Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Optimized

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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
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
81%inclusion219 decks271 decks
65%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
77%inclusion208 decks271 decks
65%synergy
Will of the Mardu
73%inclusion197 decks271 decks
62%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
69%inclusion186 decks271 decks
61%synergy
Voice of Victory
73%inclusion197 decks271 decks
56%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
64%inclusion173 decks271 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
81%inclusion220 decks271 decks
53%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
62%inclusion167 decks271 decks
52%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
59%inclusion160 decks271 decks
49%synergy
Warren Soultrader
53%inclusion143 decks271 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion218 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
64%inclusion174 decks271 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
61%inclusion166 decks271 decks
27%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
61%inclusion165 decks271 decks
43%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
59%inclusion160 decks271 decks
47%synergy
Impact Tremors
57%inclusion154 decks271 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion150 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Warleader's Call
54%inclusion145 decks271 decks
41%synergy
Viscera Seer
53%inclusion143 decks271 decks
39%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
52%inclusion142 decks271 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion128 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion125 decks271 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion122 decks271 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion103 decks271 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion86 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion83 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion69 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion57 decks271 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion57 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion49 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
52%inclusion140 decks271 decks
41%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
48%inclusion130 decks271 decks
36%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
47%inclusion127 decks271 decks
35%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
46%inclusion124 decks267 decks
32%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
45%inclusion121 decks271 decks
35%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
44%inclusion119 decks271 decks
35%synergy
Teysa Karlov
42%inclusion114 decks271 decks
35%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
35%synergy
Goldlust Triad
39%inclusion105 decks271 decks
31%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
38%inclusion102 decks271 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion101 decks271 decks
19%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
37%inclusion99 decks271 decks
32%synergy
Ocelot Pride
36%inclusion98 decks271 decks
34%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
32%inclusion86 decks271 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion85 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
30%inclusion64 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
30%inclusion81 decks271 decks
25%synergy
Agate Instigator
29%inclusion79 decks271 decks
26%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
29%inclusion79 decks271 decks
23%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
27%inclusion73 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Selfless Spirit
25%inclusion68 decks271 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
25%inclusion68 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
25%inclusion68 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion66 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Ironwill Forger
24%inclusion66 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
24%inclusion65 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
24%inclusion65 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
23%inclusion63 decks271 decks
19%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
22%inclusion59 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion58 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
20%inclusion55 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
20%inclusion54 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
20%inclusion53 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
20%inclusion53 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Courage
20%inclusion53 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
19%inclusion51 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
19%inclusion51 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Stadium Headliner
19%inclusion50 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Legion Warboss
18%inclusion49 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
17%inclusion47 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
17%inclusion47 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
17%inclusion47 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
17%inclusion46 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Goldnight Commander
16%inclusion44 decks271 decks
14%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
16%inclusion44 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Ophiomancer
16%inclusion43 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
16%inclusion43 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Mayhem Devil
15%inclusion40 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Grand Crescendo
52%inclusion142 decks271 decks
47%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion121 decks271 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion112 decks271 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion96 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion96 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion89 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion69 decks271 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion66 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion52 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion51 decks271 decks
-11%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion49 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion48 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion44 decks271 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion41 decks271 decks
-5%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
14%inclusion38 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
14%inclusion37 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion36 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion35 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion34 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion32 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion32 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
11%inclusion29 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion26 decks271 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.2%inclusion25 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.7%inclusion21 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.7%inclusion21 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Silence
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Crackling Doom
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
-10%synergy
Pyroblast
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Despark
5.9%inclusion16 decks271 decks
-9%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.2%inclusion14 decks271 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
33%inclusion89 decks271 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion73 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion67 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion48 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion45 decks271 decks
-2%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
17%inclusion45 decks271 decks
14%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
15%inclusion42 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion29 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
10%inclusion26 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion25 decks271 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.5%inclusion23 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Song of Totentanz
8.5%inclusion23 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion21 decks271 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion21 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion21 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
5.9%inclusion16 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.2%inclusion14 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Infantry Shield
51%inclusion138 decks271 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion115 decks271 decks
36%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion98 decks271 decks
28%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
24%inclusion64 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
22%inclusion59 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Dolmen Gate
16%inclusion44 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Spawning Pit
15%inclusion40 decks271 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion38 decks271 decks
-17%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
10%inclusion26 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
51%inclusion138 decks271 decks
37%synergy
Windcrag Siege
50%inclusion135 decks269 decks
32%synergy
Within Range
43%inclusion116 decks271 decks
33%synergy
Reconnaissance
42%inclusion114 decks271 decks
32%synergy
Anointed Procession
36%inclusion97 decks271 decks
22%synergy
All-Out Assault
34%inclusion91 decks271 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
30%inclusion82 decks271 decks
25%synergy
Divine Visitation
27%inclusion72 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
24%inclusion64 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion45 decks271 decks
1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion41 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
15%inclusion40 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion37 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
14%inclusion37 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion29 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Thunder of Unity
10%inclusion27 decks269 decks
6%synergy
Legion Loyalty
10%inclusion27 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion27 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion26 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
7.7%inclusion21 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
-2%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Smile at Death
5.9%inclusion16 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.9%inclusion16 decks271 decks
-13%synergy
Breath of Fury
5.9%inclusion16 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
5.2%inclusion14 decks271 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
5.2%inclusion14 decks271 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
20%inclusion53 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.9%inclusion24 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion144 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
43%inclusion116 decks271 decks
34%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion114 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion104 decks271 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion66 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
24%inclusion65 decks271 decks
14%synergy
Castle Embereth
21%inclusion58 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion58 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
21%inclusion57 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion35 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion35 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion32 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion29 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.2%inclusion25 decks271 decks
-14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
4%synergy
High Market
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion263 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion246 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion142 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion136 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion116 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion71 decks271 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion30 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion28 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion24 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.9%inclusion24 decks271 decks
-25%synergy
Boros Signet
8.5%inclusion23 decks271 decks
-22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.0%inclusion19 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion268 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion258 decks271 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion255 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion248 decks271 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
70%inclusion191 decks271 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion190 decks271 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
69%inclusion186 decks271 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
65%inclusion176 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion175 decks271 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion173 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion167 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion163 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion162 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion160 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion158 decks271 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion156 decks271 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion152 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion148 decks271 decks
23%synergy
Savai Triome
54%inclusion145 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion143 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Nomad Outpost
49%inclusion132 decks271 decks
-10%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion127 decks271 decks
28%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion123 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion104 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion84 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion84 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
29%inclusion78 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion72 decks271 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Landscape
25%inclusion69 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion66 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion65 decks271 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion64 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion62 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion62 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion61 decks271 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion59 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion58 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion58 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion52 decks271 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion49 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion49 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Canyon Slough
18%inclusion48 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion48 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion48 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion47 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion46 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion42 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion37 decks271 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion37 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion36 decks271 decks
7%synergy