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%inclusion129 decks409 decks
24%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
7.6%inclusion29 decks380 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion27 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.6%inclusion25 decks380 decks
-3%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
6.5%inclusion25 decks384 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sazh's Chocobo
89%inclusion873 decks977 decks
82%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
87%inclusion848 decks977 decks
80%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
89%inclusion870 decks977 decks
80%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
86%inclusion818 decks948 decks
78%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
86%inclusion813 decks948 decks
78%synergy
Bartz and Boko
84%inclusion819 decks977 decks
75%synergy
Emeria Angel
75%inclusion737 decks977 decks
70%synergy
Murmuration
72%inclusion706 decks977 decks
67%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
74%inclusion720 decks970 decks
67%synergy
Mockingbird
75%inclusion736 decks977 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
88%inclusion860 decks977 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion689 decks977 decks
8%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
63%inclusion618 decks977 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
63%inclusion616 decks977 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
61%inclusion575 decks948 decks
54%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
59%inclusion576 decks977 decks
54%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
56%inclusion551 decks977 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion546 decks977 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
55%inclusion536 decks977 decks
50%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
53%inclusion520 decks977 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion236 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion160 decks977 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion146 decks977 decks
-5%synergy
Crop Rotation
15%inclusion143 decks977 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion133 decks977 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion114 decks977 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion94 decks977 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion93 decks977 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.0%inclusion59 decks977 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.2%inclusion51 decks977 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Watcher of the Spheres
53%inclusion520 decks977 decks
49%synergy
Aven Interrupter
50%inclusion484 decks977 decks
45%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
49%inclusion477 decks977 decks
46%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
49%inclusion476 decks977 decks
45%synergy
Gilded Goose
46%inclusion453 decks977 decks
41%synergy
Judge's Familiar
46%inclusion447 decks977 decks
42%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
44%inclusion425 decks977 decks
40%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
43%inclusion421 decks977 decks
40%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
42%inclusion414 decks977 decks
39%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
42%inclusion406 decks977 decks
36%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
41%inclusion399 decks977 decks
37%synergy
The Goose Mother
38%inclusion375 decks977 decks
33%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
38%inclusion367 decks977 decks
34%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion354 decks977 decks
31%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
34%inclusion321 decks948 decks
30%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
34%inclusion328 decks977 decks
31%synergy
Salvation Swan
30%inclusion289 decks977 decks
27%synergy
Healer's Hawk
28%inclusion275 decks977 decks
26%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
27%inclusion268 decks977 decks
21%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
27%inclusion259 decks977 decks
24%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
26%inclusion258 decks977 decks
25%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
25%inclusion245 decks977 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
25%inclusion242 decks977 decks
22%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
23%inclusion225 decks977 decks
21%synergy
Shrike Force
20%inclusion197 decks977 decks
18%synergy
Owlbear Cub
20%inclusion196 decks977 decks
19%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
20%inclusion193 decks977 decks
18%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
19%inclusion186 decks977 decks
15%synergy
Wingmate Roc
18%inclusion180 decks977 decks
17%synergy
Plumecreed Mentor
17%inclusion166 decks977 decks
16%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
15%inclusion147 decks977 decks
13%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion144 decks977 decks
13%synergy
Harrier Strix
14%inclusion141 decks977 decks
13%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
14%inclusion138 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
14%inclusion136 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
14%inclusion134 decks977 decks
13%synergy
Scute Swarm
12%inclusion122 decks977 decks
9%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
12%inclusion121 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
12%inclusion119 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
12%inclusion117 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
12%inclusion117 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
12%inclusion116 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
12%inclusion116 decks977 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Cobra
12%inclusion116 decks977 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Entity
11%inclusion110 decks977 decks
9%synergy
Chocobo Knights
11%inclusion110 decks977 decks
2%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
11%inclusion110 decks977 decks
10%synergy
Realmwalker
10%inclusion98 decks977 decks
8%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
9.1%inclusion89 decks977 decks
2%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
9.1%inclusion89 decks977 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Flurry of Wings
50%inclusion493 decks977 decks
46%synergy
Dazzling Denial
50%inclusion486 decks977 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion464 decks977 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion392 decks977 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion383 decks977 decks
23%synergy
Perch Protection
33%inclusion320 decks977 decks
24%synergy
Winged Portent
31%inclusion299 decks977 decks
28%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion239 decks977 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion228 decks977 decks
-5%synergy
Strix Serenade
23%inclusion223 decks977 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion223 decks977 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion213 decks977 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion206 decks977 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion204 decks977 decks
-5%synergy
Lofty Denial
17%inclusion167 decks977 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion163 decks977 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion120 decks977 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion114 decks977 decks
-5%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion113 decks977 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion94 decks977 decks
0%synergy
Entish Restoration
9.2%inclusion90 decks977 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion89 decks977 decks
2%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
9.1%inclusion86 decks948 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.8%inclusion84 decks952 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion81 decks977 decks
0%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion69 decks977 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion69 decks977 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.2%inclusion61 decks977 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.0%inclusion59 decks977 decks
3%synergy
Rally of Wings
5.7%inclusion56 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.1%inclusion50 decks977 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion448 decks977 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion436 decks977 decks
6%synergy
Chocobo Kick
44%inclusion421 decks948 decks
39%synergy
Airborne Aid
43%inclusion423 decks977 decks
40%synergy
Gysahl Greens
41%inclusion391 decks948 decks
36%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion392 decks977 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Palisade
38%inclusion368 decks977 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion318 decks977 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion227 decks977 decks
4%synergy
Migratory Route
21%inclusion203 decks977 decks
19%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
17%inclusion164 decks977 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion156 decks977 decks
-2%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion143 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion121 decks977 decks
3%synergy
Winged Words
12%inclusion120 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Reach the Horizon
12%inclusion112 decks964 decks
10%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion104 decks977 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion101 decks977 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion99 decks977 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion98 decks977 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion96 decks977 decks
4%synergy
Battle Screech
9.3%inclusion91 decks977 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.4%inclusion63 decks977 decks
-1%synergy
Beck // Call
5.9%inclusion58 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
5.2%inclusion51 decks977 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
36%inclusion356 decks977 decks
32%synergy
Banner of Kinship
24%inclusion238 decks977 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion216 decks977 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion164 decks977 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion163 decks977 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion120 decks977 decks
10%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
11%inclusion108 decks977 decks
10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion106 decks977 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.9%inclusion86 decks970 decks
1%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
8.1%inclusion79 decks977 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.0%inclusion78 decks977 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.8%inclusion57 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.7%inclusion56 decks977 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.4%inclusion53 decks977 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
51%inclusion499 decks977 decks
48%synergy
Felidar Retreat
46%inclusion449 decks977 decks
40%synergy
Kindred Discovery
38%inclusion374 decks977 decks
33%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
26%inclusion256 decks977 decks
23%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
23%inclusion217 decks958 decks
19%synergy
Spelunking
21%inclusion206 decks977 decks
19%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
15%inclusion145 decks977 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
15%inclusion144 decks977 decks
10%synergy
Bower Passage
10%inclusion102 decks977 decks
9%synergy
Favorable Winds
9.4%inclusion92 decks977 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.2%inclusion90 decks977 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.0%inclusion88 decks977 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
7.6%inclusion74 decks977 decks
-1%synergy
Dovescape
7.1%inclusion69 decks977 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.0%inclusion68 decks977 decks
-6%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.4%inclusion63 decks977 decks
-2%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.3%inclusion62 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.4%inclusion53 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Druid Class
5.3%inclusion52 decks977 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.2%inclusion51 decks977 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Three Tree City
42%inclusion415 decks977 decks
37%synergy
Chocobo Camp
39%inclusion184 decks470 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion370 decks977 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
35%inclusion344 decks977 decks
32%synergy
Seaside Haven
26%inclusion256 decks977 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion210 decks977 decks
3%synergy
Lupinflower Village
19%inclusion183 decks977 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion182 decks977 decks
3%synergy
Lilypad Village
16%inclusion159 decks977 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion154 decks977 decks
1%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
16%inclusion152 decks977 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion129 decks977 decks
7%synergy
Gavony Township
13%inclusion127 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion119 decks977 decks
-2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion99 decks977 decks
8%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.5%inclusion83 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion76 decks977 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.8%inclusion76 decks977 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.8%inclusion66 decks977 decks
4%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
6.7%inclusion64 decks955 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.6%inclusion64 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.2%inclusion43 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.0%inclusion59 decks977 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.1%inclusion50 decks977 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion794 decks977 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion663 decks977 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
33%inclusion325 decks977 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.2%inclusion90 decks977 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion74 decks977 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion69 decks977 decks
-7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.1%inclusion69 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion959 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion958 decks977 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion957 decks977 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion891 decks977 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
58%inclusion565 decks977 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion553 decks977 decks
32%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion541 decks977 decks
12%synergy
Temple Garden
54%inclusion525 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
52%inclusion510 decks977 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion498 decks977 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion485 decks977 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion474 decks977 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
47%inclusion459 decks977 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion425 decks977 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion425 decks977 decks
-4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion394 decks977 decks
-12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion391 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion380 decks977 decks
13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion375 decks977 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion368 decks977 decks
-8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
38%inclusion368 decks977 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
37%inclusion363 decks977 decks
-9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion357 decks977 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
36%inclusion356 decks977 decks
26%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion308 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion296 decks977 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion275 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion273 decks977 decks
23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
27%inclusion264 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion248 decks977 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
25%inclusion240 decks977 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion231 decks977 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion226 decks977 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
23%inclusion224 decks977 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion214 decks977 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion209 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion207 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion206 decks977 decks
-6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion189 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion169 decks977 decks
14%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion162 decks977 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion151 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion143 decks977 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
15%inclusion142 decks977 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion125 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion116 decks977 decks
10%synergy
Urban Retreat
12%inclusion62 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion115 decks977 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion113 decks977 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion110 decks977 decks
4%synergy