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
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
2.6%inclusion4 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
2.4%inclusion4 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
2.1%inclusion3 decks141 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ainok Strike Leader
83%inclusion571 decks686 decks
71%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
87%inclusion595 decks687 decks
71%synergy
Will of the Mardu
79%inclusion544 decks686 decks
68%synergy
Grand Crescendo
69%inclusion477 decks687 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion519 decks687 decks
62%synergy
Skullclamp
88%inclusion606 decks687 decks
60%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
67%inclusion463 decks686 decks
57%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
65%inclusion444 decks687 decks
56%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
62%inclusion428 decks687 decks
54%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
67%inclusion462 decks687 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion569 decks687 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
67%inclusion461 decks687 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion439 decks687 decks
30%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
63%inclusion431 decks687 decks
45%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
60%inclusion413 decks687 decks
48%synergy
Impact Tremors
60%inclusion412 decks687 decks
45%synergy
Infantry Shield
59%inclusion408 decks686 decks
49%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
59%inclusion407 decks687 decks
42%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
56%inclusion387 decks687 decks
48%synergy
Windcrag Siege
56%inclusion385 decks685 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion97 decks687 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion86 decks687 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion75 decks687 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.9%inclusion61 decks687 decks
-6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.9%inclusion54 decks687 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.8%inclusion47 decks687 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.7%inclusion46 decks687 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
56%inclusion384 decks687 decks
45%synergy
Goldlust Triad
51%inclusion347 decks686 decks
43%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
50%inclusion344 decks686 decks
39%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
50%inclusion340 decks682 decks
36%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion341 decks687 decks
40%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
46%inclusion315 decks687 decks
30%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
46%inclusion313 decks687 decks
39%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
45%inclusion308 decks687 decks
39%synergy
Warren Soultrader
45%inclusion308 decks687 decks
40%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion302 decks687 decks
27%synergy
Teysa Karlov
44%inclusion302 decks687 decks
37%synergy
Selfless Spirit
41%inclusion283 decks687 decks
35%synergy
Ironwill Forger
36%inclusion250 decks686 decks
30%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
36%inclusion246 decks686 decks
29%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
36%inclusion246 decks687 decks
27%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
36%inclusion244 decks687 decks
32%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
33%inclusion227 decks687 decks
24%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion225 decks687 decks
29%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
30%inclusion206 decks687 decks
26%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
30%inclusion205 decks687 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
30%inclusion204 decks687 decks
16%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
29%inclusion200 decks686 decks
24%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
28%inclusion193 decks686 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion181 decks687 decks
8%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion181 decks687 decks
15%synergy
Legion Warboss
26%inclusion180 decks687 decks
24%synergy
Goldnight Commander
26%inclusion180 decks687 decks
23%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
25%inclusion175 decks687 decks
15%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
25%inclusion175 decks687 decks
23%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
25%inclusion170 decks687 decks
20%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
24%inclusion99 decks421 decks
19%synergy
Stadium Headliner
23%inclusion160 decks682 decks
19%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
23%inclusion160 decks686 decks
17%synergy
Agate Instigator
23%inclusion159 decks687 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Courage
23%inclusion159 decks687 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
23%inclusion157 decks687 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
23%inclusion123 decks539 decks
18%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
22%inclusion153 decks687 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion92 decks419 decks
19%synergy
Carrion Feeder
21%inclusion147 decks687 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Tactician
20%inclusion137 decks683 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion137 decks687 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion128 decks687 decks
8%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
18%inclusion125 decks687 decks
14%synergy
Ocelot Pride
17%inclusion120 decks687 decks
16%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
17%inclusion114 decks687 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
16%inclusion109 decks687 decks
7%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
16%inclusion109 decks687 decks
9%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
16%inclusion109 decks687 decks
10%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
16%inclusion108 decks687 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
55%inclusion381 decks687 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion339 decks687 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
45%inclusion308 decks687 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion239 decks687 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
27%inclusion183 decks687 decks
24%synergy
Village Rites
24%inclusion167 decks687 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion160 decks687 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion137 decks687 decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion135 decks687 decks
12%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
19%inclusion129 decks687 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion128 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
17%inclusion120 decks687 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion108 decks687 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
16%inclusion108 decks687 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion108 decks687 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion107 decks687 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion98 decks687 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion96 decks687 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion90 decks687 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion89 decks687 decks
9%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion87 decks687 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion84 decks687 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion81 decks687 decks
-6%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.0%inclusion62 decks687 decks
-3%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.9%inclusion61 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.4%inclusion58 decks687 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.4%inclusion58 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.9%inclusion54 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.6%inclusion52 decks687 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.1%inclusion49 decks687 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.0%inclusion48 decks687 decks
2%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.4%inclusion37 decks687 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
40%inclusion273 decks687 decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
32%inclusion221 decks687 decks
29%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
26%inclusion177 decks687 decks
20%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion144 decks687 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion141 decks687 decks
-2%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
