Choco, Seeker of Paradise (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
32%inclusion126 decks400 decks
24%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
7.8%inclusion29 decks371 decks
7%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
6.7%inclusion25 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.6%inclusion26 decks394 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.5%inclusion24 decks371 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sazh's Chocobo
89%inclusion870 decks973 decks
82%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
87%inclusion845 decks973 decks
81%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
89%inclusion866 decks973 decks
80%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
86%inclusion813 decks944 decks
78%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
86%inclusion809 decks944 decks
77%synergy
Bartz and Boko
84%inclusion814 decks973 decks
75%synergy
Emeria Angel
75%inclusion734 decks973 decks
70%synergy
Murmuration
72%inclusion703 decks973 decks
67%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
74%inclusion716 decks966 decks
67%synergy
Mockingbird
75%inclusion732 decks973 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
88%inclusion856 decks973 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion685 decks973 decks
8%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
63%inclusion616 decks973 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
63%inclusion612 decks973 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
61%inclusion573 decks944 decks
54%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
59%inclusion572 decks973 decks
54%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
56%inclusion549 decks973 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion541 decks973 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
55%inclusion532 decks973 decks
49%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
54%inclusion521 decks973 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion234 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion160 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion146 decks973 decks
-5%synergy
Crop Rotation
15%inclusion142 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion131 decks973 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion115 decks973 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion93 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
9.5%inclusion92 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.0%inclusion58 decks973 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.2%inclusion51 decks973 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Watcher of the Spheres
53%inclusion519 decks973 decks
49%synergy
Aven Interrupter
49%inclusion478 decks973 decks
45%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
49%inclusion476 decks973 decks
45%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
49%inclusion473 decks973 decks
45%synergy
Gilded Goose
46%inclusion451 decks973 decks
41%synergy
Judge's Familiar
46%inclusion444 decks973 decks
42%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
44%inclusion427 decks973 decks
41%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
43%inclusion422 decks973 decks
40%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
43%inclusion415 decks973 decks
39%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
42%inclusion404 decks973 decks
36%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
41%inclusion397 decks973 decks
37%synergy
The Goose Mother
38%inclusion373 decks973 decks
33%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
38%inclusion369 decks973 decks
35%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion352 decks973 decks
31%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
34%inclusion320 decks944 decks
30%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
34%inclusion326 decks973 decks
31%synergy
Salvation Swan
29%inclusion286 decks973 decks
27%synergy
Healer's Hawk
28%inclusion273 decks973 decks
26%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
28%inclusion268 decks973 decks
22%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
26%inclusion257 decks973 decks
25%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
26%inclusion256 decks973 decks
23%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
25%inclusion245 decks973 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
25%inclusion242 decks973 decks
22%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
23%inclusion222 decks973 decks
21%synergy
Shrike Force
20%inclusion196 decks973 decks
18%synergy
Owlbear Cub
20%inclusion194 decks973 decks
18%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
20%inclusion192 decks973 decks
18%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
19%inclusion185 decks973 decks
15%synergy
Wingmate Roc
18%inclusion180 decks973 decks
17%synergy
Plumecreed Mentor
17%inclusion166 decks973 decks
16%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
15%inclusion147 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion142 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Harrier Strix
14%inclusion139 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
14%inclusion137 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
14%inclusion137 decks973 decks
12%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
14%inclusion136 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Scute Swarm
13%inclusion122 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
12%inclusion120 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
12%inclusion118 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
12%inclusion116 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
12%inclusion116 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
12%inclusion115 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Cobra
12%inclusion115 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
12%inclusion113 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Chocobo Knights
11%inclusion111 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Mirror Entity
11%inclusion110 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
11%inclusion110 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Realmwalker
10%inclusion94 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
9.1%inclusion89 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
9.1%inclusion89 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Flurry of Wings
50%inclusion491 decks973 decks
46%synergy
Dazzling Denial
50%inclusion483 decks973 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion460 decks973 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion391 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion380 decks973 decks
23%synergy
Perch Protection
33%inclusion320 decks973 decks
24%synergy
Winged Portent
31%inclusion299 decks973 decks
28%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion239 decks973 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion229 decks973 decks
-5%synergy
Strix Serenade
23%inclusion222 decks973 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion218 decks973 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion214 decks973 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion207 decks973 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion203 decks973 decks
-5%synergy
Lofty Denial
17%inclusion166 decks973 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion162 decks973 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion119 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion114 decks973 decks
-5%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion113 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion93 decks973 decks
0%synergy
Entish Restoration
9.4%inclusion91 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion89 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
9.0%inclusion85 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.8%inclusion83 decks948 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.2%inclusion80 decks973 decks
0%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion69 decks973 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion69 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion61 decks973 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion60 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Rally of Wings
5.9%inclusion57 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.1%inclusion50 decks973 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion444 decks973 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion433 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Chocobo Kick
44%inclusion420 decks944 decks
39%synergy
Airborne Aid
43%inclusion420 decks973 decks
40%synergy
Gysahl Greens
41%inclusion390 decks944 decks
36%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion388 decks973 decks
14%synergy
Raise the Palisade
38%inclusion365 decks973 decks
32%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion316 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion224 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Migratory Route
