Choco, Seeker of Paradise (Commander) - Core Flying

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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
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kastral, the Windcrested
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
85%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
90%inclusion79 decks88 decks
82%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
88%inclusion73 decks83 decks
80%synergy
Bartz and Boko
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
79%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
87%inclusion72 decks83 decks
78%synergy
Emeria Angel
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
76%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
72%synergy
Murmuration
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
70%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
68%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Mockingbird
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
66%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
63%synergy
Dazzling Denial
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
64%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
60%synergy
Farseek
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
52%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Warden of Evos Isle
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Gilded Goose
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
52%synergy
The Goose Mother
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Judge's Familiar
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Aven Interrupter
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Ledger Shredder
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Salvation Swan
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Healer's Hawk
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Plumecreed Mentor
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Shrike Force
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Owlbear Cub
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Wingmate Roc
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Valley Questcaller
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Harrier Strix
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Silver Raven
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Strix Lookout
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Miner's Guidewing
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Winged Portent
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Flurry of Wings
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Perch Protection
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Lofty Denial
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Strix Serenade
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-18%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Refute
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Harrow
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Chocobo Kick
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Airborne Aid
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Gysahl Greens
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Migratory Route
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Raise the Palisade
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Winged Words
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Reach the Horizon
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Beck // Call
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Battle Screech
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Travel the Overworld
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Genesis Wave
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Bident of Thassa
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Banner of Kinship
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Gathering Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Felidar Retreat
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Kindred Discovery
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Spelunking
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Favorable Winds
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Bower Passage
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Coastal Piracy
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Dovescape
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Song of Eärendil
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Anchorage
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Seaside Haven
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Chocobo Camp
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Lilypad Village
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Lupinflower Village
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Gavony Township
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
White Lotus Tile
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion83 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion79 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Brushland
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Brokers Hideout
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Plenty
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
6%synergy