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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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Firebender Ascension
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12%synergy
Shared Roots
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6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
92%synergy
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
91%synergy
Champion's Helm
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
88%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Sword of the Animist
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
83%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
83%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
79%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Dispatch
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78%synergy
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Rampant Growth
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
73%synergy
Vandalblast
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Professor Hojo
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Austere Command
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Helitrooper
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Zack Fair
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Armory Automaton
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Barret Wallace
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Freya Crescent
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Weapons Vendor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Clever Concealment
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-31%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-31%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-30%synergy
Boros Charm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-23%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Haste Magic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Nature's Lore
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Harmonize
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Decimate
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-32%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Megaton's Fate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Commune with Beavers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Lightning Greaves
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Genji Glove
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Ultima Weapon
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Forebear's Blade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Bard's Bow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Masamune
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Gimli's Axe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mage Slayer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Furious Rise
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Fighter Class
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Strong Back
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Super State
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power...
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Exotic Orchard
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Rootbound Crag
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Canopy Vista
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Mossfire Valley
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
73%synergy
Jungle Shrine
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Fortified Village
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Spire of Industry
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Rugged Prairie
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Brushland
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Peaks
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Radiant Grove
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Ash Barrens
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Abandon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-15%synergy