergy
Skull Prophet
34% of 795 decks +23% synergy
Timeless Witness
33% of 795 decks +25% synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
32% of 795 decks +26% synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
32% of 795 decks +25% synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
30% of 795 decks +17% synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
29% of 795 decks +23% synergy
Steward of the Harvest
29% of 771 decks +22% synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
28% of 795 decks +24% synergy
Hermit Druid
27% of 795 decks +21% synergy
Scute Swarm
27% of 795 decks +15% synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
26% of 795 decks +21% synergy
Warren Soultrader
26% of 795 decks +24% synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
26% of 795 decks +25% synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
26% of 795 decks +18% synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
25% of 795 decks +16% synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
25% of 795 decks +16% synergy
River Kelpie
23% of 795 decks +17% synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
23% of 795 decks +19% synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
23% of 774 decks +15% synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
23% of 795 decks +12% synergy
Delighted Halfling
22% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Lotus Cobra
21% of 795 decks +10% synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
20% of 795 decks +16% synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
20% of 795 decks +14% synergy
Tireless Provisioner
19% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Nyx Weaver
19% of 795 decks +12% synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
19% of 795 decks +15% synergy
Bloodghast
18% of 795 decks +14% synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
18% of 763 decks +11% synergy
Psychic Frog
17% of 795 decks +13% synergy
World Shaper
16% of 795 decks +7% synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
16% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15% of 795 decks +13% synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
15% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Floral Evoker
15% of 768 decks +8% synergy
Molt Tender
15% of 795 decks +11% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Springbloom Druid
14% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Instants
Entomb
39% of 795 decks +30% synergy
Deadly Rollick
30% of 795 decks +17% synergy
Counterspell
29% of 795 decks -5% synergy
Tear Asunder
29% of 795 decks +19% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28% of 795 decks +8% synergy
Heroic Intervention
26% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Swan Song
25% of 795 decks +11% synergy
Beast Within
25% of 795 decks -4% synergy
Harrow
24% of 795 decks +13% synergy
Noxious Revival
23% of 795 decks +15% synergy
Mana Drain
22% of 795 decks +10% synergy
Worldly Tutor
21% of 795 decks +12% synergy
Putrefy
21% of 795 decks -3% synergy
Grapple with the Past
21% of 795 decks +16% synergy
Dark Ritual
16% of 795 decks +3% synergy
Sink into Stupor
16% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Lethal Scheme
16% of 795 decks +12% synergy
Abrupt Decay
14% of 795 decks +3% synergy
Arcane Denial
13% of 795 decks -1% synergy
Grisly Salvage
13% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
12% of 795 decks +10% synergy
Auroral Procession
12% of 772 decks +7% synergy
Force of Will
12% of 795 decks +4% synergy
Fell the Profane
11% of 795 decks +4% synergy
Mystical Tutor
11% of 795 decks +2% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9% of 795 decks +5% synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
8% of 795 decks +5% synergy
Negate
8% of 795 decks -10% synergy
Realms Uncharted
7% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Constant Mists
7% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Force of Negation
7% of 795 decks -0% synergy
Demonic Consultation
6% of 795 decks +0% synergy
Nature's Claim
6% of 795 decks +1% synergy
Veil of Summer
6% of 795 decks -0% synergy
Pact of Negation
6% of 795 decks +0% synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6% of 795 decks +3% synergy
Flusterstorm
5% of 795 decks -1% synergy
Frantic Search
5% of 795 decks -2% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5% of 795 decks -3% synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
47% of 795 decks +2% synergy
Living Death
46% of 795 decks +34% synergy
Will of the Sultai
38% of 768 decks +26% synergy
Nature's Lore
35% of 795 decks +7% synergy
Toxic Deluge
33% of 795 decks +14% synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
29% of 771 decks +20% synergy
Three Visits
29% of 795 decks +4% synergy
Rampant Growth
22% of 795 decks -16% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20% of 795 decks +11% synergy
Cultivate
20% of 795 decks -23% synergy
Finale of Devastation
19% of 795 decks +12% synergy
Buried Alive
18% of 795 decks +11% synergy
Welcome the Dead
16% of 768 decks +9% synergy
Diabolic Intent
15% of 795 decks +10% synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12% of 795 decks +5% synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11% of 766 decks +8% synergy
Culling Ritual
11% of 795 decks -3% synergy
Treasure Cruise
11% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10% of 795 decks +2% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10% of 795 decks +7% synergy
Scapeshift
10% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Damnation
10% of 795 decks +1% synergy
Death Begets Life
10% of 768 decks +3% synergy
Windfall
9% of 795 decks +0% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8% of 795 decks +1% synergy
Casualties of War
8% of 795 decks -1% synergy
Splendid Reclamation
7% of 795 decks +3% synergy
Stitch Together
7% of 795 decks +5% synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7% of 795 decks +2% synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7% of 795 decks +4% synergy
Necromantic Selection
6% of 795 decks +3% synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
6% of 795 decks +2% synergy
Malevolent Rumble
5% of 795 decks +3% synergy
Singularity Rupture
5% of 365 decks -1% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
47% of 795 decks +44% synergy
Altar of Dementia
39% of 795 decks +30% synergy
Lightning Greaves
26% of 795 decks +4% synergy
Crucible of Worlds
25% of 795 decks +17% synergy
Mesmeric Orb
