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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Enter the Avatar State
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Toph, the First Metalbender
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Airbending Lesson
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
90%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
88%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
87%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
85%synergy
Champion's Helm
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
82%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
81%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
78%synergy
Professor Hojo
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Dispatch
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Rampant Growth
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Hero's Blade
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Helitrooper
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Bastion Protector
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Zack Fair
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Bronze Guardian
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Armory Automaton
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Barret Wallace
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Freya Crescent
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Weapons Vendor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Kujata
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Amy Rose
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-30%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-33%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
Slash of Light
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-32%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Vandalblast
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Unfinished Business
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
69%synergy
Nature's Lore
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Harmonize
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Decimate
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Darksteel Plate
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
70%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
70%synergy
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Genji Glove
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Ultima Weapon
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Buster Sword
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Samurai's Katana
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bard's Bow
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Furious Rise
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Materia
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
76%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Jungle Shrine
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Canopy Vista
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Cinder Glade
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Rootbound Crag
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Path of Ancestry
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Rugged Prairie
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Game Trail
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Battlefield Forge
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Brushland
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Evolving Wilds
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Spire of Industry
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Fortified Village
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Mossfire Valley
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Sacred Peaks
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Radiant Grove
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Ash Barrens
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Scattered Groves
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Naya Panorama
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Bastion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy