Choco, Seeker of Paradise (Commander) - Core

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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
21%inclusion65 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
6.9%inclusion20 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
-3%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
4.5%inclusion13 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Shared Roots
3.4%inclusion10 decks297 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kastral, the Windcrested
88%inclusion789 decks896 decks
82%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
87%inclusion778 decks896 decks
79%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
86%inclusion742 decks865 decks
77%synergy
Bartz and Boko
84%inclusion755 decks896 decks
76%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
83%inclusion715 decks865 decks
74%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
76%inclusion674 decks885 decks
68%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
76%inclusion684 decks896 decks
67%synergy
Emeria Angel
70%inclusion628 decks896 decks
65%synergy
Murmuration
67%inclusion601 decks896 decks
62%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
66%inclusion593 decks896 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
76%inclusion679 decks896 decks
42%synergy
Mockingbird
68%inclusion605 decks896 decks
59%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
64%inclusion571 decks896 decks
56%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
63%inclusion549 decks865 decks
56%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
61%inclusion548 decks896 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion547 decks896 decks
-2%synergy
Farseek
58%inclusion524 decks896 decks
15%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
58%inclusion524 decks896 decks
54%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
57%inclusion514 decks896 decks
54%synergy
Dazzling Denial
56%inclusion502 decks896 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Gwaihir the Windlord
53%inclusion476 decks896 decks
50%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
51%inclusion454 decks896 decks
47%synergy
Gilded Goose
49%inclusion438 decks896 decks
44%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
48%inclusion432 decks896 decks
45%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
47%inclusion420 decks896 decks
44%synergy
Judge's Familiar
47%inclusion418 decks896 decks
43%synergy
Aven Interrupter
44%inclusion391 decks896 decks
39%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
43%inclusion389 decks896 decks
39%synergy
The Goose Mother
43%inclusion389 decks896 decks
38%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
42%inclusion378 decks896 decks
38%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
41%inclusion354 decks865 decks
37%synergy
Ledger Shredder
40%inclusion360 decks896 decks
35%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
39%inclusion350 decks896 decks
36%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
37%inclusion335 decks896 decks
34%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
36%inclusion323 decks896 decks
31%synergy
Healer's Hawk
35%inclusion313 decks896 decks
33%synergy
Salvation Swan
34%inclusion301 decks896 decks
32%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
30%inclusion268 decks896 decks
23%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
25%inclusion224 decks896 decks
22%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
24%inclusion219 decks896 decks
22%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
24%inclusion216 decks896 decks
22%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
23%inclusion208 decks896 decks
21%synergy
Plumecreed Mentor
23%inclusion202 decks896 decks
21%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
22%inclusion201 decks896 decks
21%synergy
Shrike Force
22%inclusion199 decks896 decks
20%synergy
Owlbear Cub
22%inclusion198 decks896 decks
21%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
21%inclusion192 decks896 decks
15%synergy
Wingmate Roc
21%inclusion185 decks896 decks
19%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
20%inclusion178 decks896 decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion177 decks896 decks
14%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
18%inclusion159 decks896 decks
16%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
18%inclusion157 decks896 decks
16%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
17%inclusion148 decks896 decks
12%synergy
Harrier Strix
16%inclusion144 decks896 decks
15%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
14%inclusion129 decks896 decks
13%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
14%inclusion127 decks896 decks
13%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
14%inclusion123 decks896 decks
12%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
13%inclusion118 decks896 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
13%inclusion117 decks896 decks
12%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
13%inclusion113 decks896 decks
11%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
13%inclusion112 decks896 decks
11%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
11%inclusion102 decks896 decks
11%synergy
Valley Questcaller
11%inclusion101 decks896 decks
10%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
10%inclusion94 decks896 decks
10%synergy
Miner's Guidewing
10%inclusion91 decks896 decks
10%synergy
Strix Lookout
10%inclusion90 decks896 decks
9%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
10%inclusion89 decks896 decks
7%synergy
Tempest Hawk
10%inclusion86 decks896 decks
9%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
9.2%inclusion82 decks896 decks
6%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
8.7%inclusion78 decks896 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Flurry of Wings
51%inclusion453 decks896 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion441 decks896 decks
2%synergy
Winged Portent
38%inclusion344 decks896 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion325 decks896 decks
-1%synergy
Perch Protection
35%inclusion315 decks896 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion248 decks896 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion244 decks896 decks
-4%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion242 decks896 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
27%inclusion242 decks896 decks
13%synergy
Lofty Denial
25%inclusion227 decks896 decks
24%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion180 decks896 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion174 decks896 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion155 decks896 decks
-9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion142 decks896 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion140 decks896 decks
7%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
15%inclusion126 decks865 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion101 decks896 decks
-14%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion97 decks896 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion94 decks870 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion95 decks896 decks
-4%synergy
Harrow
10%inclusion93 decks896 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion88 decks896 decks
-7%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.6%inclusion77 decks896 decks
6%synergy
Rally of Wings
8.4%inclusion75 decks896 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
7.8%inclusion70 decks896 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.9%inclusion62 decks896 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.6%inclusion59 decks896 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion45 decks896 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Chocobo Kick
53%inclusion461 decks865 decks
48%synergy
Gysahl Greens
52%inclusion449 decks865 decks
47%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion430 decks896 decks
9%synergy
Airborne Aid
45%inclusion406 decks896 decks
42%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion348 decks896 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion341 decks896 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
31%inclusion276 decks896 decks
26%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion257 decks896 decks
4%synergy
Migratory Route
28%inclusion248 decks896 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion204 decks896 decks
3%synergy
Winged Words
22%inclusion195 decks896 decks
20%synergy
Distant Melody
20%inclusion177 decks896 decks
17%synergy
Reach the Horizon
16%inclusion142 decks880 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion125 decks896 decks
4%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion120 decks896 decks
8%synergy
Battle Screech
13%inclusion118 decks896 decks
12%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
13%inclusion117 decks896 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion109 decks896 decks
-5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion97 decks896 decks
1%synergy
Beck // Call
11%inclusion97 decks896 decks
10%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion92 decks896 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
9.2%inclusion82 decks896 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion67 decks896 decks
3%synergy
Travel the Overworld
6.6%inclusion57 decks865 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.6%inclusion59 decks896 decks
0%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.4%inclusion57 decks896 decks
3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.5%inclusion49 decks896 decks
-2%synergy
Commune with Beavers
5.2%inclusion47 decks896 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
38%inclusion344 decks896 decks
34%synergy
Bident of Thassa
29%inclusion259 decks896 decks
24%synergy
Banner of Kinship
25%inclusion223 decks896 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion129 decks896 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion111 decks896 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
12%inclusion110 decks896 decks
10%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
8.6%inclusion77 decks896 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.6%inclusion77 decks896 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.1%inclusion54 decks885 decks
-2%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.9%inclusion53 decks896 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.9%inclusion53 decks896 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
47%inclusion421 decks896 decks
44%synergy
Felidar Retreat
44%inclusion395 decks896 decks
38%synergy
Kindred Discovery
34%inclusion308 decks896 decks
29%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
25%inclusion215 decks876 decks
21%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
23%inclusion207 decks896 decks
20%synergy
Spelunking
18%inclusion158 decks896 decks
16%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
17%inclusion155 decks896 decks
15%synergy
Favorable Winds
16%inclusion140 decks896 decks
14%synergy
Bower Passage
14%inclusion129 decks896 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
14%inclusion127 decks896 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
8.9%inclusion80 decks896 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.1%inclusion73 decks896 decks
7%synergy
Dovescape
6.7%inclusion60 decks896 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.5%inclusion58 decks896 decks
-2%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.7%inclusion51 decks896 decks
-8%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
5.6%inclusion50 decks896 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
5.6%inclusion50 decks896 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.5%inclusion49 decks896 decks
3%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.5%inclusion49 decks896 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Anchorage
36%inclusion325 decks896 decks
33%synergy
Seaside Haven
33%inclusion296 decks896 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion287 decks896 decks
-12%synergy
Three Tree City
29%inclusion260 decks896 decks
23%synergy
Lupinflower Village
25%inclusion220 decks896 decks
23%synergy
Chocobo Camp
24%inclusion92 decks391 decks
22%synergy
Lilypad Village
20%inclusion182 decks896 decks
19%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
19%inclusion168 decks896 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion110 decks896 decks
-2%synergy
Gavony Township
12%inclusion106 decks896 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion97 decks896 decks
-8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion94 decks896 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.4%inclusion84 decks896 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion81 decks896 decks
0%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.5%inclusion76 decks896 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.5%inclusion76 decks896 decks
-6%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
8.0%inclusion70 decks874 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.7%inclusion69 decks896 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion55 decks896 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.0%inclusion54 decks896 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion51 decks896 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion675 decks896 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion587 decks896 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
36%inclusion319 decks896 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion92 decks896 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion60 decks896 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.7%inclusion60 decks896 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.5%inclusion58 decks896 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.4%inclusion57 decks896 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.4%inclusion48 decks896 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion876 decks896 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion874 decks896 decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion873 decks896 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion802 decks896 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion552 decks896 decks
37%synergy
Seaside Citadel
52%inclusion469 decks896 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion469 decks896 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion452 decks896 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion422 decks896 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion420 decks896 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion411 decks896 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion398 decks896 decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion375 decks896 decks
0%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
37%inclusion331 decks896 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
36%inclusion322 decks896 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion322 decks896 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
32%inclusion290 decks896 decks
-11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
32%inclusion289 decks896 decks
-11%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
32%inclusion289 decks896 decks
16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion268 decks896 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion261 decks896 decks
-1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
28%inclusion251 decks896 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion248 decks896 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion246 decks896 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion233 decks896 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion227 decks896 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion227 decks896 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion225 decks896 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion220 decks896 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion219 decks896 decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
24%inclusion218 decks896 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion209 decks896 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
23%inclusion209 decks896 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion199 decks896 decks
1%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion198 decks896 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion193 decks896 decks
19%synergy
Brokers Hideout
20%inclusion183 decks896 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion138 decks896 decks
-4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
15%inclusion138 decks896 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion131 decks896 decks
-6%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
15%inclusion128 decks876 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion126 decks896 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion125 decks896 decks
-7%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
14%inclusion121 decks876 decks
12%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
14%inclusion120 decks876 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion120 decks896 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion120 decks896 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion116 decks896 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion115 decks896 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion114 decks896 decks
2%synergy