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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
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.5%inclusion3 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Shared Roots
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Firebending Student
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion122 decks124 decks
91%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion110 decks124 decks
83%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
81%inclusion100 decks124 decks
76%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
82%inclusion98 decks120 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion96 decks124 decks
70%synergy
Buster Sword
77%inclusion92 decks119 decks
69%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion90 decks124 decks
66%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
76%inclusion91 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
73%inclusion88 decks120 decks
64%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
73%inclusion88 decks121 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
68%inclusion84 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion84 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
66%inclusion82 decks124 decks
62%synergy
Professor Hojo
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
55%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion78 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
63%inclusion78 decks124 decks
59%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion76 decks124 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
60%inclusion74 decks124 decks
56%synergy
Champion's Helm
59%inclusion73 decks124 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
43%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion51 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Zack Fair
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Helitrooper
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Amy Rose
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Bronze Guardian
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Armory Automaton
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Barret Wallace
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
56%inclusion70 decks124 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion56 decks124 decks
40%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Inventory Management
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
-17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-19%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion62 decks124 decks
47%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion60 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Unfinished Business
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-20%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion71 decks124 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion67 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion66 decks124 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
44%synergy
Genji Glove
45%inclusion53 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Plate
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Hero's Blade
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Ultima Weapon
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Sunforger
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Power Fist
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Annie Joins Up
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-25%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion52 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion123 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion118 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
23%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion124 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion124 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion123 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion122 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion95 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
72%inclusion89 decks124 decks
31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
70%inclusion87 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion86 decks124 decks
48%synergy
Rootbound Crag
67%inclusion83 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Brushland
65%inclusion80 decks124 decks
45%synergy
Stomping Ground
61%inclusion76 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
59%inclusion73 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Spire of Industry
59%inclusion73 decks124 decks
55%synergy
Canopy Vista
57%inclusion71 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Temple Garden
56%inclusion70 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Cinder Glade
52%inclusion64 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion62 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Jungle Shrine
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion60 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
47%inclusion58 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Game Trail
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Fortified Village
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Spire Garden
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Mossfire Valley
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Peaks
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Grove
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
7%synergy