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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MTGStocks
Firebender Ascension
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
2.5%inclusion4 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
2.2%inclusion3 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
2.0%inclusion3 decks148 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ainok Strike Leader
83%inclusion568 decks683 decks
71%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
87%inclusion592 decks684 decks
71%synergy
Will of the Mardu
79%inclusion541 decks683 decks
68%synergy
Grand Crescendo
70%inclusion476 decks684 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion518 decks684 decks
62%synergy
Skullclamp
88%inclusion603 decks684 decks
60%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
67%inclusion461 decks683 decks
57%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
65%inclusion442 decks684 decks
56%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
62%inclusion425 decks684 decks
54%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
67%inclusion459 decks684 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion569 decks684 decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
67%inclusion459 decks684 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion438 decks684 decks
30%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
63%inclusion428 decks684 decks
45%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
60%inclusion411 decks684 decks
48%synergy
Impact Tremors
60%inclusion410 decks684 decks
45%synergy
Infantry Shield
59%inclusion406 decks683 decks
49%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
59%inclusion405 decks684 decks
41%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
56%inclusion385 decks684 decks
48%synergy
Windcrag Siege
56%inclusion383 decks682 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion96 decks684 decks
-13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion85 decks684 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion74 decks684 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.9%inclusion61 decks684 decks
-6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.7%inclusion53 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.9%inclusion47 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.7%inclusion46 decks684 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
56%inclusion383 decks684 decks
46%synergy
Goldlust Triad
51%inclusion345 decks683 decks
42%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
50%inclusion343 decks683 decks
39%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
50%inclusion338 decks679 decks
36%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion339 decks684 decks
39%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
46%inclusion315 decks684 decks
30%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
46%inclusion312 decks684 decks
39%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
45%inclusion307 decks684 decks
39%synergy
Warren Soultrader
45%inclusion306 decks684 decks
40%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion302 decks684 decks
27%synergy
Teysa Karlov
44%inclusion302 decks684 decks
37%synergy
Selfless Spirit
41%inclusion281 decks684 decks
35%synergy
Ironwill Forger
36%inclusion249 decks683 decks
30%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
36%inclusion245 decks684 decks
27%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
36%inclusion244 decks683 decks
28%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
36%inclusion243 decks684 decks
32%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
33%inclusion226 decks684 decks
24%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion224 decks684 decks
29%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
30%inclusion205 decks684 decks
26%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
30%inclusion205 decks684 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
30%inclusion203 decks684 decks
16%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
29%inclusion198 decks683 decks
24%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
28%inclusion193 decks683 decks
23%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion181 decks684 decks
16%synergy
Legion Warboss
26%inclusion179 decks684 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion179 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Goldnight Commander
26%inclusion179 decks684 decks
23%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
26%inclusion175 decks684 decks
15%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
25%inclusion174 decks684 decks
22%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
25%inclusion169 decks684 decks
20%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
24%inclusion99 decks418 decks
19%synergy
Stadium Headliner
24%inclusion160 decks679 decks
19%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
23%inclusion159 decks683 decks
17%synergy
Agate Instigator
23%inclusion158 decks684 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Courage
23%inclusion158 decks684 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
23%inclusion157 decks684 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
23%inclusion123 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
22%inclusion153 decks684 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion91 decks416 decks
19%synergy
Carrion Feeder
21%inclusion145 decks684 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Tactician
20%inclusion137 decks680 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion136 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion126 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
18%inclusion125 decks684 decks
14%synergy
Ocelot Pride
18%inclusion121 decks684 decks
16%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
17%inclusion114 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
16%inclusion109 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
16%inclusion108 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
16%inclusion108 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
16%inclusion108 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
55%inclusion379 decks684 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion337 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
45%inclusion307 decks684 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion237 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
27%inclusion184 decks684 decks
24%synergy
Village Rites
24%inclusion166 decks684 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion160 decks684 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion136 decks684 decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion135 decks684 decks
12%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
19%inclusion129 decks684 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion128 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
17%inclusion118 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion107 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
16%inclusion107 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion107 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion106 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion97 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion96 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion89 decks684 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion88 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion86 decks684 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion84 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion81 decks684 decks
-5%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.1%inclusion62 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.9%inclusion61 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.5%inclusion58 decks684 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.5%inclusion58 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion53 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.5%inclusion51 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.2%inclusion49 decks684 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.0%inclusion48 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.4%inclusion37 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
40%inclusion272 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
32%inclusion221 decks684 decks
30%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
26%inclusion177 decks684 decks
20%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion142 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion140 decks684 decks
-2%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
15%inclusion106 decks684 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion105 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion102 decks684 decks
12%synergy
Song of Totentanz
13%inclusion91 decks684 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion74 decks684 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion59 decks684 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion57 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.2%inclusion56 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Worthy Cost
7.5%inclusion51 decks679 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion48 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Martial Coup
6.6%inclusion45 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.8%inclusion40 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion36 decks684 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
42%inclusion289 decks684 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
35%inclusion239 decks684 decks
27%synergy
Blade of Selves
29%inclusion197 decks684 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion158 decks684 decks
17%synergy
Spawning Pit
14%inclusion95 decks684 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion90 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion88 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
12%inclusion80 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion67 decks684 decks
-22%synergy
Enchantments
Within Range
52%inclusion356 decks683 decks
42%synergy
Reconnaissance
47%inclusion321 decks684 decks
37%synergy
Warleader's Call
46%inclusion315 decks684 decks
34%synergy
Divine Visitation
43%inclusion294 decks684 decks
39%synergy
All-Out Assault
36%inclusion248 decks684 decks
24%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
33%inclusion224 decks684 decks
28%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
24%inclusion164 decks684 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion127 decks684 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion114 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion103 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Thunder of Unity
15%inclusion100 decks682 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion90 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Legion Loyalty
12%inclusion82 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion79 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion78 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
11%inclusion73 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.6%inclusion59 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.6%inclusion59 decks684 decks
-7%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.6%inclusion59 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.2%inclusion37 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.0%inclusion48 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.4%inclusion44 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.7%inclusion39 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.1%inclusion35 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
41%inclusion280 decks684 decks
31%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
26%inclusion177 decks684 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion87 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion433 decks684 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
56%inclusion381 decks684 decks
33%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
52%inclusion353 decks683 decks
43%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
42%inclusion289 decks684 decks
32%synergy
Castle Embereth
35%inclusion242 decks684 decks
31%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
35%inclusion240 decks684 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion177 decks684 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion111 decks684 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion85 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion79 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion77 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion65 decks684 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.4%inclusion64 decks684 decks
-14%synergy
High Market
8.9%inclusion61 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.5%inclusion33 decks505 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
6.1%inclusion42 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion39 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.3%inclusion36 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion625 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion618 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion448 decks684 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
64%inclusion436 decks684 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion332 decks684 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion191 decks684 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion86 decks684 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion74 decks684 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.1%inclusion62 decks684 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion45 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion677 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion673 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion669 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion668 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion525 decks684 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion524 decks684 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
76%inclusion520 decks684 decks
53%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion512 decks684 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion500 decks684 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion498 decks684 decks
34%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion497 decks684 decks
33%synergy
Nomad Outpost
69%inclusion470 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
60%inclusion411 decks684 decks
41%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion369 decks684 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion358 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Landscape
50%inclusion343 decks684 decks
31%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion339 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion315 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion293 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion258 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion256 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
36%inclusion247 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion245 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion239 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion236 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion212 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion202 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion201 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
29%inclusion196 decks684 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion178 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion174 decks684 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion170 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion168 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion152 decks684 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion149 decks684 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion144 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion120 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion102 decks684 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion96 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion86 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion82 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion80 decks684 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion80 decks684 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion76 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion67 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion67 decks684 decks
-17%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion67 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion61 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
8.9%inclusion61 decks684 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
8.5%inclusion58 decks684 decks
-4%synergy