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Josh Nelson
Dec 3, 2025
News Time Capsule 2025: EDHREC's Best News Coverage
This 2025 News Time Capsule will go over some of the past year's news and celebrate the moments that made 2025 so notable for Magic!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
94%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
93%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
88%synergy
Professor Hojo
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Hero's Blade
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Unfinished Business
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Rampant Growth
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Austere Command
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Harmonize
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Bastion Protector
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Champion's Helm
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Helitrooper
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Zack Fair
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Bronze Guardian
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Armory Automaton
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Barret Wallace
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Weapons Vendor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Summon: Kujata
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ruby, Daring Tracker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Weapon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Clever Concealment
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-34%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Slash of Light
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Haste Magic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Lore
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Decimate
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Reach the Horizon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-36%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Commune with Beavers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Suplex
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Darksteel Plate
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Explorer's Scope
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Samurai's Katana
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
White Mage's Staff
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Bard's Bow
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Paladin's Arms
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Warrior's Sword
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Monk's Fist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sylvok Battle-Chair
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Batterbone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Leather Armor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tangleweave Armor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Glimmer Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The Masamune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Meltstrider's Gear
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Furious Rise
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
With Great Power...
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Web Up
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Gold Saucer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Blitzball
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Cinder Glade
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Game Trail
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Battlefield Forge
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Rootbound Crag
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Canopy Vista
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Fortified Village
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Rugged Prairie
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Mossfire Valley
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Brushland
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Sacred Peaks
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Radiant Grove
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy