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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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Avatar's Wrath
4.5%inclusion3 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
4.2%inclusion5 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion203 decks208 decks
90%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
91%inclusion175 decks192 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
92%inclusion175 decks191 decks
83%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion178 decks208 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion172 decks208 decks
77%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
81%inclusion169 decks208 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion163 decks208 decks
75%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion163 decks208 decks
71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion150 decks208 decks
67%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion148 decks208 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion159 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion136 decks192 decks
61%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion132 decks192 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
68%inclusion142 decks208 decks
65%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion139 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
66%inclusion126 decks192 decks
57%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion134 decks208 decks
61%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
63%inclusion132 decks208 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
60%inclusion124 decks208 decks
57%synergy
Nature's Lore
58%inclusion121 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion97 decks208 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion83 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion68 decks208 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion57 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
53%inclusion101 decks192 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion107 decks208 decks
39%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
50%inclusion103 decks208 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion100 decks208 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion100 decks208 decks
25%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
46%inclusion89 decks192 decks
37%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion96 decks208 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion92 decks208 decks
40%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion88 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion86 decks208 decks
40%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion78 decks192 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion76 decks192 decks
35%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
37%inclusion76 decks208 decks
35%synergy
Delighted Halfling
36%inclusion75 decks208 decks
26%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
34%inclusion65 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion68 decks208 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
30%inclusion58 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion62 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
29%inclusion56 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
29%inclusion60 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion60 decks208 decks
25%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion54 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
21%inclusion43 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
19%inclusion39 decks208 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion36 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Helitrooper
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion28 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion28 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
57%inclusion118 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
42%inclusion87 decks208 decks
34%synergy
Inventory Management
41%inclusion86 decks208 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion82 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion73 decks208 decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion61 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
29%inclusion56 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion40 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion38 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion35 decks208 decks
-16%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
42%inclusion87 decks208 decks
37%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion84 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion81 decks208 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion67 decks208 decks
-18%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion65 decks208 decks
23%synergy
Unfinished Business
25%inclusion51 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion48 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
-17%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion43 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion28 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
-22%synergy
Decimate
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion120 decks208 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
54%inclusion113 decks208 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion109 decks208 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion101 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion100 decks208 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
47%inclusion90 decks192 decks
39%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion91 decks208 decks
39%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion81 decks208 decks
35%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion77 decks208 decks
35%synergy
Champion's Helm
34%inclusion70 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion68 decks208 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
31%inclusion64 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
28%inclusion58 decks208 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion57 decks208 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion54 decks208 decks
24%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
25%inclusion48 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion52 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion51 decks208 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion50 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion49 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion48 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion40 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion40 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion38 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion35 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion35 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
13%inclusion28 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
41%inclusion86 decks208 decks
39%synergy
Aggravated Assault
25%inclusion52 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
-6%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
-22%synergy
Super State
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Strong Back
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
53%inclusion110 decks208 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion99 decks208 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion77 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion56 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion49 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion40 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion39 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion28 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion199 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion178 decks208 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion52 decks208 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion46 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion203 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion201 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion199 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion197 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
93%inclusion194 decks208 decks
82%synergy
Taiga
93%inclusion193 decks208 decks
82%synergy
Plateau
91%inclusion190 decks208 decks
81%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion183 decks208 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion182 decks208 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
87%inclusion180 decks208 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
83%inclusion173 decks208 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion172 decks208 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
82%inclusion170 decks208 decks
54%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
66%inclusion138 decks208 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion122 decks208 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
59%inclusion122 decks208 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion119 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Spire Garden
55%inclusion114 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion87 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion84 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion84 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
39%inclusion82 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
33%inclusion68 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion67 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion60 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion58 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion52 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Jungle Shrine
25%inclusion51 decks208 decks
-32%synergy
Rugged Prairie
25%inclusion51 decks208 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion50 decks208 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion48 decks208 decks
17%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion46 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Thornspire Verge
21%inclusion43 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
-15%synergy
Commercial District
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion35 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
-34%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Cinder Glade
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
-35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
-2%synergy