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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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Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
92%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
90%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
88%synergy
Buster Sword
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
88%synergy
Shadowspear
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
88%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
86%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Colossus Hammer
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Heroic Intervention
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
32%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Delighted Halfling
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Professor Hojo
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Zack Fair
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Punk
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Inventory Management
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Clever Concealment
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Final Fortune
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Open the Armory
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-27%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Decimate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Rip Apart
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Embercleave
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Plate
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Power Fist
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Fighter Class
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Annie Joins Up
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Rancor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Tree of Tales
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Summoning Materia
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Plateau
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
87%synergy
Taiga
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Windswept Heath
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Wooded Foothills
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Savannah
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Temple Garden
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Stomping Ground
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Spire Garden
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Thornspire Verge
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-33%synergy
Cinder Glade
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-44%synergy
Rockfall Vale
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-11%synergy