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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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Meteor Sword
2.8%inclusion3 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
2.5%inclusion3 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.9%inclusion2 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.8%inclusion4 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Shared Roots
1.7%inclusion2 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion312 decks319 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion293 decks319 decks
86%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
82%inclusion262 decks319 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
84%inclusion263 decks313 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion260 decks312 decks
75%synergy
Sword of the Animist
79%inclusion251 decks319 decks
72%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
79%inclusion248 decks313 decks
69%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
78%inclusion246 decks314 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion228 decks319 decks
67%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
76%inclusion237 decks313 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion232 decks319 decks
65%synergy
Nature's Lore
70%inclusion222 decks319 decks
31%synergy
Professor Hojo
67%inclusion209 decks313 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion208 decks319 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion207 decks319 decks
60%synergy
Champion's Helm
64%inclusion205 decks319 decks
59%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
63%inclusion196 decks313 decks
53%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
61%inclusion190 decks313 decks
53%synergy
Clever Concealment
60%inclusion190 decks319 decks
52%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion186 decks319 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion84 decks319 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion82 decks319 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion42 decks319 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.5%inclusion27 decks319 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.6%inclusion18 decks319 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.0%inclusion16 decks319 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion159 decks319 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion154 decks319 decks
45%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
47%inclusion146 decks313 decks
40%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
45%inclusion142 decks313 decks
40%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
43%inclusion136 decks313 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion137 decks319 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion135 decks319 decks
38%synergy
Zack Fair
41%inclusion128 decks313 decks
35%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
39%inclusion123 decks313 decks
33%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
38%inclusion122 decks319 decks
17%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
37%inclusion118 decks319 decks
30%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion114 decks313 decks
32%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
36%inclusion113 decks313 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
35%inclusion109 decks313 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
32%inclusion101 decks319 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion99 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion96 decks319 decks
27%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
30%inclusion92 decks308 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion93 decks319 decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion93 decks319 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion88 decks319 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion86 decks319 decks
25%synergy
Helitrooper
26%inclusion81 decks313 decks
21%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
25%inclusion79 decks319 decks
23%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
21%inclusion67 decks313 decks
17%synergy
Amy Rose
18%inclusion52 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion56 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion52 decks313 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion52 decks319 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
16%inclusion52 decks319 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion50 decks319 decks
14%synergy
Bronze Guardian
15%inclusion48 decks319 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion44 decks319 decks
13%synergy
Armory Automaton
14%inclusion44 decks319 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion42 decks319 decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion41 decks313 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion41 decks319 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion41 decks319 decks
12%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
13%inclusion40 decks313 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion39 decks319 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion37 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion32 decks319 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion31 decks319 decks
7%synergy
Barret Wallace
8.9%inclusion28 decks313 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.8%inclusion28 decks319 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.2%inclusion26 decks319 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.8%inclusion25 decks319 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Vendor
7.8%inclusion24 decks309 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.3%inclusion23 decks313 decks
5%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
7.3%inclusion23 decks313 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion171 decks319 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion166 decks319 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion150 decks319 decks
-8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
46%inclusion145 decks313 decks
40%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
45%inclusion141 decks313 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion128 decks319 decks
21%synergy
Inventory Management
37%inclusion119 decks319 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion100 decks319 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
24%inclusion74 decks313 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion70 decks319 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion65 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion45 decks319 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion41 decks319 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion41 decks319 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion38 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
10%inclusion30 decks306 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.4%inclusion30 decks319 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion28 decks319 decks
0%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.0%inclusion16 decks319 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
58%inclusion186 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
55%inclusion175 decks319 decks
52%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion158 decks319 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
48%inclusion153 decks319 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
46%inclusion147 decks319 decks
42%synergy
Austere Command
42%inclusion134 decks319 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion120 decks319 decks
-11%synergy
Unfinished Business
37%inclusion117 decks319 decks
34%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
34%inclusion107 decks319 decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion72 decks319 decks
-5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion62 decks312 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion57 decks319 decks
-7%synergy
Harmonize
14%inclusion46 decks319 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
13%inclusion43 decks319 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion37 decks319 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
11%inclusion33 decks313 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.4%inclusion30 decks319 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.5%inclusion27 decks319 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.8%inclusion25 decks319 decks
-21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.0%inclusion19 decks319 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
5.6%inclusion18 decks319 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.3%inclusion17 decks319 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion178 decks319 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion170 decks319 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion169 decks319 decks
