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Chris Guest
Feb 2, 2026
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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Grave Venerations
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorform
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Ferrafor, Young Yew
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Parade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
71%inclusion91 decks129 decks
64%synergy
Hungering Hydra
66%inclusion85 decks129 decks
61%synergy
Genesis Hydra
64%inclusion83 decks129 decks
61%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
60%inclusion78 decks129 decks
57%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
57%inclusion73 decks129 decks
53%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
61%inclusion79 decks129 decks
50%synergy
The Goose Mother
51%inclusion66 decks129 decks
47%synergy
Hooded Hydra
50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
46%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
46%synergy
Villainous Wealth
64%inclusion82 decks129 decks
46%synergy
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Garruk's Uprising
50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
43%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
43%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
48%inclusion62 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
47%inclusion61 decks129 decks
46%synergy
Capricopian
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion57 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Managorger Hydra
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
41%synergy
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Wren's Run Hydra
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
41%synergy
Feral Hydra
41%inclusion53 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Nexos
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
40%inclusion51 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Voracious Hydra
40%inclusion51 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Altered Ego
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Ochre Jelly
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Primordial Hydra
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Warden of the Grove
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Heroes' Bane
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Hydra Trainer
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Protean Hydra
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Winding Constrictor
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Gyre Sage
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Deepglow Skate
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Tervigon
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
Termagant Swarm
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Tyrant Guard
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Sporocyst
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Thunderous Snapper
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Nessian Wilds Ravager
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Broodguard Elite
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Inspiring Call
41%inclusion53 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Syncopate
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Biomass Mutation
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Condescend
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Putrefy
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Icy Blast
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Power Sink
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
-20%synergy
Death Denied
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Genius
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Sultai Charm
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Silkguard
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Invigorating Surge
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Disembowel
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Denial
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Logic Knot
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Killing Glare
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Death Wind
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Drown in Dreams
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Spell Burst
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Clash of Wills
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Signature Slam
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Even the Score
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Windstorm
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Deathsprout
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Repeal
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Bioshift
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Insight
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Molder
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Profane Command
41%inclusion53 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Animist's Awakening
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Mind Spring
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
-16%synergy
Finale of Revelation
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Gaze of Granite
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Open into Wonder
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Damnable Pact
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Exponential Growth
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Primal Might
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Migration Path
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Extract Brain
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Find // Finality
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Stargaze
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Entrancing Melody
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Pest Infestation
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-22%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Multiple Choice
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Vat Emergence
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Bushwhack
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Smell Fear
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Fractal Harness
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
The Earth Crystal
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Branching Evolution
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Hardened Scales
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Hydra's Growth
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Mana Bloom
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Colossal Majesty
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Primal Empathy
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Death's Presence
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Blossombind
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Mana Reflection
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-17%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion97 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion85 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Golgari Signet
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion129 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion129 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion128 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion108 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Opulent Palace
58%inclusion75 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion66 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion61 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Thornwood Falls
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Mystery
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Hollow
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Malady
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
-20%synergy
Dismal Backwater
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
-23%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Blighted Woodland
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
-16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-22%synergy
Thriving Grove
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Foul Orchard
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Viridescent Bog
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
Haunted Mire
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Mire
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-4%synergy