21%inclusion201 decks973 decks
19%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
17%inclusion164 decks973 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion154 decks973 decks
-2%synergy
Distant Melody
14%inclusion139 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Winged Words
12%inclusion121 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion118 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Reach the Horizon
11%inclusion109 decks960 decks
9%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion104 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion100 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion99 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion99 decks973 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion95 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Battle Screech
9.4%inclusion91 decks973 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.5%inclusion63 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Beck // Call
6.0%inclusion58 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
5.2%inclusion51 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
36%inclusion354 decks973 decks
32%synergy
Banner of Kinship
24%inclusion236 decks973 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion216 decks973 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion162 decks973 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion160 decks973 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion120 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
11%inclusion108 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion104 decks973 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.9%inclusion86 decks966 decks
1%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
8.1%inclusion79 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.9%inclusion77 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.9%inclusion57 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.8%inclusion56 decks973 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.3%inclusion52 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
51%inclusion496 decks973 decks
48%synergy
Felidar Retreat
46%inclusion447 decks973 decks
40%synergy
Kindred Discovery
38%inclusion371 decks973 decks
32%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
26%inclusion256 decks973 decks
23%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
23%inclusion218 decks954 decks
19%synergy
Spelunking
21%inclusion206 decks973 decks
19%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
15%inclusion146 decks973 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
15%inclusion143 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Bower Passage
10%inclusion102 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Favorable Winds
9.5%inclusion92 decks973 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.2%inclusion90 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.8%inclusion86 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
7.6%inclusion74 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.1%inclusion69 decks973 decks
-6%synergy
Dovescape
7.0%inclusion68 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.6%inclusion64 decks973 decks
-2%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.4%inclusion62 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.4%inclusion53 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Druid Class
5.3%inclusion52 decks973 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.1%inclusion50 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Three Tree City
42%inclusion412 decks973 decks
37%synergy
Chocobo Camp
39%inclusion181 decks463 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion370 decks973 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
35%inclusion343 decks973 decks
32%synergy
Seaside Haven
26%inclusion255 decks973 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion209 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion182 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Lupinflower Village
19%inclusion182 decks973 decks
17%synergy
Lilypad Village
17%inclusion161 decks973 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion150 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
15%inclusion150 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion127 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Gavony Township
13%inclusion124 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion118 decks973 decks
-2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion97 decks973 decks
8%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.5%inclusion83 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion76 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion75 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.8%inclusion66 decks973 decks
4%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
6.7%inclusion64 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.6%inclusion64 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.2%inclusion43 decks692 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.1%inclusion59 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.1%inclusion50 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion792 decks973 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion661 decks973 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
33%inclusion321 decks973 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion89 decks973 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion74 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion70 decks973 decks
-7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.0%inclusion68 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion955 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion954 decks973 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion953 decks973 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion887 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
58%inclusion560 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion549 decks973 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion534 decks973 decks
12%synergy
Temple Garden
53%inclusion519 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
52%inclusion506 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion495 decks973 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion480 decks973 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion473 decks973 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
47%inclusion456 decks973 decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion423 decks973 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion423 decks973 decks
-2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion395 decks973 decks
-12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion389 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion378 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion374 decks973 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
38%inclusion367 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion366 decks973 decks
-8%synergy
Canopy Vista
37%inclusion362 decks973 decks
-9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion357 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
36%inclusion352 decks973 decks
25%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion307 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion295 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion275 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion271 decks973 decks
23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
27%inclusion264 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion247 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
25%inclusion240 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion228 decks973 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion225 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
23%inclusion224 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion212 decks973 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion207 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion205 decks973 decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion204 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion186 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion167 decks973 decks
14%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion161 decks973 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion150 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion142 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion141 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion124 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Urban Retreat
12%inclusion64 decks519 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion115 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion115 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion113 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion110 decks973 decks
-1%synergy