Choco, Seeker of Paradise (Commander) - Upgraded Birds

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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
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Turtle-Duck
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sazh's Chocobo
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
86%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
83%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
82%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
82%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
79%synergy
Bartz and Boko
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
78%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
73%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Mockingbird
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
68%synergy
Murmuration
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Emeria Angel
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
59%synergy
Flurry of Wings
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Ledger Shredder
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Chocobo Kick
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
52%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Crop Rotation
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Jackdaw Savior
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Aven Interrupter
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Judge's Familiar
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
31%synergy
The Goose Mother
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Gilded Goose
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Salvation Swan
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Healer's Hawk
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Plumecreed Mentor
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Wingmate Roc
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Chocobo Knights
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Owlbear Cub
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Shrike Force
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Scute Swarm
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Entity
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Wonder
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Cobra
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dazzling Denial
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Winged Portent
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Perch Protection
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Strix Serenade
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lofty Denial
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Harrow
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Blessed Respite
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Rally of Wings
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Airborne Aid
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Gysahl Greens
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Raise the Palisade
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Migratory Route
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Reach the Horizon
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Battle Screech
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Beck // Call
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Winged Words
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Distant Melody
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Travel the Overworld
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Flash Photography
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Banner of Kinship
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Incubator
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Door of Destinies
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Kindred Discovery
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Spelunking
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Exploration
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Bower Passage
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Coastal Piracy
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Gravitational Shift
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Favorable Winds
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Dovescape
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Three Tree City
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Restless Anchorage
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Chocobo Camp
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Seaside Haven
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Lilypad Village
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Gavony Township
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Lupinflower Village
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Seaside Citadel
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Brushland
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Hideout
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Lush Portico
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Urban Retreat
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
1%synergy