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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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Sokka, Swordmaster
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ba Sing Se
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Meteor Sword
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion111 decks121 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
87%inclusion98 decks113 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion100 decks121 decks
77%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion96 decks121 decks
75%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
82%inclusion93 decks114 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion95 decks121 decks
71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion90 decks121 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion88 decks121 decks
69%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion91 decks121 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
72%inclusion87 decks121 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
76%inclusion87 decks114 decks
66%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
72%inclusion82 decks114 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
72%inclusion82 decks114 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion82 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion81 decks121 decks
64%synergy
Nature's Lore
65%inclusion79 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
64%inclusion77 decks121 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion75 decks121 decks
59%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion74 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Professor Hojo
61%inclusion69 decks114 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
50%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
48%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
46%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Zack Fair
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Helitrooper
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Armory Automaton
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Inventory Management
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
-11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion70 decks121 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion69 decks121 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
55%inclusion66 decks121 decks
51%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Embercleave
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Champion's Helm
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Genji Glove
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Blade
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Ultima Weapon
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Sunforger
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
0%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Strong Back
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion109 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion109 decks121 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Summoning Materia
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion118 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion117 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion117 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion115 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion105 decks121 decks
48%synergy
Temple Garden
85%inclusion103 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Stomping Ground
83%inclusion101 decks121 decks
41%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
75%inclusion91 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
72%inclusion87 decks121 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Foothills
71%inclusion86 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
71%inclusion86 decks121 decks
40%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion85 decks121 decks
41%synergy
Spectator Seating
68%inclusion82 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Spire Garden
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion62 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Brushland
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Plateau
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Taiga
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Rootbound Crag
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Savannah
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Rugged Prairie
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
-23%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
-22%synergy
Hushwood Verge
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
-23%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Commercial District
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
7%synergy