15%inclusion106 decks687 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion105 decks687 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion102 decks687 decks
12%synergy
Song of Totentanz
13%inclusion92 decks687 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion74 decks687 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion59 decks687 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion57 decks687 decks
1%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.2%inclusion56 decks687 decks
7%synergy
Worthy Cost
7.5%inclusion51 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion48 decks687 decks
2%synergy
Martial Coup
6.6%inclusion45 decks687 decks
1%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.8%inclusion40 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion36 decks687 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
43%inclusion292 decks687 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
35%inclusion240 decks687 decks
27%synergy
Blade of Selves
29%inclusion198 decks687 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion157 decks687 decks
16%synergy
Spawning Pit
14%inclusion96 decks687 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion90 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion89 decks687 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
12%inclusion81 decks687 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion68 decks687 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Within Range
52%inclusion357 decks686 decks
42%synergy
Reconnaissance
47%inclusion323 decks687 decks
37%synergy
Warleader's Call
46%inclusion316 decks687 decks
34%synergy
Divine Visitation
43%inclusion296 decks687 decks
39%synergy
All-Out Assault
36%inclusion248 decks687 decks
23%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
33%inclusion225 decks687 decks
28%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
24%inclusion164 decks687 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion127 decks687 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion115 decks687 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion104 decks687 decks
8%synergy
Thunder of Unity
15%inclusion101 decks685 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion90 decks687 decks
7%synergy
Legion Loyalty
12%inclusion83 decks687 decks
9%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11%inclusion79 decks687 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion78 decks687 decks
7%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
11%inclusion73 decks687 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.7%inclusion60 decks687 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.6%inclusion59 decks687 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.6%inclusion59 decks687 decks
-7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.1%inclusion37 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.1%inclusion49 decks687 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.4%inclusion44 decks687 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion41 decks687 decks
-3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.1%inclusion35 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
41%inclusion281 decks687 decks
31%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
26%inclusion177 decks687 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion88 decks687 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion434 decks687 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
56%inclusion383 decks687 decks
33%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
52%inclusion354 decks686 decks
43%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
42%inclusion290 decks687 decks
32%synergy
Castle Embereth
35%inclusion243 decks687 decks
31%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
35%inclusion241 decks687 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion177 decks687 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion112 decks687 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion85 decks687 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion79 decks687 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion78 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion66 decks687 decks
-14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.5%inclusion65 decks687 decks
-5%synergy
High Market
9.0%inclusion62 decks687 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.5%inclusion33 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
6.1%inclusion42 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion39 decks687 decks
-1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.4%inclusion37 decks687 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion628 decks687 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion621 decks687 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion450 decks687 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
64%inclusion438 decks687 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion332 decks687 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion191 decks687 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion86 decks687 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion74 decks687 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.0%inclusion62 decks687 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion45 decks687 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion680 decks687 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion676 decks687 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion672 decks687 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion671 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion527 decks687 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion525 decks687 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
76%inclusion522 decks687 decks
53%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion514 decks687 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion502 decks687 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion500 decks687 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion499 decks687 decks
34%synergy
Nomad Outpost
69%inclusion472 decks687 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
60%inclusion411 decks687 decks
41%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion369 decks687 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion360 decks687 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Landscape
50%inclusion343 decks687 decks
30%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion341 decks687 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion316 decks687 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion294 decks687 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion259 decks687 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion257 decks687 decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
36%inclusion249 decks687 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion246 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion239 decks687 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion236 decks687 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion212 decks687 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion203 decks687 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion201 decks687 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
29%inclusion197 decks687 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion179 decks687 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion175 decks687 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion171 decks687 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion169 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion153 decks687 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion150 decks687 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion146 decks687 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion120 decks687 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion102 decks687 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion96 decks687 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion86 decks687 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion82 decks687 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion80 decks687 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion80 decks687 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion76 decks687 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion68 decks687 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion67 decks687 decks
-17%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion67 decks687 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion61 decks687 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
8.9%inclusion61 decks687 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
8.4%inclusion58 decks687 decks
-4%synergy