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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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Avatar's Wrath
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Redirect Lightning
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Crystalline Armor
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Secret Tunnel
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Sokka, Swordmaster
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High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
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87%synergy
Colossus Hammer
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79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
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77%synergy
Buster Sword
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74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
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74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
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73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
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71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
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70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion365 decks499 decks
66%synergy
Forge Anew
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64%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
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63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
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58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion340 decks499 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
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62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
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62%synergy
Sword of the Animist
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56%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
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53%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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21%synergy
Nature's Lore
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18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
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Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
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40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
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34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
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8%synergy
Jeska's Will
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13%synergy
The One Ring
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15%synergy
Mana Vault
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Chrome Mox
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9%synergy
Mox Diamond
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Creatures
Professor Hojo
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Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
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Esper Sentinel
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Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
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Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
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Birds of Paradise
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Akiri, Fearless Voyager
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Codsworth, Handy Helper
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38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
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Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
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35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
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37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
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Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
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24%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
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25%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
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27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
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23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
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28%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
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25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion144 decks499 decks
19%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion132 decks466 decks
22%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
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21%synergy
Zack Fair
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20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
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24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
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19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion104 decks458 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
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19%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion93 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
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14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion87 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion87 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion87 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion86 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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13%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
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9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
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10%synergy
Helitrooper
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8%synergy
Amy Rose
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11%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
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9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
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11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
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7%synergy
Bronze Guardian
9.0%inclusion45 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
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6%synergy
Freya Crescent
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Avacyn's Pilgrim
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Stonehewer Giant
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8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
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5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
7.4%inclusion37 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.3%inclusion34 decks466 decks
5%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
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Instants
Path to Exile
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Clever Concealment
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38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion200 decks499 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
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33%synergy
Inventory Management
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30%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
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27%synergy
Boros Charm
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8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
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Akroma's Will
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6%synergy
Chaos Warp
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6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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10%synergy
Generous Gift
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Stroke of Midnight
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5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
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9%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion67 decks499 decks
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Silence
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7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion50 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
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6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
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6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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Restoration Magic
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3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.2%inclusion26 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.2%inclusion26 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.0%inclusion25 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.0%inclusion25 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
51%inclusion255 decks499 decks
47%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion208 decks499 decks
-9%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion187 decks499 decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion152 decks499 decks
-8%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion152 decks499 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion140 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
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19%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion103 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
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15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion94 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion65 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion58 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion56 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
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2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion48 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.2%inclusion46 decks499 decks
-20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion34 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
6.2%inclusion31 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
6.0%inclusion30 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.8%inclusion27 decks466 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.4%inclusion27 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion272 decks499 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion270 decks499 decks
51%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion205 decks445 decks
41%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
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43%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
43%inclusion201 decks466 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Host
42%inclusion208 decks499 decks
38%synergy
Champion's Helm
39%inclusion196 decks499 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion196 decks499 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion194 decks499 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion186 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion165 decks499 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion164 decks499 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
31%inclusion157 decks499 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion156 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
30%inclusion141 decks466 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion138 decks458 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion144 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion133 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
27%inclusion133 decks499 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion131 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion126 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion125 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion125 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion116 decks499 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Blade
23%inclusion113 decks499 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion94 decks466 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion99 decks499 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion96 decks499 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion93 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion88 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion87 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion85 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion84 decks499 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion76 decks499 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion71 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion67 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion67 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion64 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion60 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
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10%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion59 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion59 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion54 decks499 decks
-4%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion54 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion52 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion51 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion51 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion48 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
9.4%inclusion47 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
51%inclusion252 decks499 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion185 decks499 decks
35%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion86 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion57 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion56 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion38 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
-24%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.4%inclusion30 decks466 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion30 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.0%inclusion29 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.2%inclusion26 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion195 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion167 decks499 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion142 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion134 decks499 decks
22%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion101 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion98 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion94 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion89 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion86 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion84 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion74 decks466 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion71 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion52 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.8%inclusion44 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.6%inclusion43 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion33 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion26 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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14%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion440 decks499 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
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16%synergy
The Aetherspark
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18%synergy
Mox Opal
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17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
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6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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2%synergy
Lotus Petal
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8%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion53 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
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0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.8%inclusion39 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion31 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Plains
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1%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion484 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion477 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion473 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion350 decks499 decks
31%synergy
Stomping Ground
69%inclusion342 decks499 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
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22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion311 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion292 decks499 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion288 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion278 decks499 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
56%inclusion278 decks499 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion276 decks499 decks
28%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion261 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion248 decks499 decks
28%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
48%inclusion241 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Brushland
48%inclusion239 decks499 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
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43%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion233 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
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15%synergy
Spectator Seating
44%inclusion221 decks499 decks
18%synergy
Spire Garden
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15%synergy
Cinder Glade
42%inclusion209 decks499 decks
-8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
41%inclusion205 decks499 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
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2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion181 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
34%inclusion171 decks499 decks
28%synergy
Fortified Village
27%inclusion137 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
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6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion126 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion111 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion105 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion102 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Taiga
20%inclusion102 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion99 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion97 decks499 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion96 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
19%inclusion93 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion92 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion91 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion85 decks499 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion83 decks499 decks
-8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
17%inclusion83 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion83 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion81 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion80 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion74 decks466 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion77 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion76 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion68 decks499 decks
8%synergy