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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Firebender Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shared Roots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Toph, the First Metalbender
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
88%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
83%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
81%synergy
Champion's Helm
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
74%synergy
Hero's Blade
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Professor Hojo
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Rampant Growth
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Dispatch
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
68%synergy
Creatures
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Bastion Protector
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Helitrooper
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Zack Fair
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Bronze Guardian
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Armory Automaton
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Barret Wallace
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Freya Crescent
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Weapons Vendor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Summon: Kujata
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Chaos Warp
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-29%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Slash of Light
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-31%synergy
Beast Within
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-24%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Austere Command
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Unfinished Business
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Harmonize
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Decimate
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-26%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Megaton's Fate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Lightning Greaves
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Ultima Weapon
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Genji Glove
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bard's Bow
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mandibular Kite
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Furious Rise
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Fighter Class
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Materia
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Cinder Glade
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Rootbound Crag
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Game Trail
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Path of Ancestry
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Rugged Prairie
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Spire of Industry
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Fortified Village
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Evolving Wilds
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Mossfire Valley
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Brushland
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Radiant Grove
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Sacred Peaks
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Ash Barrens
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Scattered Groves
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Bastion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Naya Panorama
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy