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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%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
80%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
76%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Forge Anew
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
72%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Buster Sword
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
51%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Aggravated Assault
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Professor Hojo
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Helitrooper
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Armory Automaton
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lion Sash
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Inventory Management
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-25%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-20%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-22%synergy
Unfinished Business
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Full Throttle
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Time of Need
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Batterskull
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Strong Back
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-26%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Summoning Materia
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Rootbound Crag
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Temple Garden
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Brushland
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Taiga
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Fortified Village
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Savannah
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Game Trail
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Mossfire Valley
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Grove
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy