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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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Sokka, Swordmaster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Meteor Sword
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ba Sing Se
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion107 decks117 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
87%inclusion95 decks109 decks
78%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion94 decks117 decks
76%synergy
Colossus Hammer
80%inclusion94 decks117 decks
75%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
80%inclusion88 decks110 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
74%inclusion87 decks117 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion90 decks117 decks
70%synergy
Forge Anew
72%inclusion84 decks117 decks
68%synergy
Sword of the Animist
74%inclusion86 decks117 decks
67%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
71%inclusion83 decks117 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
64%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
70%inclusion77 decks110 decks
61%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion77 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion81 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion78 decks117 decks
63%synergy
Shadowspear
62%inclusion73 decks117 decks
59%synergy
Nature's Lore
62%inclusion73 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion72 decks117 decks
58%synergy
Professor Hojo
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
52%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion71 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
54%inclusion63 decks117 decks
49%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
52%inclusion61 decks117 decks
49%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
49%inclusion57 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion55 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion54 decks117 decks
44%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion54 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
38%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
38%inclusion44 decks117 decks
34%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
38%inclusion44 decks117 decks
35%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Zack Fair
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion41 decks117 decks
33%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
29%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
25%inclusion29 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Helitrooper
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
51%inclusion60 decks117 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion57 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion43 decks117 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
28%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
43%inclusion50 decks117 decks
40%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion47 decks117 decks
-10%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion45 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion42 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion67 decks117 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion65 decks117 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
55%inclusion64 decks117 decks
52%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion58 decks117 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
47%inclusion55 decks117 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
38%synergy
Embercleave
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
40%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion44 decks117 decks
36%synergy
Champion's Helm
37%inclusion43 decks117 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion41 decks117 decks
33%synergy
Genji Glove
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
31%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
30%inclusion35 decks117 decks
29%synergy
Hero's Blade
30%inclusion35 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Ultima Weapon
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Sunforger
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Batterskull
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
30%inclusion35 decks117 decks
28%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Strong Back
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion57 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion54 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion105 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion105 decks117 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Summoning Materia
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
The Irencrag
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion114 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion113 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion113 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion111 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion102 decks117 decks
48%synergy
Temple Garden
85%inclusion100 decks117 decks
44%synergy
Stomping Ground
85%inclusion99 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
76%inclusion89 decks117 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion83 decks117 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
71%inclusion83 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion82 decks117 decks
39%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion82 decks117 decks
41%synergy
Spectator Seating
68%inclusion79 decks117 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion75 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Spire Garden
63%inclusion74 decks117 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion58 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Rootbound Crag
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Taiga
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
34%synergy
Brushland
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Plateau
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
34%synergy
Savannah
44%inclusion51 decks117 decks
33%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
44%inclusion51 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion50 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion42 decks117 decks
32%synergy
Jungle Shrine
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
-22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Hushwood Verge
30%inclusion35 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
-22%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Cinder Glade
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
-24%synergy
Thornspire Verge
25%inclusion29 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
-11%synergy
Lush Portico
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Stump Stomp
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
8%synergy