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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
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
88%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
88%synergy
Buster Sword
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
87%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
86%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
82%synergy
Shadowspear
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
The Reaver Cleaver
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Heroic Intervention
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Nature's Lore
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Professor Hojo
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Delighted Halfling
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Amy Rose
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Lizard Blades
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mabel, Heir to Cragflame
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Clever Concealment
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Three Visits
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Armory
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Embercleave
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Power Fist
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Samurai's Katana
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Aggravated Assault
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Materia
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Savannah
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Temple Garden
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Taiga
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
81%synergy
Sacred Foundry
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Stomping Ground
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Hushwood Verge
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Thornspire Verge
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-33%synergy
Cinder Glade
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-41%synergy