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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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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
92%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
90%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
89%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
89%synergy
Buster Sword
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
84%synergy
Shadowspear
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
80%synergy
Forge Anew
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
79%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Professor Hojo
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Amy Rose
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fervent Champion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Clever Concealment
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Inventory Management
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Unfinished Business
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-29%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Mithril Coat
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Embercleave
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Sunforger
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Ultima Weapon
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
The Great Henge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Chainsaw
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Maximum Carnage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Materia
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
86%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
86%synergy
Taiga
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
83%synergy
Windswept Heath
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Temple Garden
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Stomping Ground
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Arid Mesa
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Spire Garden
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Thornspire Verge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Bastion
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-36%synergy