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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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Redirect Lightning
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
90%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
89%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
88%synergy
Buster Sword
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
82%synergy
Shadowspear
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
79%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
78%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
64%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
70%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Heroic Intervention
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
63%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Nature's Lore
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Delighted Halfling
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Professor Hojo
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Lion Sash
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Zack Fair
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Amy Rose
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Lizard Blades
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mabel, Heir to Cragflame
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Clever Concealment
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Inventory Management
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Final Showdown
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Armory
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-24%synergy
Unfinished Business
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-23%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Decimate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Mithril Coat
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Ultima Weapon
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Aggravated Assault
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
84%synergy
Temple Garden
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Taiga
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
81%synergy
Sacred Foundry
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
81%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Hushwood Verge
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Brushland
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Thornspire Verge
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Lush Portico
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-34%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-42%synergy