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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
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Twin Blades
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Combustion Man
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion78 decks81 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion74 decks81 decks
86%synergy
Champion's Helm
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
83%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
84%inclusion68 decks81 decks
79%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
88%inclusion70 decks80 decks
79%synergy
Hero's Blade
81%inclusion66 decks81 decks
79%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
89%inclusion71 decks80 decks
78%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion67 decks81 decks
76%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
80%inclusion65 decks81 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
88%inclusion71 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion68 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion66 decks80 decks
73%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
83%inclusion66 decks80 decks
73%synergy
Professor Hojo
81%inclusion65 decks80 decks
73%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
81%inclusion65 decks80 decks
73%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
79%inclusion63 decks80 decks
71%synergy
Bastion Protector
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
75%synergy
Zack Fair
76%inclusion61 decks80 decks
70%synergy
Darksteel Plate
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
64%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
66%synergy
Helitrooper
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
59%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
55%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
60%inclusion48 decks80 decks
54%synergy
Bronze Guardian
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
56%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
50%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
45%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Armory Automaton
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Barret Wallace
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Weapons Vendor
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Kujata
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Amy Rose
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Mister Gutsy
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Serah Farron
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
74%inclusion59 decks80 decks
67%synergy
Dispatch
73%inclusion59 decks81 decks
68%synergy
Clever Concealment
73%inclusion59 decks81 decks
65%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
66%inclusion53 decks80 decks
61%synergy
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-34%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-38%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-32%synergy
Boros Charm
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
72%inclusion58 decks81 decks
57%synergy
Nature's Lore
72%inclusion58 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
62%synergy
Unfinished Business
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
65%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
63%synergy
Harmonize
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Decimate
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Farseek
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-41%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
72%inclusion58 decks81 decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
66%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
68%inclusion54 decks80 decks
61%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Explorer's Scope
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Ultima Weapon
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Argentum Armor
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Brass Knuckles
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
The Masamune
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Forge Anew
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Furious Rise
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
63%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion77 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion77 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion80 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion80 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion79 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion77 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
90%inclusion73 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Canopy Vista
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Cinder Glade
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Rootbound Crag
88%inclusion71 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion71 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Battlefield Forge
84%inclusion68 decks81 decks
62%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion68 decks81 decks
49%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
83%inclusion67 decks81 decks
67%synergy
Game Trail
79%inclusion64 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Brushland
79%inclusion64 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
62%synergy
Mossfire Valley
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Village
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
56%synergy
Rugged Prairie
77%inclusion62 decks81 decks
67%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
75%inclusion61 decks81 decks
67%synergy
Spire of Industry
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
70%synergy
Evolving Wilds
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
73%inclusion59 decks81 decks
66%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
64%synergy
Radiant Grove
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Sacred Peaks
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Ash Barrens
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Abandon
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Capital City
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy