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Chris Guest
Feb 2, 2026
Chris Guest
Is Mathemagics a Good Card?
Wizards just revealed a couple of cards from Secrets of Strixhaven, including the next X draw spell Mathemagics. But is it good?
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10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Celestial Reunion
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
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Unbound Flourishing
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
87%synergy
Freed from the Real
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
73%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
71%synergy
Primordial Hydra
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
70%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
70%synergy
Exsanguinate
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
68%synergy
Hungering Hydra
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
67%synergy
Curse of the Swine
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
65%synergy
Voracious Hydra
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
65%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
65%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
64%synergy
Doubling Season
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Genesis Hydra
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Branching Evolution
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
57%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
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The Goose Mother
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Protean Hydra
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Nexos
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Hooded Hydra
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Managorger Hydra
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Altered Ego
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Gyre Sage
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Capricopian
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Feral Hydra
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Incubation Druid
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Tyrant Guard
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sporocyst
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Warden of the Grove
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Inspiring Call
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Syncopate
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Condescend
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Icy Blast
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Power Sink
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Silkguard
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Biomass Mutation
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Putrefy
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Spell Burst
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Clash of Wills
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Negate
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Denial
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Voidslime
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
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Animist's Awakening
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Farseek
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Cultivate
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Profane Command
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Mind Spring
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Awaken the Woods
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Open into Wonder
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Gaze of Granite
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Wildest Dreams
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Open the Way
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Entrancing Melody
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Mind Grind
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Primal Might
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
The Earth Crystal
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Fractal Harness
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Umbral Mantle
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Mana Reflection
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Hydra's Growth
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Primal Vigor
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Lives
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Strength
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sphere Grid
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Opulent Palace
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Zagoth Triome
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Tropical Island
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Bayou
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Mire
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
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