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
30%inclusion95 decks320 decks
22%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion21 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
4.8%inclusion14 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
4.4%inclusion13 decks295 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sazh's Chocobo
90%inclusion813 decks908 decks
82%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
87%inclusion793 decks908 decks
81%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
89%inclusion805 decks908 decks
80%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
86%inclusion753 decks878 decks
77%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
86%inclusion752 decks878 decks
77%synergy
Bartz and Boko
83%inclusion757 decks908 decks
75%synergy
Emeria Angel
75%inclusion682 decks908 decks
70%synergy
Murmuration
72%inclusion658 decks908 decks
67%synergy
Mockingbird
76%inclusion687 decks908 decks
67%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
74%inclusion668 decks901 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
88%inclusion801 decks908 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion645 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
64%inclusion577 decks908 decks
20%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
63%inclusion574 decks908 decks
56%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
61%inclusion534 decks878 decks
53%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
60%inclusion543 decks908 decks
55%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
57%inclusion515 decks908 decks
52%synergy
Ledger Shredder
55%inclusion502 decks908 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion499 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
54%inclusion491 decks908 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion224 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion148 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion137 decks908 decks
-5%synergy
Crop Rotation
15%inclusion134 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion123 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion110 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion89 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion88 decks908 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.7%inclusion52 decks908 decks
-9%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.5%inclusion50 decks908 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Watcher of the Spheres
54%inclusion487 decks908 decks
50%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
49%inclusion442 decks908 decks
45%synergy
Aven Interrupter
48%inclusion440 decks908 decks
44%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
48%inclusion434 decks908 decks
45%synergy
Gilded Goose
46%inclusion422 decks908 decks
41%synergy
Judge's Familiar
45%inclusion413 decks908 decks
42%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
44%inclusion403 decks908 decks
41%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
43%inclusion393 decks908 decks
40%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
43%inclusion387 decks908 decks
39%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
43%inclusion386 decks908 decks
37%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
41%inclusion369 decks908 decks
36%synergy
The Goose Mother
39%inclusion351 decks908 decks
33%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
38%inclusion349 decks908 decks
35%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion328 decks908 decks
30%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
34%inclusion300 decks878 decks
30%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
34%inclusion307 decks908 decks
31%synergy
Salvation Swan
29%inclusion261 decks908 decks
27%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
28%inclusion256 decks908 decks
22%synergy
Healer's Hawk
28%inclusion251 decks908 decks
25%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
27%inclusion244 decks908 decks
24%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
27%inclusion244 decks908 decks
25%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
26%inclusion232 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
25%inclusion231 decks908 decks
23%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
23%inclusion213 decks908 decks
22%synergy
Owlbear Cub
20%inclusion183 decks908 decks
19%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
20%inclusion182 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Shrike Force
20%inclusion182 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
19%inclusion177 decks908 decks
15%synergy
Wingmate Roc
19%inclusion170 decks908 decks
17%synergy
Plumecreed Mentor
18%inclusion159 decks908 decks
16%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
15%inclusion133 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion132 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
14%inclusion130 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
14%inclusion127 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Harrier Strix
14%inclusion127 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
14%inclusion126 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
13%inclusion115 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
12%inclusion113 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
12%inclusion113 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
12%inclusion112 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
12%inclusion110 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Scute Swarm
12%inclusion108 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Entity
12%inclusion108 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Cobra
12%inclusion106 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
12%inclusion106 decks908 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
11%inclusion102 decks908 decks
10%synergy
Chocobo Knights
11%inclusion100 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Realmwalker
9.5%inclusion86 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
9.4%inclusion85 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
9.4%inclusion85 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Flurry of Wings
50%inclusion454 decks908 decks
46%synergy
Dazzling Denial
49%inclusion443 decks908 decks
44%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion429 decks908 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion360 decks908 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion357 decks908 decks
23%synergy
Perch Protection
33%inclusion298 decks908 decks
24%synergy
Winged Portent
32%inclusion289 decks908 decks
29%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion224 decks908 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
23%inclusion209 decks908 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion208 decks908 decks
-6%synergy
Growth Spiral
23%inclusion206 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion206 decks908 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion194 decks908 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion189 decks908 decks
-5%synergy
Lofty Denial
17%inclusion156 decks908 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion148 decks908 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion113 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion103 decks908 decks
-6%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion100 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion91 decks908 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion87 decks908 decks
2%synergy
Entish Restoration
9.5%inclusion86 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
8.8%inclusion77 decks878 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.4%inclusion74 decks883 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.1%inclusion74 decks908 decks
0%synergy
Negate
7.5%inclusion68 decks908 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.7%inclusion61 decks908 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.6%inclusion60 decks908 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion55 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Rally of Wings
5.8%inclusion53 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.4%inclusion49 decks908 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion418 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion399 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Chocobo Kick
44%inclusion385 decks878 decks
39%synergy
Airborne Aid
43%inclusion392 decks908 decks
40%synergy
Gysahl Greens
41%inclusion360 decks878 decks
36%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion365 decks908 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Palisade
38%inclusion342 decks908 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion289 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion213 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Migratory Route
