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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
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Crystalline Armor
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Creeping Crystal Coating
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion76 decks77 decks
91%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion70 decks77 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion66 decks77 decks
82%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion66 decks77 decks
81%synergy
Forge Anew
83%inclusion64 decks77 decks
79%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion62 decks77 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion59 decks72 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion62 decks77 decks
73%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
71%inclusion55 decks77 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion51 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion50 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion50 decks77 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion49 decks77 decks
59%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion49 decks77 decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion48 decks77 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
62%inclusion48 decks77 decks
24%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion47 decks77 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion48 decks77 decks
45%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion41 decks77 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
47%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion36 decks77 decks
42%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
41%synergy
Professor Hojo
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
37%synergy
Delighted Halfling
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Zack Fair
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Helitrooper
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Bloom Tender
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Armory Automaton
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion41 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
37%synergy
Clever Concealment
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Inventory Management
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
-13%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Unfinished Business
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-19%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Harmonize
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion47 decks77 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion41 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
49%synergy
Genji Glove
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Helm of the Host
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
46%synergy
Champion's Helm
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
47%inclusion36 decks77 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Power Fist
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
52%synergy
Fighter Class
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
42%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Strong Back
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-26%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion77 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion70 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Summoning Materia
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion76 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion76 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion75 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion75 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion61 decks77 decks
40%synergy
Stomping Ground
77%inclusion59 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Temple Garden
68%inclusion52 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion51 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion50 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion48 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion43 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Rootbound Crag
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion41 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion41 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
48%synergy
Brushland
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion36 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Cinder Glade
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Jungle Shrine
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
-22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Savannah
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Fortified Village
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Thornspire Verge
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Grove
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Lush Portico
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Mossfire Valley
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-17%synergy