Choco, Seeker of Paradise (Commander)

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Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
The writing staff at EDHREC gives you the rundown on their favorite new commanders that came out in 2025. Is your favorite on the list?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion973 decks4.02K decks
16%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
8.8%inclusion332 decks3.79K decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.8%inclusion259 decks3.79K decks
-2%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.6%inclusion215 decks3.84K decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
4.3%inclusion171 decks3.96K decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sazh's Chocobo
88%inclusion11.7K decks13.3K decks
81%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
85%inclusion11.3K decks13.3K decks
79%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
86%inclusion10.7K decks12.5K decks
77%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
84%inclusion10.5K decks12.5K decks
76%synergy
Bartz and Boko
84%inclusion11.1K decks13.3K decks
76%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
83%inclusion11K decks13.3K decks
74%synergy
Emeria Angel
73%inclusion9.73K decks13.3K decks
68%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
74%inclusion9.58K decks12.9K decks
67%synergy
Murmuration
71%inclusion9.45K decks13.3K decks
66%synergy
Mockingbird
69%inclusion9.18K decks13.3K decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
80%inclusion10.6K decks13.3K decks
46%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
67%inclusion8.31K decks12.5K decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion8.81K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
64%inclusion8.50K decks13.2K decks
57%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
63%inclusion8.30K decks13.3K decks
58%synergy
Farseek
61%inclusion8.12K decks13.3K decks
17%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
60%inclusion7.97K decks13.3K decks
55%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
58%inclusion7.71K decks13.3K decks
54%synergy
Dazzling Denial
55%inclusion7.30K decks13.3K decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion7.29K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion1.95K decks13.3K decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion1.56K decks13.3K decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion1.54K decks13.3K decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.4%inclusion1.25K decks13.3K decks
-5%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.2%inclusion1.22K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.4%inclusion983 decks13.3K decks
6%synergy
Aura Shards
7.0%inclusion935 decks13.3K decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.0%inclusion934 decks13.3K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.8%inclusion775 decks13.3K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Gwaihir the Windlord
52%inclusion6.89K decks13.3K decks
49%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
51%inclusion6.80K decks13.3K decks
48%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
49%inclusion6.50K decks13.3K decks
45%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
48%inclusion6.43K decks13.3K decks
45%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
47%inclusion6.22K decks13.3K decks
44%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
47%inclusion6.21K decks13.3K decks
42%synergy
Gilded Goose
45%inclusion5.95K decks13.3K decks
40%synergy
Ledger Shredder
45%inclusion5.91K decks13.3K decks
39%synergy
Judge's Familiar
44%inclusion5.83K decks13.3K decks
40%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
43%inclusion5.71K decks13.3K decks
39%synergy
Aven Interrupter
41%inclusion5.47K decks13.3K decks
37%synergy
The Goose Mother
41%inclusion5.39K decks13.3K decks
35%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
39%inclusion5.24K decks13.3K decks
37%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
39%inclusion4.90K decks12.5K decks
35%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
38%inclusion5.07K decks13.3K decks
33%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
37%inclusion4.88K decks13.3K decks
34%synergy
Healer's Hawk
32%inclusion4.22K decks13.3K decks
29%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
29%inclusion3.91K decks13.3K decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion3.82K decks13.3K decks
23%synergy
Salvation Swan
28%inclusion3.66K decks13.3K decks
25%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
26%inclusion3.40K decks13.3K decks
20%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
25%inclusion3.33K decks13.3K decks
23%synergy
Owlbear Cub
24%inclusion3.15K decks13.3K decks
22%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
24%inclusion3.14K decks13.3K decks
22%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
24%inclusion3.13K decks13.3K decks
22%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
22%inclusion2.89K decks13.3K decks
19%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
21%inclusion2.81K decks13.3K decks
19%synergy
Shrike Force
21%inclusion2.75K decks13.3K decks
19%synergy
Wingmate Roc
18%inclusion2.40K decks13.3K decks
17%synergy
Plumecreed Mentor
17%inclusion2.32K decks13.3K decks
16%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
17%inclusion2.25K decks13.3K decks
13%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
17%inclusion2.23K decks13.3K decks
15%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
15%inclusion2.01K decks13.3K decks
14%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
15%inclusion2K decks13.3K decks
13%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
15%inclusion1.99K decks13.3K decks
14%synergy
Scute Swarm
13%inclusion1.77K decks13.3K decks
10%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
13%inclusion1.75K decks13.3K decks
11%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
13%inclusion1.75K decks13.3K decks
12%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
13%inclusion1.69K decks13.3K decks
10%synergy
Chocobo Knights
12%inclusion1.65K decks13.3K decks
3%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
12%inclusion1.63K decks13.3K decks
11%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
12%inclusion1.62K decks13.3K decks
11%synergy
Harrier Strix
12%inclusion1.60K decks13.3K decks
11%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
11%inclusion1.52K decks13.3K decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
11%inclusion1.51K decks13.3K decks
