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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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Badgermole Cub
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Toph, the First Metalbender
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
93%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
88%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
87%synergy
Buster Sword
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
84%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
82%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
69%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Forge Anew
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Commander's Plate
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Teferi's Protection
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Mana Vault
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Mox Diamond
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Worldly Tutor
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Professor Hojo
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Clever Concealment
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Eladamri's Call
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Inventory Management
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Final Fortune
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Force of Vigor
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Veil of Summer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Full Throttle
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-28%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-34%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-28%synergy
Seize the Day
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Helm of the Host
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Sunforger
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Embercleave
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
O-Naginata
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Fighter Class
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Sylvan Library
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Food Chain
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Den
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
74%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Stomping Ground
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Windswept Heath
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
81%synergy
Taiga
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Spire Garden
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Hushwood Verge
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Lush Portico
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Thornspire Verge
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Commercial District
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-26%synergy
Rootbound Crag
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-26%synergy
Jungle Shrine
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-46%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-29%synergy