Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Aristocrats

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Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
2025 gave us plenty of new mechanics to play with in Magic, so let's dig through them all to see the best card for each.
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Firebender Ascension
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
2.5%inclusion4 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
2.3%inclusion4 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
2.0%inclusion3 decks148 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ainok Strike Leader
83%inclusion574 decks691 decks
71%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
86%inclusion598 decks692 decks
71%synergy
Will of the Mardu
79%inclusion548 decks691 decks
68%synergy
Grand Crescendo
69%inclusion480 decks692 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion524 decks692 decks
62%synergy
Skullclamp
88%inclusion610 decks692 decks
60%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
67%inclusion466 decks691 decks
57%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
65%inclusion448 decks692 decks
56%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
62%inclusion429 decks692 decks
54%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
67%inclusion465 decks692 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion572 decks692 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
67%inclusion464 decks692 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion441 decks692 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
63%inclusion435 decks692 decks
45%synergy
Impact Tremors
60%inclusion417 decks692 decks
45%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
60%inclusion415 decks692 decks
48%synergy
Infantry Shield
60%inclusion412 decks691 decks
49%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
59%inclusion409 decks692 decks
41%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
56%inclusion389 decks692 decks
48%synergy
Windcrag Siege
56%inclusion387 decks690 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion97 decks692 decks
-13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion87 decks692 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion75 decks692 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.1%inclusion63 decks692 decks
-6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.8%inclusion54 decks692 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.9%inclusion48 decks692 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.8%inclusion47 decks692 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
56%inclusion387 decks692 decks
46%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
51%inclusion349 decks691 decks
39%synergy
Goldlust Triad
50%inclusion348 decks691 decks
42%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
50%inclusion343 decks687 decks
36%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion344 decks692 decks
40%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
46%inclusion320 decks692 decks
30%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
46%inclusion315 decks692 decks
39%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
45%inclusion311 decks692 decks
40%synergy
Warren Soultrader
45%inclusion311 decks692 decks
40%synergy
Teysa Karlov
44%inclusion305 decks692 decks
37%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion304 decks692 decks
27%synergy
Selfless Spirit
41%inclusion285 decks692 decks
35%synergy
Ironwill Forger
36%inclusion252 decks691 decks
30%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
36%inclusion249 decks691 decks
29%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
36%inclusion247 decks692 decks
27%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
36%inclusion247 decks692 decks
32%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
33%inclusion229 decks692 decks
24%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion225 decks692 decks
28%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
30%inclusion207 decks692 decks
26%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
30%inclusion207 decks692 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
30%inclusion206 decks692 decks
16%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
29%inclusion203 decks691 decks
24%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
28%inclusion194 decks691 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion182 decks692 decks
8%synergy
Goldnight Commander
26%inclusion181 decks692 decks
23%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion181 decks692 decks
15%synergy
Legion Warboss
26%inclusion180 decks692 decks
23%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
25%inclusion176 decks692 decks
15%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
25%inclusion176 decks692 decks
22%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
25%inclusion173 decks692 decks
20%synergy
Stadium Headliner
24%inclusion162 decks687 decks
19%synergy
Agate Instigator
23%inclusion161 decks692 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Courage
23%inclusion161 decks692 decks
19%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
23%inclusion99 decks426 decks
18%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
23%inclusion159 decks691 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
23%inclusion157 decks692 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
23%inclusion123 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
22%inclusion153 decks692 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion93 decks424 decks
19%synergy
Carrion Feeder
21%inclusion148 decks692 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Tactician
20%inclusion137 decks688 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion136 decks692 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion130 decks692 decks
8%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
18%inclusion128 decks692 decks
14%synergy
Ocelot Pride
17%inclusion121 decks692 decks
16%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
17%inclusion115 decks692 decks
10%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
16%inclusion110 decks692 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
16%inclusion109 decks692 decks
7%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
16%inclusion109 decks692 decks
9%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
16%inclusion109 decks692 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
55%inclusion384 decks692 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion340 decks692 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
45%inclusion310 decks692 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion241 decks692 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
26%inclusion182 decks692 decks
24%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion170 decks692 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion160 decks692 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion139 decks692 decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion137 decks692 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion129 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
19%inclusion129 decks692 decks
15%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
18%inclusion122 decks692 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion109 decks692 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion109 decks692 decks
-4%synergy
Secure the Wastes
16%inclusion109 decks692 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion108 decks692 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion99 decks692 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion98 decks692 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion90 decks692 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion90 decks692 decks
0%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion86 decks692 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion84 decks692 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion82 decks692 decks
-5%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.1%inclusion63 decks692 decks
-3%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.8%inclusion61 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.5%inclusion59 decks692 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.5%inclusion59 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.9%inclusion55 decks692 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.9%inclusion55 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.1%inclusion49 decks692 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion49 decks692 decks
2%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.3%inclusion37 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
40%inclusion275 decks692 decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
32%inclusion221 decks692 decks
29%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
26%inclusion179 decks692 decks
20%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion145 decks692 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion142 decks692 decks
-2%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
15%inclusion106 decks692 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion105 decks692 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion102 decks692 decks
12%synergy
Song of Totentanz
13%inclusion92 decks692 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion75 decks692 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.7%inclusion60 decks692 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
8.4%inclusion58 decks692 decks
1%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.1%inclusion56 decks692 decks
6%synergy
Worthy Cost
7.4%inclusion51 decks687 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion48 decks692 decks
2%synergy
Martial Coup
6.5%inclusion45 decks692 decks
1%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.8%inclusion40 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion38 decks692 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion35 decks692 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
42%inclusion293 decks692 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
35%inclusion242 decks692 decks
27%synergy
Blade of Selves
29%inclusion201 decks692 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion159 decks692 decks
16%synergy
Spawning Pit
14%inclusion97 decks692 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion92 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion90 decks692 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
12%inclusion82 decks692 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion70 decks692 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Within Range
52%inclusion360 decks691 decks
42%synergy
Reconnaissance
47%inclusion324 decks692 decks
36%synergy
Warleader's Call
46%inclusion318 decks692 decks
34%synergy
Divine Visitation
43%inclusion297 decks692 decks
39%synergy
All-Out Assault
36%inclusion249 decks692 decks
23%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
33%inclusion227 decks692 decks
28%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
24%inclusion165 decks692 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion128 decks692 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion115 decks692 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion105 decks692 decks
8%synergy
Thunder of Unity
15%inclusion103 decks690 decks
11%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion91 decks692 decks
7%synergy
Legion Loyalty
12%inclusion84 decks692 decks
9%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion80 decks692 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion79 decks692 decks
7%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
11%inclusion74 decks692 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.8%inclusion61 decks692 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.7%inclusion60 decks692 decks
-7%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.7%inclusion60 decks692 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.0%inclusion37 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.1%inclusion49 decks692 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.4%inclusion44 decks692 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion41 decks692 decks
-3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.1%inclusion35 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
41%inclusion284 decks692 decks
31%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
26%inclusion178 decks692 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion90 decks692 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion438 decks692 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
56%inclusion385 decks692 decks
33%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
52%inclusion358 decks691 decks
43%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
42%inclusion292 decks692 decks
32%synergy
Castle Embereth
35%inclusion245 decks692 decks
31%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
35%inclusion243 decks692 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion179 decks692 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion114 decks692 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion88 decks692 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion80 decks692 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion78 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion67 decks692 decks
-14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion66 decks692 decks
-4%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion63 decks692 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.4%inclusion33 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
6.1%inclusion42 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion39 decks692 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.3%inclusion37 decks692 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion633 decks692 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion626 decks692 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion454 decks692 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
64%inclusion443 decks692 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion334 decks692 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion193 decks692 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion88 decks692 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion77 decks692 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.2%inclusion64 decks692 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion45 decks692 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion685 decks692 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion681 decks692 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion677 decks692 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion676 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion529 decks692 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion528 decks692 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
75%inclusion522 decks692 decks
52%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion516 decks692 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion505 decks692 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion503 decks692 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion501 decks692 decks
33%synergy
Nomad Outpost
69%inclusion475 decks692 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
59%inclusion411 decks692 decks
40%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
53%inclusion369 decks692 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion364 decks692 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion344 decks692 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Landscape
50%inclusion344 decks692 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion319 decks692 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion296 decks692 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion262 decks692 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion260 decks692 decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
36%inclusion252 decks692 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion248 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion241 decks692 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion237 decks692 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion213 decks692 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion203 decks692 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion201 decks692 decks
6%synergy
Canyon Slough
28%inclusion197 decks692 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion178 decks692 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion176 decks692 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion171 decks692 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion169 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion153 decks692 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion150 decks692 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion146 decks692 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion120 decks692 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion102 decks692 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion98 decks692 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion86 decks692 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion82 decks692 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion81 decks692 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion79 decks692 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion76 decks692 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion70 decks692 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion68 decks692 decks
-17%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion66 decks692 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion63 decks692 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
8.8%inclusion61 decks692 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
8.4%inclusion58 decks692 decks
-4%synergy