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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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Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
94%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
92%synergy
Champion's Helm
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
91%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
89%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Sword of the Animist
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
80%synergy
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Cultivate
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Rampant Growth
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Dispatch
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Vandalblast
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Professor Hojo
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Austere Command
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Darksteel Plate
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Bastion Protector
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Helitrooper
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Zack Fair
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Bronze Guardian
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Armory Automaton
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Barret Wallace
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Weapons Vendor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Chaos Warp
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Clever Concealment
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-30%synergy
Boros Charm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Haste Magic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Unfinished Business
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Harmonize
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Decimate
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Megaton's Fate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Commune with Beavers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Ultima Weapon
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Explorer's Scope
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Samurai's Katana
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Forebear's Blade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bard's Bow
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Masamune
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Crawlspace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gimli's Axe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mage Slayer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Furious Rise
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Strong Back
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fighter Class
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power...
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Exotic Orchard
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Jungle Shrine
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Rootbound Crag
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Canopy Vista
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Mossfire Valley
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Path of Ancestry
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Village
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Spire of Industry
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Rugged Prairie
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Brushland
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Evolving Wilds
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Sacred Peaks
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Radiant Grove
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Ash Barrens
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Abandon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-16%synergy