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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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Meteor Sword
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Combustion Man
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Twin Blades
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion121 decks123 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion118 decks123 decks
90%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
90%inclusion111 decks123 decks
85%synergy
Sword of the Animist
87%inclusion107 decks123 decks
80%synergy
Champion's Helm
85%inclusion104 decks123 decks
79%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
89%inclusion108 decks122 decks
78%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
86%inclusion105 decks122 decks
77%synergy
Clever Concealment
82%inclusion101 decks123 decks
74%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
84%inclusion102 decks122 decks
74%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
82%inclusion100 decks122 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
81%inclusion100 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
80%inclusion98 decks122 decks
72%synergy
Professor Hojo
80%inclusion97 decks122 decks
71%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
79%inclusion96 decks122 decks
71%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
74%inclusion91 decks123 decks
69%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
74%inclusion91 decks123 decks
70%synergy
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion91 decks123 decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
72%inclusion88 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
71%inclusion87 decks122 decks
63%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion87 decks123 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
70%inclusion86 decks122 decks
64%synergy
Zack Fair
64%inclusion78 decks122 decks
58%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
62%inclusion76 decks122 decks
55%synergy
Bastion Protector
62%inclusion76 decks123 decks
59%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
61%inclusion75 decks123 decks
54%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
55%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
57%inclusion69 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Helitrooper
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
46%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
49%inclusion60 decks123 decks
45%synergy
Bronze Guardian
48%inclusion59 decks123 decks
46%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion56 decks123 decks
41%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
41%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Armory Automaton
28%inclusion35 decks123 decks
27%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Barret Wallace
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Weapons Vendor
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Kujata
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Birds of Paradise
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-15%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
58%synergy
Dispatch
64%inclusion79 decks123 decks
59%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
52%synergy
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion64 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
-16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion47 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
-20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-25%synergy
Generous Gift
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-21%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
67%inclusion83 decks123 decks
59%synergy
Unfinished Business
67%inclusion82 decks123 decks
64%synergy
Austere Command
62%inclusion76 decks123 decks
47%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
59%inclusion72 decks123 decks
54%synergy
Harmonize
38%inclusion47 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Decimate
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Open the Armory
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
-26%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Reach the Horizon
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
-15%synergy
Three Visits
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-21%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
70%inclusion86 decks123 decks
66%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
58%synergy
Buster Sword
62%inclusion76 decks122 decks
54%synergy
Hero's Blade
62%inclusion76 decks123 decks
59%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
51%inclusion63 decks123 decks
49%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion50 decks123 decks
39%synergy
Genji Glove
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Ultima Weapon
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Explorer's Scope
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Samurai's Katana
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
7%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
45%inclusion55 decks123 decks
41%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
22%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Furious Rise
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Annie Joins Up
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Fighter Class
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Strong Back
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
69%inclusion85 decks123 decks
64%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
56%inclusion69 decks123 decks
52%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
54%inclusion66 decks123 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
20%synergy
The Gold Saucer
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion120 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
98%inclusion120 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
62%inclusion76 decks122 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion121 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion121 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion121 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion120 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion106 decks123 decks
49%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
86%inclusion106 decks123 decks
45%synergy
Rootbound Crag
85%inclusion104 decks123 decks
48%synergy
Cinder Glade
84%inclusion103 decks123 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion102 decks123 decks
30%synergy
Canopy Vista
83%inclusion102 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Jungle Shrine
82%inclusion101 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion100 decks123 decks
60%synergy
Brushland
80%inclusion99 decks123 decks
61%synergy
Rugged Prairie
80%inclusion99 decks123 decks
71%synergy
Spire of Industry
77%inclusion95 decks123 decks
73%synergy
Path of Ancestry
74%inclusion91 decks123 decks
39%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
74%inclusion91 decks123 decks
67%synergy
Fortified Village
69%inclusion85 decks123 decks
48%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
68%inclusion84 decks123 decks
53%synergy
Game Trail
67%inclusion82 decks123 decks
46%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
67%inclusion82 decks123 decks
51%synergy
Mossfire Valley
65%inclusion80 decks123 decks
51%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
59%inclusion73 decks123 decks
51%synergy
Radiant Grove
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
47%inclusion58 decks123 decks
42%synergy
Sacred Peaks
47%inclusion58 decks123 decks
42%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion57 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
32%inclusion39 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion35 decks123 decks
-11%synergy
Stomping Ground
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
-19%synergy
Temple Garden
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
-19%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
-21%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
-17%synergy
Spire Garden
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
-16%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
-14%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Savannah
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Taiga
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-4%synergy