18% of 795 decks +7% synergy
Amulet of Vigor
15% of 795 decks +12% synergy
The One Ring
15% of 795 decks +7% synergy
Zuran Orb
12% of 795 decks +11% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11% of 795 decks +7% synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8% of 795 decks +5% synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
7% of 795 decks +5% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7% of 795 decks -18% synergy
Essence Anchor
6% of 768 decks +2% synergy
Embalmer's Tools
5% of 795 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Reclamation
31% of 795 decks +25% synergy
Animate Dead
31% of 795 decks +17% synergy
Titans' Nest
25% of 795 decks +21% synergy
Exploration
25% of 795 decks +13% synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
21% of 795 decks +16% synergy
Mystic Remora
18% of 795 decks +1% synergy
Glacierwood Siege
18% of 771 decks +11% synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
16% of 772 decks +7% synergy
Spelunking
14% of 795 decks +8% synergy
Sylvan Library
14% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13% of 795 decks +12% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13% of 795 decks +10% synergy
Oversold Cemetery
11% of 795 decks +7% synergy
Crawling Sensation
11% of 795 decks +7% synergy
Necromancy
8% of 795 decks +4% synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5% of 795 decks +4% synergy
Squandered Resources
5% of 795 decks +4% synergy
Parallel Lives
5% of 795 decks +2% synergy
Necropotence
5% of 795 decks +1% synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
6% of 795 decks +2% synergy
Utility Lands
Shifting Woodland
52% of 795 decks +40% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
51% of 795 decks +29% synergy
Command Beacon
44% of 795 decks +34% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44% of 795 decks +26% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43% of 795 decks +24% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
40% of 795 decks +29% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35% of 795 decks +18% synergy
Strip Mine
34% of 795 decks +29% synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
33% of 795 decks +26% synergy
Bojuka Bog
31% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Mistrise Village
27% of 772 decks +17% synergy
Dakmor Salvage
27% of 795 decks +21% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26% of 795 decks +21% synergy
Memorial to Folly
21% of 795 decks +17% synergy
Ancient Tomb
19% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
19% of 795 decks +15% synergy
Cabal Coffers
17% of 795 decks +12% synergy
Drownyard Temple
17% of 795 decks +13% synergy
Lotus Field
15% of 795 decks +11% synergy
Thespian's Stage
12% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Kishla Village
12% of 772 decks +6% synergy
Wasteland
11% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Dryad Arbor
11% of 795 decks +8% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Urza's Saga
10% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Vesuva
9% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Reliquary Tower
9% of 795 decks -20% synergy
Dark Depths
8% of 795 decks +5% synergy
Maze of Ith
7% of 795 decks +5% synergy
Mortuary Mire
6% of 795 decks -3% synergy
Ghost Quarter
6% of 795 decks +3% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Signet
71% of 795 decks -1% synergy
Lotus Petal
11% of 795 decks +2% synergy
Chrome Mox
10% of 795 decks +4% synergy
Fellwar Stone
9% of 795 decks -6% synergy
Mox Diamond
9% of 795 decks +3% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8% of 795 decks -8% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8% of 795 decks -8% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7% of 795 decks -9% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97% of 795 decks +7% synergy
Forest
90% of 795 decks -0% synergy
Swamp
90% of 795 decks +0% synergy
Island
87% of 795 decks -3% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
74% of 795 decks +29% synergy
Breeding Pool
72% of 795 decks +28% synergy
Watery Grave
72% of 795 decks +28% synergy
Polluted Delta
70% of 795 decks +36% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
69% of 795 decks +34% synergy
Misty Rainforest
68% of 795 decks +34% synergy
Zagoth Triome
54% of 795 decks +15% synergy
Exotic Orchard
53% of 795 decks -2% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50% of 795 decks +7% synergy
Underground Mortuary
48% of 795 decks +31% synergy
Hedge Maze
47% of 795 decks +28% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
46% of 795 decks +20% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44% of 795 decks +0% synergy
Undercity Sewers
43% of 795 decks +27% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
42% of 795 decks +12% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40% of 795 decks +8% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
38% of 795 decks +7% synergy
Opulent Palace
36% of 795 decks -16% synergy
Morphic Pool
34% of 795 decks +8% synergy
Sunken Hollow
33% of 795 decks -4% synergy
Windswept Heath
25% of 795 decks +15% synergy
Foreboding Landscape
25% of 795 decks +2% synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
24% of 795 decks +4% synergy
Bayou
24% of 795 decks +10% synergy
Underground Sea
23% of 795 decks +10% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22% of 795 decks +13% synergy
Tropical Island
22% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Wooded Foothills
22% of 795 decks +12% synergy
Fabled Passage
21% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20% of 795 decks +11% synergy
Flooded Strand
20% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Marsh Flats
19% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Fetid Pools
18% of 795 decks +5% synergy
Wastewood Verge
17% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17% of 795 decks -7% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17% of 795 decks -16% synergy
Sink into Stupor
16% of 795 decks +9% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16% of 795 decks -13% synergy
Deathcap Glade
15% of 795 decks +1% synergy
City of Brass
15% of 795 decks +6% synergy
Underground River
15% of 795 decks -2% synergy
Scalding Tarn
15% of 795 decks +5% synergy
Willowrush Verge
15% of 795 decks +7% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15% of 795 decks -3% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13% of 795 decks -2% synergy
Temple of Malady
13% of 795 decks -7% synergy