10%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
11%inclusion1.44K decks13.3K decks
10%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
10%inclusion1.33K decks13.3K decks
9%synergy
Lotus Cobra
9.4%inclusion1.25K decks13.3K decks
6%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
9.2%inclusion1.22K decks13.3K decks
8%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
8.3%inclusion1.10K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Flurry of Wings
54%inclusion7.15K decks13.3K decks
50%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion5.46K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion4.84K decks13.3K decks
6%synergy
Winged Portent
36%inclusion4.81K decks13.3K decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion4.50K decks13.3K decks
18%synergy
Perch Protection
33%inclusion4.38K decks13.3K decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
27%inclusion3.65K decks13.3K decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion3.50K decks13.3K decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
21%inclusion2.82K decks13.3K decks
17%synergy
Lofty Denial
21%inclusion2.80K decks13.3K decks
19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion2.63K decks13.3K decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion2.50K decks13.3K decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion2.30K decks13.3K decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion2.10K decks13.3K decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion2.06K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
14%inclusion1.74K decks12.5K decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1.73K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion1.56K decks13.3K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion1.41K decks13.3K decks
-7%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion1.23K decks12.5K decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion1.26K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion1.16K decks13.3K decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion1.14K decks13.3K decks
0%synergy
Rally of Wings
8.2%inclusion1.08K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.6%inclusion1.01K decks13.3K decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
6.6%inclusion874 decks13.3K decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.2%inclusion824 decks13.3K decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.0%inclusion790 decks13.3K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Chocobo Kick
52%inclusion6.47K decks12.5K decks
47%synergy
Gysahl Greens
50%inclusion6.26K decks12.5K decks
45%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion6.64K decks13.3K decks
12%synergy
Airborne Aid
46%inclusion6.09K decks13.3K decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion5.68K decks13.3K decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion5.13K decks13.3K decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion4.70K decks13.3K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
34%inclusion4.49K decks13.3K decks
29%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion3.46K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Migratory Route
23%inclusion3.05K decks13.3K decks
21%synergy
Winged Words
18%inclusion2.42K decks13.3K decks
17%synergy
Distant Melody
18%inclusion2.33K decks13.3K decks
14%synergy
Reach the Horizon
15%inclusion1.93K decks12.8K decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion1.87K decks13.3K decks
-4%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
14%inclusion1.83K decks13.3K decks
12%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion1.73K decks13.3K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion1.52K decks13.3K decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion1.42K decks13.3K decks
1%synergy
Battle Screech
11%inclusion1.40K decks13.3K decks
10%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
9.3%inclusion1.23K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
7.9%inclusion1.05K decks13.3K decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.8%inclusion1.03K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Beck // Call
7.1%inclusion944 decks13.3K decks
6%synergy
Travel the Overworld
7.0%inclusion871 decks12.5K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.8%inclusion902 decks13.3K decks
1%synergy
Commune with Beavers
6.3%inclusion836 decks13.3K decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.0%inclusion665 decks13.3K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
39%inclusion5.22K decks13.3K decks
35%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion3.42K decks13.3K decks
21%synergy
Banner of Kinship
26%inclusion3.40K decks13.3K decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion2.17K decks13.3K decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion2.14K decks13.3K decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion1.66K decks13.3K decks
11%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
12%inclusion1.63K decks13.3K decks
10%synergy
The Earth Crystal
10%inclusion1.34K decks12.9K decks
2%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
9.4%inclusion1.24K decks13.3K decks
8%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
7.8%inclusion1.03K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.1%inclusion936 decks13.3K decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.7%inclusion756 decks13.3K decks
3%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.5%inclusion735 decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.5%inclusion724 decks13.3K decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.4%inclusion715 decks13.3K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
51%inclusion6.81K decks13.3K decks
48%synergy
Felidar Retreat
45%inclusion5.98K decks13.3K decks
39%synergy
Kindred Discovery
35%inclusion4.61K decks13.3K decks
29%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
26%inclusion3.32K decks12.7K decks
23%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
26%inclusion3.45K decks13.3K decks
23%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
19%inclusion2.48K decks13.3K decks
16%synergy
Spelunking
18%inclusion2.42K decks13.3K decks
16%synergy
Bower Passage
15%inclusion2.02K decks13.3K decks
14%synergy
Favorable Winds
14%inclusion1.92K decks13.3K decks
13%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion1.82K decks13.3K decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion1.27K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Druid Class