20%inclusion184 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
17%inclusion156 decks908 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion144 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion135 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Winged Words
12%inclusion113 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion109 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Reach the Horizon
11%inclusion99 decks895 decks
9%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion99 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion94 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion93 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion92 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion90 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Battle Screech
10%inclusion87 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.9%inclusion63 decks908 decks
0%synergy
Beck // Call
6.4%inclusion58 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
5.4%inclusion49 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
37%inclusion332 decks908 decks
32%synergy
Banner of Kinship
24%inclusion217 decks908 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion200 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion152 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion150 decks908 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion111 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
12%inclusion106 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion98 decks908 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.4%inclusion76 decks901 decks
1%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
8.1%inclusion74 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.4%inclusion67 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.9%inclusion54 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.8%inclusion53 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.4%inclusion49 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
50%inclusion456 decks908 decks
47%synergy
Felidar Retreat
45%inclusion406 decks908 decks
39%synergy
Kindred Discovery
38%inclusion344 decks908 decks
32%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
27%inclusion244 decks908 decks
24%synergy
Spelunking
22%inclusion200 decks908 decks
20%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
22%inclusion192 decks889 decks
18%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
15%inclusion139 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Exploration
15%inclusion136 decks908 decks
10%synergy
Bower Passage
11%inclusion97 decks908 decks
9%synergy
Favorable Winds
10%inclusion88 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.0%inclusion82 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.8%inclusion80 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
7.6%inclusion69 decks908 decks
-1%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.9%inclusion63 decks908 decks
-6%synergy
Dovescape
6.5%inclusion59 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.5%inclusion59 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.4%inclusion58 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.6%inclusion51 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.5%inclusion50 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Druid Class
5.3%inclusion48 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.2%inclusion47 decks908 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Lands
Three Tree City
42%inclusion385 decks908 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion348 decks908 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
35%inclusion318 decks908 decks
32%synergy
Chocobo Camp
34%inclusion133 decks389 decks
32%synergy
Seaside Haven
26%inclusion233 decks908 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion199 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion173 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Lupinflower Village
19%inclusion168 decks908 decks
17%synergy
Lilypad Village
17%inclusion151 decks908 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion146 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
16%inclusion144 decks908 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion123 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Gavony Township
13%inclusion122 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion110 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion92 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.7%inclusion79 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion72 decks908 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.9%inclusion72 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.7%inclusion42 decks624 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion61 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
6.7%inclusion59 decks886 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.6%inclusion60 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.1%inclusion55 decks908 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion744 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion615 decks908 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
33%inclusion297 decks908 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion83 decks908 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion67 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.0%inclusion64 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion63 decks908 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion891 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion890 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion888 decks908 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion828 decks908 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
58%inclusion527 decks908 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion508 decks908 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion504 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
54%inclusion489 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
54%inclusion488 decks908 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion470 decks908 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion455 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion437 decks908 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
48%inclusion434 decks908 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion399 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion396 decks908 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
41%inclusion370 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion368 decks908 decks
-12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion347 decks908 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion347 decks908 decks
-8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
38%inclusion345 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion343 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion340 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
37%inclusion336 decks908 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
36%inclusion328 decks908 decks
25%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion291 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion268 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion255 decks908 decks
24%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion251 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
27%inclusion246 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion231 decks908 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion221 decks908 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion216 decks908 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion209 decks908 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion205 decks908 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22%inclusion200 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
22%inclusion198 decks908 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion196 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion193 decks908 decks
-5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion180 decks908 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion159 decks908 decks
15%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion149 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion145 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion141 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
15%inclusion139 decks908 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion121 decks908 decks
6%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion59 decks448 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion111 decks908 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion109 decks908 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion107 decks908 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
12%inclusion106 decks908 decks
-1%synergy