49%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion169 decks319 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion150 decks319 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
47%inclusion149 decks319 decks
43%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion141 decks306 decks
41%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
45%inclusion143 decks319 decks
40%synergy
Darksteel Plate
45%inclusion143 decks319 decks
41%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
44%inclusion139 decks319 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion138 decks319 decks
40%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
43%inclusion135 decks313 decks
37%synergy
Hero's Blade
39%inclusion125 decks319 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion122 decks319 decks
35%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion102 decks313 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion93 decks309 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion94 decks319 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion90 decks319 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion89 decks319 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
28%inclusion88 decks319 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion86 decks319 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion82 decks319 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion80 decks319 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion78 decks319 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion76 decks319 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
22%inclusion71 decks319 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
21%inclusion67 decks319 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion65 decks319 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
19%inclusion61 decks317 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion59 decks319 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion58 decks319 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
18%inclusion57 decks319 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion57 decks319 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion57 decks319 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion51 decks319 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
15%inclusion49 decks319 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion49 decks319 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion42 decks319 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion40 decks319 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion36 decks319 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion36 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion35 decks319 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion35 decks319 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion34 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion33 decks319 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion33 decks319 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion32 decks319 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion31 decks319 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion31 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion31 decks319 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
29%inclusion94 decks319 decks
27%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion68 decks319 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion41 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion39 decks319 decks
-7%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.7%inclusion21 decks313 decks
4%synergy
Super State
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Strong Back
5.3%inclusion17 decks319 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.0%inclusion16 decks319 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion163 decks319 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion160 decks319 decks
45%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
33%inclusion106 decks319 decks
29%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion104 decks319 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion68 decks313 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion67 decks319 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion47 decks319 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion43 decks319 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion42 decks319 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion38 decks319 decks
-7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion38 decks319 decks
-5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion32 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.2%inclusion26 decks319 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.2%inclusion23 decks319 decks
-11%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion22 decks319 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion19 decks319 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.3%inclusion17 decks319 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion311 decks319 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion303 decks319 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
34%inclusion107 decks313 decks
29%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion41 decks319 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
12%inclusion37 decks319 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.8%inclusion28 decks319 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.9%inclusion22 decks319 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.3%inclusion17 decks319 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.0%inclusion16 decks319 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion319 decks319 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion319 decks319 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion318 decks319 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion315 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion241 decks319 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion240 decks319 decks
34%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
73%inclusion233 decks319 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion229 decks319 decks
50%synergy
Rootbound Crag
71%inclusion226 decks319 decks
34%synergy
Brushland
68%inclusion217 decks319 decks
48%synergy
Spire of Industry
65%inclusion207 decks319 decks
61%synergy
Canopy Vista
61%inclusion196 decks319 decks
12%synergy
Cinder Glade
60%inclusion191 decks319 decks
10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
57%inclusion183 decks319 decks
1%synergy
Stomping Ground
55%inclusion175 decks319 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
54%inclusion173 decks319 decks
45%synergy
Sacred Foundry
53%inclusion168 decks319 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion165 decks319 decks
17%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
50%inclusion158 decks319 decks
43%synergy
Temple Garden
48%inclusion152 decks319 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
45%inclusion142 decks319 decks
29%synergy
Fortified Village
44%inclusion141 decks319 decks
23%synergy
Game Trail
43%inclusion136 decks319 decks
22%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
41%inclusion132 decks319 decks
0%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
41%inclusion131 decks319 decks
25%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
40%inclusion128 decks319 decks
32%synergy
Mossfire Valley
38%inclusion122 decks319 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion120 decks319 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
35%inclusion112 decks319 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion107 decks319 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion102 decks319 decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion99 decks319 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion99 decks319 decks
5%synergy
Spire Garden
29%inclusion91 decks319 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
25%inclusion79 decks319 decks
20%synergy
Radiant Grove
23%inclusion72 decks319 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
21%inclusion68 decks319 decks
16%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion65 decks319 decks
4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion51 decks319 decks
-9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion50 decks319 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion46 decks313 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion45 decks319 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion44 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion44 decks319 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion41 decks319 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion40 decks319 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion38 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion36 decks319 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion35 decks319 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion35 decks319 decks
2%synergy