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%inclusion128 decks406 decks
24%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
7.7%inclusion29 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.5%inclusion26 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.4%inclusion24 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sazh's Chocobo
89%inclusion872 decks976 decks
82%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
87%inclusion848 decks976 decks
81%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
89%inclusion869 decks976 decks
80%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
86%inclusion815 decks947 decks
78%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
86%inclusion812 decks947 decks
77%synergy
Bartz and Boko
84%inclusion817 decks976 decks
75%synergy
Emeria Angel
76%inclusion737 decks976 decks
70%synergy
Murmuration
72%inclusion706 decks976 decks
67%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
74%inclusion719 decks969 decks
67%synergy
Mockingbird
75%inclusion736 decks976 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
88%inclusion858 decks976 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion689 decks976 decks
8%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
63%inclusion618 decks976 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
63%inclusion615 decks976 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
61%inclusion575 decks947 decks
54%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
59%inclusion576 decks976 decks
54%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
57%inclusion552 decks976 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion545 decks976 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
55%inclusion535 decks976 decks
49%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
53%inclusion522 decks976 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion234 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion160 decks976 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion146 decks976 decks
-5%synergy
Crop Rotation
15%inclusion143 decks976 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion133 decks976 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion115 decks976 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion93 decks976 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion93 decks976 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.9%inclusion58 decks976 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.2%inclusion51 decks976 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Watcher of the Spheres
53%inclusion521 decks976 decks
49%synergy
Aven Interrupter
49%inclusion482 decks976 decks
45%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
49%inclusion477 decks976 decks
45%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
49%inclusion476 decks976 decks
46%synergy
Gilded Goose
47%inclusion454 decks976 decks
42%synergy
Judge's Familiar
46%inclusion447 decks976 decks
42%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
44%inclusion428 decks976 decks
41%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
43%inclusion423 decks976 decks
40%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
43%inclusion416 decks976 decks
39%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
42%inclusion408 decks976 decks
37%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
41%inclusion398 decks976 decks
36%synergy
The Goose Mother
39%inclusion376 decks976 decks
33%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
38%inclusion368 decks976 decks
35%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion354 decks976 decks
31%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
34%inclusion321 decks947 decks
30%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
34%inclusion328 decks976 decks
31%synergy
Salvation Swan
30%inclusion289 decks976 decks
28%synergy
Healer's Hawk
28%inclusion276 decks976 decks
26%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
27%inclusion268 decks976 decks
21%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
26%inclusion258 decks976 decks
25%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
26%inclusion258 decks976 decks
24%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
25%inclusion246 decks976 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
25%inclusion241 decks976 decks
22%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
23%inclusion224 decks976 decks
21%synergy
Shrike Force
20%inclusion196 decks976 decks
18%synergy
Owlbear Cub
20%inclusion196 decks976 decks
19%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
20%inclusion192 decks976 decks
18%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
19%inclusion186 decks976 decks
15%synergy
Wingmate Roc
19%inclusion181 decks976 decks
17%synergy
Plumecreed Mentor
17%inclusion166 decks976 decks
16%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
15%inclusion147 decks976 decks
13%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion142 decks976 decks
13%synergy
Harrier Strix
14%inclusion140 decks976 decks
13%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
14%inclusion138 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
14%inclusion136 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
14%inclusion136 decks976 decks
13%synergy
Scute Swarm
13%inclusion122 decks976 decks
9%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
12%inclusion121 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
12%inclusion119 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
12%inclusion117 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
12%inclusion117 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Cobra
12%inclusion116 decks976 decks
9%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
12%inclusion116 decks976 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
12%inclusion114 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Entity
11%inclusion111 decks976 decks
9%synergy
Chocobo Knights
11%inclusion110 decks976 decks
2%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
11%inclusion110 decks976 decks
10%synergy
Realmwalker
10%inclusion97 decks976 decks
8%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
9.2%inclusion90 decks976 decks
6%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
9.1%inclusion89 decks976 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Flurry of Wings
50%inclusion492 decks976 decks
46%synergy
Dazzling Denial
50%inclusion484 decks976 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion461 decks976 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion391 decks976 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion382 decks976 decks
23%synergy
Perch Protection
33%inclusion321 decks976 decks
24%synergy
Winged Portent
31%inclusion299 decks976 decks
28%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion240 decks976 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion229 decks976 decks
-5%synergy
Strix Serenade
23%inclusion222 decks976 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion220 decks976 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion214 decks976 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion206 decks976 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion204 decks976 decks
-5%synergy
Lofty Denial
17%inclusion166 decks976 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion163 decks976 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion119 decks976 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion114 decks976 decks
-5%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion113 decks976 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion93 decks976 decks
0%synergy
Entish Restoration
9.2%inclusion90 decks976 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion89 decks976 decks
2%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
8.9%inclusion84 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.7%inclusion83 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.2%inclusion80 decks976 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion69 decks976 decks
2%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion69 decks976 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion61 decks976 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion60 decks976 decks
3%synergy
Rally of Wings
5.7%inclusion56 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.1%inclusion50 decks976 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion447 decks976 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion434 decks976 decks
6%synergy
Chocobo Kick
44%inclusion420 decks947 decks
39%synergy
Airborne Aid
43%inclusion422 decks976 decks
40%synergy
Gysahl Greens
41%inclusion391 decks947 decks
36%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion390 decks976 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Palisade
38%inclusion366 decks976 decks
32%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion317 decks976 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion226 decks976 decks
4%synergy
Migratory Route
21%inclusion202 decks976 decks
19%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
17%inclusion164 decks976 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion155 decks976 decks
-2%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion142 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Winged Words
12%inclusion121 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion119 decks976 decks
3%synergy
Reach the Horizon
11%inclusion110 decks963 decks
10%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion104 decks976 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion100 decks976 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion99 decks976 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion99 decks976 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion96 decks976 decks
4%synergy
Battle Screech
9.3%inclusion91 decks976 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.5%inclusion63 decks976 decks
-1%synergy
Beck // Call
6.0%inclusion59 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
5.2%inclusion51 decks976 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
37%inclusion357 decks976 decks
32%synergy
Banner of Kinship
24%inclusion237 decks976 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion217 decks976 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion163 decks976 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion161 decks976 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion120 decks976 decks
10%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
11%inclusion108 decks976 decks
10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion105 decks976 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.9%inclusion86 decks969 decks
1%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
8.1%inclusion79 decks976 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.0%inclusion78 decks976 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.8%inclusion57 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.7%inclusion56 decks976 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.4%inclusion53 decks976 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
51%inclusion498 decks976 decks
48%synergy
Felidar Retreat
46%inclusion449 decks976 decks
40%synergy
Kindred Discovery
38%inclusion374 decks976 decks
33%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
26%inclusion256 decks976 decks
23%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
23%inclusion217 decks957 decks
19%synergy
Spelunking
21%inclusion207 decks976 decks
19%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
15%inclusion146 decks976 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
15%inclusion144 decks976 decks
10%synergy
Bower Passage
10%inclusion102 decks976 decks
9%synergy
Favorable Winds
9.4%inclusion92 decks976 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.2%inclusion90 decks976 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.0%inclusion88 decks976 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
7.6%inclusion74 decks976 decks
-1%synergy
Dovescape
7.1%inclusion69 decks976 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.0%inclusion68 decks976 decks
-6%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.6%inclusion64 decks976 decks
-2%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.4%inclusion62 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.4%inclusion53 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Druid Class
5.3%inclusion52 decks976 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.1%inclusion50 decks976 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Three Tree City
42%inclusion414 decks976 decks
37%synergy
Chocobo Camp
39%inclusion182 decks468 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion370 decks976 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
35%inclusion345 decks976 decks
32%synergy
Seaside Haven
26%inclusion256 decks976 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion210 decks976 decks
3%synergy
Lupinflower Village
19%inclusion184 decks976 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion183 decks976 decks
3%synergy
Lilypad Village
16%inclusion160 decks976 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion152 decks976 decks
1%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
16%inclusion152 decks976 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion128 decks976 decks
6%synergy
Gavony Township
13%inclusion126 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion119 decks976 decks
-2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion97 decks976 decks
8%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.5%inclusion83 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion76 decks976 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion75 decks976 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.8%inclusion66 decks976 decks
4%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
6.7%inclusion64 decks954 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.6%inclusion64 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.2%inclusion43 decks695 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.0%inclusion59 decks976 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.1%inclusion50 decks976 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion795 decks976 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion665 decks976 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
33%inclusion322 decks976 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion89 decks976 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion74 decks976 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion70 decks976 decks
-7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.0%inclusion68 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion958 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion957 decks976 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion956 decks976 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion890 decks976 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
58%inclusion563 decks976 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion552 decks976 decks
32%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion539 decks976 decks
12%synergy
Temple Garden
54%inclusion523 decks976 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
52%inclusion508 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion497 decks976 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion482 decks976 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion474 decks976 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
47%inclusion458 decks976 decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion424 decks976 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion423 decks976 decks
-2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion395 decks976 decks
-12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion390 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion378 decks976 decks
13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion374 decks976 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
38%inclusion368 decks976 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion366 decks976 decks
-8%synergy
Canopy Vista
37%inclusion363 decks976 decks
-9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion358 decks976 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
36%inclusion355 decks976 decks
26%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion308 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion295 decks976 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion276 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion273 decks976 decks
23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
27%inclusion265 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion249 decks976 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
25%inclusion240 decks976 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion232 decks976 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion226 decks976 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
23%inclusion224 decks976 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion215 decks976 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion209 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion207 decks976 decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion206 decks976 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion189 decks976 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion169 decks976 decks
14%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion162 decks976 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion150 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion142 decks976 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion141 decks976 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion126 decks976 decks
5%synergy
Urban Retreat
12%inclusion64 decks523 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion117 decks976 decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion115 decks976 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion113 decks976 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion110 decks976 decks
-1%synergy