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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
3.6%inclusion3 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
2.2%inclusion2 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.1%inclusion2 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
2.0%inclusion2 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.0%inclusion4 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion296 decks303 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion277 decks303 decks
86%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
85%inclusion253 decks297 decks
77%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
82%inclusion247 decks303 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion247 decks296 decks
75%synergy
Sword of the Animist
79%inclusion238 decks303 decks
72%synergy
Forge Anew
73%inclusion220 decks303 decks
69%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
79%inclusion234 decks297 decks
68%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
77%inclusion230 decks298 decks
67%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
76%inclusion226 decks297 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion219 decks303 decks
65%synergy
Nature's Lore
70%inclusion211 decks303 decks
31%synergy
Professor Hojo
66%inclusion197 decks297 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion198 decks303 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion197 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
64%inclusion195 decks303 decks
59%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
63%inclusion186 decks297 decks
53%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
60%inclusion178 decks297 decks
52%synergy
Clever Concealment
60%inclusion181 decks303 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
59%inclusion180 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion81 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion79 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
59%inclusion179 decks303 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion151 decks303 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
49%inclusion149 decks303 decks
46%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
46%inclusion136 decks297 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
45%inclusion133 decks297 decks
40%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
44%inclusion133 decks303 decks
41%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
44%inclusion132 decks303 decks
39%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
42%inclusion126 decks297 decks
34%synergy
Zack Fair
40%inclusion119 decks297 decks
34%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
40%inclusion120 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
38%inclusion114 decks297 decks
32%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion111 decks297 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
36%inclusion108 decks303 decks
29%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
35%inclusion104 decks297 decks
31%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
35%inclusion104 decks297 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
31%inclusion93 decks303 decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion93 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
30%inclusion88 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion91 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion89 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion87 decks303 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion83 decks303 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion83 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
25%inclusion77 decks303 decks
24%synergy
Helitrooper
25%inclusion74 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
21%inclusion61 decks297 decks
16%synergy
Amy Rose
19%inclusion50 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion55 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion50 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion48 decks297 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion48 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
16%inclusion48 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Bronze Guardian
15%inclusion46 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Armory Automaton
14%inclusion41 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion40 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
12%inclusion35 decks297 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
8.8%inclusion26 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Vendor
7.8%inclusion23 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
7.4%inclusion22 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
55%inclusion168 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion158 decks303 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion144 decks303 decks
-7%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
45%inclusion135 decks297 decks
39%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
45%inclusion133 decks297 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion119 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Inventory Management
38%inclusion116 decks303 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion92 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
23%inclusion69 decks297 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion62 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
55%inclusion168 decks303 decks
52%synergy
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion149 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
48%inclusion144 decks303 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
46%inclusion138 decks303 decks
41%synergy
Austere Command
42%inclusion127 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion116 decks303 decks
-10%synergy
Unfinished Business
36%inclusion109 decks303 decks
33%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
34%inclusion103 decks303 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion58 decks296 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion55 decks303 decks
-7%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
10%inclusion30 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
-21%synergy
Single Combat
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
55%inclusion166 decks303 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion166 decks303 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
54%inclusion165 decks303 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion164 decks303 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion144 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion137 decks290 decks
42%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
46%inclusion139 decks303 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
44%inclusion133 decks303 decks
40%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
44%inclusion132 decks303 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Plate
44%inclusion132 decks303 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion130 decks303 decks
39%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
41%inclusion123 decks297 decks
35%synergy
Hero's Blade
39%inclusion119 decks303 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
39%inclusion118 decks303 decks
36%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion98 decks297 decks
30%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion88 decks293 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion91 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion88 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion86 decks303 decks
26%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
28%inclusion85 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion83 decks303 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion82 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion77 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion76 decks303 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion71 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
22%inclusion66 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion62 decks303 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion61 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion60 decks301 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion58 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion57 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion56 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion55 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion53 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion48 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion48 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion33 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.4%inclusion28 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
30%inclusion90 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Aggravated Assault
22%inclusion66 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.1%inclusion21 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Super State
6.7%inclusion18 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Strong Back
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion158 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion150 decks303 decks
45%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
33%inclusion100 decks303 decks
29%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion97 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion67 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion63 decks297 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
-11%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion295 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion288 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
34%inclusion100 decks297 decks
28%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion303 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion303 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion302 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion299 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion230 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion224 decks303 decks
33%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
72%inclusion218 decks303 decks
35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion214 decks303 decks
49%synergy
Rootbound Crag
69%inclusion210 decks303 decks
33%synergy
Brushland
67%inclusion203 decks303 decks
47%synergy
Spire of Industry
63%inclusion192 decks303 decks
59%synergy
Canopy Vista
60%inclusion182 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Cinder Glade
58%inclusion177 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Shrine
58%inclusion175 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Stomping Ground
55%inclusion168 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
54%inclusion163 decks303 decks
44%synergy
Sacred Foundry
53%inclusion161 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion157 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
50%inclusion150 decks303 decks
43%synergy
Temple Garden
50%inclusion150 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
43%inclusion130 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
43%inclusion130 decks303 decks
27%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
42%inclusion127 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Game Trail
41%inclusion125 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
41%inclusion123 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
40%inclusion120 decks303 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion118 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Mossfire Valley
38%inclusion116 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion109 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion104 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion99 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion98 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion95 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Spire Garden
30%inclusion90 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
24%inclusion73 decks303 decks
19%synergy
Radiant Grove
21%inclusion65 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
20%inclusion62 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion60 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion50 decks303 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion42 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion41 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Savannah
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
2%synergy