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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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Monk Gyatso
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Badgermole Cub
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Toph, the First Metalbender
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
91%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
88%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
86%synergy
Buster Sword
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
82%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
81%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
78%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
75%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Esper Sentinel
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
69%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Forge Anew
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Shadowspear
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Birds of Paradise
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Aggravated Assault
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
76%synergy
Teferi's Protection
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Mana Vault
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Mox Diamond
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Chrome Mox
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Worldly Tutor
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Professor Hojo
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Clever Concealment
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Eladamri's Call
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Inventory Management
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Final Fortune
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Farseek
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-24%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Full Throttle
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-32%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-27%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Helm of the Host
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Sunforger
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Embercleave
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Sword of the Animist
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Sylvan Library
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Food Chain
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Urza's Saga
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Great Furnace
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Summoning Materia
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Stomping Ground
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
82%synergy
Arid Mesa
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Taiga
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
79%synergy
Windswept Heath
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
79%synergy
Wooded Foothills
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Forest
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Hushwood Verge
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Lush Portico
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Commercial District
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-23%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-23%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-23%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Shrine
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-46%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mossfire Valley
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-42%synergy