Terra, Herald of Hope (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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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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Fire Nation Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lion Vulture
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Karmic Guide
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
81%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
77%synergy
Buried Alive
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Entomb
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Reanimate
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
63%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Warren Soultrader
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
58%synergy
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Faithless Looting
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Accursed Marauder
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Celes, Rune Knight
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Anger
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Reveillark
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Vile Entomber
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Selfless Spirit
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Murderous Redcap
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Solitude
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Seasoned Dungeoneer
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Drana and Linvala
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Agate Instigator
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Burakos, Party Leader
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Grim Hireling
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Body Launderer
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Azra Oddsmaker
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Generous Plunderer
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-28%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Soul Partition
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-24%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Unexplained Absence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Rally the Ancestors
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Despark
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Brought Back
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Lively Dirge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Villainous Wrath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Souls
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-33%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Deal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Recommission
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Resentful Revelation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Dolmen Gate
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Teval's Judgment
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Warleader's Call
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Grave Pact
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Reunion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Soul Enervation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Paladin Class
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Hour of Victory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Command Beacon
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Savai Triome
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Vault of Champions
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Raucous Theater
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-24%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy