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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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Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Crystalline Armor
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Creeping Crystal Coating
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion73 decks74 decks
91%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion67 decks74 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion63 decks74 decks
82%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
85%inclusion63 decks74 decks
81%synergy
Forge Anew
82%inclusion61 decks74 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
74%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
72%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
67%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Professor Hojo
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Helitrooper
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Bloom Tender
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Clever Concealment
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Inventory Management
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Harmonize
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
52%synergy
Genji Glove
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Champion's Helm
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Blade
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Fighter Class
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Strong Back
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-26%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion67 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion73 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion73 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
77%inclusion57 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Stomping Ground
74%inclusion55 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Temple Garden
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Spire Garden
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Spire of Industry
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Brushland
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Cinder Glade
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Jungle Shrine
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
-21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Fortified Village
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Game Trail
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Thornspire Verge
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Grove
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Lush Portico
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Peaks
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
7%synergy