6.9%inclusion915 decks13.3K decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.9%inclusion912 decks13.3K decks
6%synergy
Dovescape
6.8%inclusion902 decks13.3K decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.8%inclusion902 decks13.3K decks
-6%synergy
Doubling Season
6.8%inclusion900 decks13.3K decks
-1%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.7%inclusion895 decks13.3K decks
-2%synergy
Gravitational Shift
6.7%inclusion886 decks13.3K decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
6.0%inclusion803 decks13.3K decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
5.7%inclusion753 decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion5.21K decks13.3K decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
37%inclusion4.87K decks13.3K decks
31%synergy
Chocobo Camp
32%inclusion1.57K decks4.82K decks
30%synergy
Restless Anchorage
32%inclusion4.21K decks13.3K decks
29%synergy
Seaside Haven
28%inclusion3.76K decks13.3K decks
26%synergy
Lupinflower Village
20%inclusion2.65K decks13.3K decks
18%synergy
Lilypad Village
17%inclusion2.27K decks13.3K decks
15%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
17%inclusion2.20K decks13.3K decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion2K decks13.3K decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion1.99K decks13.3K decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion1.64K decks13.3K decks
-2%synergy
Gavony Township
12%inclusion1.58K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion1.40K decks13.3K decks
-4%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
10%inclusion1.31K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.6%inclusion1.14K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.4%inclusion1.12K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
8.4%inclusion1.06K decks12.6K decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.4%inclusion1.11K decks13.3K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion1.04K decks13.3K decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.5%inclusion999 decks13.3K decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.4%inclusion712 decks13.3K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion10.5K decks13.3K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion9.04K decks13.3K decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
36%inclusion4.75K decks13.3K decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion1.56K decks13.3K decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.6%inclusion1K decks13.3K decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion847 decks13.3K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.7%inclusion760 decks13.3K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion692 decks13.3K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.1%inclusion683 decks13.3K decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion13K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion12.9K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion12.9K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion11.6K decks13.3K decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion7.43K decks13.3K decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion6.18K decks13.3K decks
-10%synergy
Seaside Citadel
46%inclusion6.09K decks13.3K decks
-7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion6.06K decks13.3K decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion6.01K decks13.3K decks
0%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
44%inclusion5.87K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion5.80K decks13.3K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion5.56K decks13.3K decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion5.53K decks13.3K decks
-1%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion5.47K decks13.3K decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion5.34K decks13.3K decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion5.29K decks13.3K decks
-6%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion5.26K decks13.3K decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion5.09K decks13.3K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion4.99K decks13.3K decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion4.55K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
33%inclusion4.40K decks13.3K decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion4.06K decks13.3K decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion3.96K decks13.3K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion3.89K decks13.3K decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion3.88K decks13.3K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
28%inclusion3.67K decks13.3K decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion3.37K decks13.3K decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
25%inclusion3.29K decks13.3K decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion3.15K decks13.3K decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion3K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion2.83K decks13.3K decks
-9%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
21%inclusion2.80K decks13.3K decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion2.76K decks13.3K decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion2.74K decks13.3K decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion2.59K decks13.3K decks
15%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion2.38K decks13.3K decks
-9%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion2.25K decks13.3K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion1.99K decks13.3K decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion1.86K decks13.3K decks
3%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion1.82K decks13.3K decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion1.74K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
13%inclusion1.64K decks12.7K decks
11%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
13%inclusion1.60K decks12.7K decks
10%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
12%inclusion1.55K decks12.7K decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1.49K decks13.3K decks
4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion1.49K decks13.3K decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion1.43K decks13.3K decks
2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion1.39K decks13.3K decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion1.37K decks13.3K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
10%inclusion1.34K decks13.3K decks
-10%synergy