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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Crystalline Armor
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Creeping Crystal Coating
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion100 decks103 decks
89%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
89%inclusion92 decks103 decks
86%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion89 decks103 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion85 decks95 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion87 decks103 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
86%inclusion83 decks96 decks
79%synergy
Forge Anew
83%inclusion85 decks103 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion80 decks103 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion81 decks103 decks
71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion77 decks103 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
76%inclusion74 decks97 decks
66%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion75 decks103 decks
70%synergy
Heroic Intervention
71%inclusion73 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion73 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
71%inclusion68 decks96 decks
60%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
64%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
68%inclusion65 decks96 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
60%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
57%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion59 decks103 decks
40%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion59 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
57%inclusion59 decks103 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion59 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion58 decks103 decks
53%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion52 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
42%synergy
Professor Hojo
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
37%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
44%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
28%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
28%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Inventory Management
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
-12%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-19%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
-12%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
-12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Unfinished Business
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Harmonize
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-23%synergy
Gamble
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
56%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Champion's Helm
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Samurai's Katana
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
58%inclusion60 decks103 decks
53%synergy
Fighter Class
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Annie Joins Up
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-24%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion102 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion93 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion102 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion100 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion100 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion85 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
81%inclusion83 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Temple Garden
72%inclusion74 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion72 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
70%inclusion72 decks103 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Rootbound Crag
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion52 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Brushland
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Jungle Shrine
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
-21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Game Trail
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Grove
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
-16%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
8%synergy