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
22%inclusion651 decks2.90K decks
15%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
8.2%inclusion217 decks2.66K decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion149 decks2.66K decks
-3%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
4.8%inclusion130 decks2.72K decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
3.6%inclusion101 decks2.84K decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sazh's Chocobo
88%inclusion11K decks12.4K decks
80%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
86%inclusion10.6K decks12.4K decks
79%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
85%inclusion9.90K decks11.6K decks
77%synergy
Bartz and Boko
84%inclusion10.4K decks12.4K decks
75%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
84%inclusion9.71K decks11.6K decks
75%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
83%inclusion10.3K decks12.4K decks
74%synergy
Emeria Angel
73%inclusion9.08K decks12.4K decks
68%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
74%inclusion8.90K decks12K decks
66%synergy
Murmuration
71%inclusion8.83K decks12.4K decks
66%synergy
Mockingbird
69%inclusion8.61K decks12.4K decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
80%inclusion9.89K decks12.4K decks
46%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
67%inclusion7.73K decks11.6K decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion8.27K decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
64%inclusion7.94K decks12.4K decks
57%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
63%inclusion7.81K decks12.4K decks
59%synergy
Farseek
61%inclusion7.61K decks12.4K decks
18%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
60%inclusion7.48K decks12.4K decks
56%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
59%inclusion7.27K decks12.4K decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion6.83K decks12.4K decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Denial
55%inclusion6.80K decks12.4K decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion1.84K decks12.4K decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion1.48K decks12.4K decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion1.43K decks12.4K decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.4%inclusion1.17K decks12.4K decks
-5%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.1%inclusion1.13K decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.4%inclusion924 decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Aura Shards
7.2%inclusion890 decks12.4K decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.0%inclusion869 decks12.4K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.8%inclusion721 decks12.4K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Gwaihir the Windlord
52%inclusion6.46K decks12.4K decks
49%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
52%inclusion6.42K decks12.4K decks
49%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
49%inclusion6.13K decks12.4K decks
46%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
48%inclusion5.99K decks12.4K decks
45%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
47%inclusion5.87K decks12.4K decks
43%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
47%inclusion5.85K decks12.4K decks
44%synergy
Gilded Goose
45%inclusion5.60K decks12.4K decks
40%synergy
Ledger Shredder
45%inclusion5.57K decks12.4K decks
40%synergy
Judge's Familiar
44%inclusion5.46K decks12.4K decks
41%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
43%inclusion5.36K decks12.4K decks
39%synergy
Aven Interrupter
41%inclusion5.14K decks12.4K decks
37%synergy
The Goose Mother
41%inclusion5.06K decks12.4K decks
35%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
40%inclusion4.94K decks12.4K decks
37%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
39%inclusion4.55K decks11.6K decks
35%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
38%inclusion4.75K decks12.4K decks
33%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
37%inclusion4.56K decks12.4K decks
34%synergy
Healer's Hawk
32%inclusion3.92K decks12.4K decks
29%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
30%inclusion3.67K decks12.4K decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion3.63K decks12.4K decks
24%synergy
Salvation Swan
27%inclusion3.40K decks12.4K decks
25%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
26%inclusion3.21K decks12.4K decks
20%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
25%inclusion3.10K decks12.4K decks
22%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
24%inclusion2.98K decks12.4K decks
22%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
24%inclusion2.98K decks12.4K decks
22%synergy
Owlbear Cub
24%inclusion2.98K decks12.4K decks
23%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
22%inclusion2.73K decks12.4K decks
19%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
21%inclusion2.65K decks12.4K decks
19%synergy
Shrike Force
21%inclusion2.56K decks12.4K decks
19%synergy
Wingmate Roc
18%inclusion2.24K decks12.4K decks
17%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
17%inclusion2.13K decks12.4K decks
13%synergy
Plumecreed Mentor
17%inclusion2.12K decks12.4K decks
16%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
17%inclusion2.05K decks12.4K decks
15%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
15%inclusion1.90K decks12.4K decks
14%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
15%inclusion1.89K decks12.4K decks
14%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
14%inclusion1.79K decks12.4K decks
13%synergy
Scute Swarm
13%inclusion1.67K decks12.4K decks
10%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
13%inclusion1.66K decks12.4K decks
12%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
13%inclusion1.64K decks12.4K decks
11%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
13%inclusion1.58K decks12.4K decks
10%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
12%inclusion1.53K decks12.4K decks
11%synergy
Chocobo Knights
12%inclusion1.51K decks12.4K decks
2%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
12%inclusion1.49K decks12.4K decks
11%synergy
Harrier Strix
12%inclusion1.48K decks12.4K decks
11%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
12%inclusion1.46K decks12.4K decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
11%inclusion1.41K decks12.4K decks
11%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
11%inclusion1.37K decks12.4K decks
10%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
10%inclusion1.26K decks12.4K decks
9%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
10%inclusion1.18K decks12.4K decks
8%synergy
Lotus Cobra
9.4%inclusion1.17K decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
8.4%inclusion1.04K decks12.4K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Flurry of Wings
54%inclusion6.75K decks12.4K decks
50%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion5.07K decks12.4K decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion4.56K decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Winged Portent
37%inclusion4.54K decks12.4K decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion4.23K decks12.4K decks
18%synergy
Perch Protection
33%inclusion4.11K decks12.4K decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
28%inclusion3.41K decks12.4K decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion3.33K decks12.4K decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
21%inclusion2.66K decks12.4K decks
17%synergy
Lofty Denial
21%inclusion2.64K decks12.4K decks
20%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion2.49K decks12.4K decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion2.32K decks12.4K decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion2.18K decks12.4K decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion1.97K decks12.4K decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion1.92K decks12.4K decks
7%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
14%inclusion1.61K decks11.6K decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1.61K decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion1.46K decks12.4K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion1.32K decks12.4K decks
-6%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion1.20K decks12.4K decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.5%inclusion1.10K decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.8%inclusion1.09K decks12.4K decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion1.03K decks12.4K decks
0%synergy
Rally of Wings
8.2%inclusion1.02K decks12.4K decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion932 decks12.4K decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
6.7%inclusion831 decks12.4K decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.0%inclusion749 decks12.4K decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion734 decks12.4K decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion622 decks12.4K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Chocobo Kick
52%inclusion5.99K decks11.6K decks
46%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion6.24K decks12.4K decks
12%synergy
Gysahl Greens
50%inclusion5.80K decks11.6K decks
45%synergy
Airborne Aid
46%inclusion5.73K decks12.4K decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion5.38K decks12.4K decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion4.82K decks12.4K decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion4.45K decks12.4K decks
11%synergy
Raise the Palisade
34%inclusion4.25K decks12.4K decks
29%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion3.26K decks12.4K decks
7%synergy
Migratory Route
23%inclusion2.88K decks12.4K decks
21%synergy
Winged Words
18%inclusion2.27K decks12.4K decks
17%synergy
Distant Melody
18%inclusion2.18K decks12.4K decks
14%synergy
Reach the Horizon
15%inclusion1.79K decks11.9K decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion1.75K decks12.4K decks
-3%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
14%inclusion1.73K decks12.4K decks
12%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion1.59K decks12.4K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion1.43K decks12.4K decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion1.34K decks12.4K decks
1%synergy
Battle Screech
11%inclusion1.31K decks12.4K decks
10%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
9.3%inclusion1.15K decks12.4K decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
7.9%inclusion978 decks12.4K decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion978 decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Beck // Call
7.2%inclusion895 decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Travel the Overworld
6.9%inclusion802 decks11.6K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion856 decks12.4K decks
1%synergy
Commune with Beavers
6.1%inclusion758 decks12.4K decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.1%inclusion631 decks12.4K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
39%inclusion4.88K decks12.4K decks
35%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion3.23K decks12.4K decks
22%synergy
Banner of Kinship
26%inclusion3.18K decks12.4K decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion2.03K decks12.4K decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion2.02K decks12.4K decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion1.57K decks12.4K decks
11%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
12%inclusion1.53K decks12.4K decks
10%synergy
The Earth Crystal
10%inclusion1.22K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
9.4%inclusion1.16K decks12.4K decks
8%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
7.9%inclusion976 decks12.4K decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.0%inclusion865 decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.8%inclusion719 decks12.4K decks
3%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.7%inclusion703 decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.5%inclusion681 decks12.4K decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.4%inclusion666 decks12.4K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
52%inclusion6.41K decks12.4K decks
48%synergy
Felidar Retreat
45%inclusion5.60K decks12.4K decks
39%synergy
Kindred Discovery
35%inclusion4.34K decks12.4K decks
29%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
26%inclusion3.24K decks12.4K decks
23%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
26%inclusion3.03K decks11.8K decks
22%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
19%inclusion2.34K decks12.4K decks
16%synergy
Spelunking
18%inclusion2.28K decks12.4K decks
16%synergy
Bower Passage
16%inclusion1.94K decks12.4K decks
14%synergy
Favorable Winds
15%inclusion1.82K decks12.4K decks
13%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion1.72K decks12.4K decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion1.22K decks12.4K decks
8%synergy
Druid Class
7.0%inclusion873 decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Gravitational Shift
6.9%inclusion850 decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.8%inclusion848 decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Dovescape
6.8%inclusion839 decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.7%inclusion837 decks12.4K decks
-2%synergy
Doubling Season
6.7%inclusion826 decks12.4K decks
-2%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.5%inclusion811 decks12.4K decks
-7%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
6.0%inclusion742 decks12.4K decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
5.7%inclusion702 decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion4.92K decks12.4K decks
-4%synergy
Three Tree City
37%inclusion4.60K decks12.4K decks
31%synergy
Restless Anchorage
32%inclusion3.97K decks12.4K decks
29%synergy
Seaside Haven
29%inclusion3.56K decks12.4K decks
27%synergy
Chocobo Camp
26%inclusion986 decks3.76K decks
24%synergy
Lupinflower Village
20%inclusion2.48K decks12.4K decks
18%synergy
Lilypad Village
17%inclusion2.12K decks12.4K decks
15%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
17%inclusion2.08K decks12.4K decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion1.91K decks12.4K decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion1.89K decks12.4K decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion1.54K decks12.4K decks
-2%synergy
Gavony Township
12%inclusion1.50K decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion1.34K decks12.4K decks
-4%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
10%inclusion1.22K decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.6%inclusion1.06K decks12.4K decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.4%inclusion1.05K decks12.4K decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.2%inclusion1.02K decks12.4K decks
7%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
8.2%inclusion960 decks11.8K decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion968 decks12.4K decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.5%inclusion929 decks12.4K decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.4%inclusion674 decks12.4K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion9.83K decks12.4K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion8.46K decks12.4K decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
36%inclusion4.43K decks12.4K decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion1.48K decks12.4K decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion952 decks12.4K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion777 decks12.4K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.8%inclusion721 decks12.4K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion649 decks12.4K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.2%inclusion646 decks12.4K decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion12.1K decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion12.1K decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion12.1K decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion10.8K decks12.4K decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion6.93K decks12.4K decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion5.77K decks12.4K decks
-10%synergy
Seaside Citadel
46%inclusion5.69K decks12.4K decks
-7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion5.69K decks12.4K decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion5.63K decks12.4K decks
0%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
45%inclusion5.57K decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion5.46K decks12.4K decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion5.21K decks12.4K decks
-1%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion5.17K decks12.4K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion5.14K decks12.4K decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion5.01K decks12.4K decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion4.93K decks12.4K decks
-6%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion4.91K decks12.4K decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion4.82K decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion4.74K decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion4.33K decks12.4K decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion4.21K decks12.4K decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion3.79K decks12.4K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion3.79K decks12.4K decks
13%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
30%inclusion3.73K decks12.4K decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion3.67K decks12.4K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
28%inclusion3.43K decks12.4K decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion3.20K decks12.4K decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
25%inclusion3.08K decks12.4K decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion2.94K decks12.4K decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion2.80K decks12.4K decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion2.67K decks12.4K decks
-9%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
21%inclusion2.63K decks12.4K decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion2.61K decks12.4K decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion2.58K decks12.4K decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion2.45K decks12.4K decks
15%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion2.22K decks12.4K decks
-8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion2.12K decks12.4K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion1.84K decks12.4K decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion1.78K decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion1.74K decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion1.68K decks12.4K decks
5%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
13%inclusion1.52K decks11.8K decks
11%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
12%inclusion1.46K decks11.8K decks
10%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
12%inclusion1.42K decks11.8K decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion1.40K decks12.4K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1.39K decks12.4K decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion1.36K decks12.4K decks
2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion1.32K decks12.4K decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion1.28K decks12.4K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
10%inclusion1.23K decks12.4K decks
-10%synergy