Haliya, Guided by Light (Commander)

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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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Abandoned Air Temple
16%inclusion34 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
United Front
4.5%inclusion10 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
3.9%inclusion8 decks207 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
79%inclusion547 decks691 decks
58%synergy
Cleric Class
65%inclusion450 decks691 decks
57%synergy
Soul's Attendant
68%inclusion473 decks691 decks
54%synergy
Exemplar of Light
68%inclusion469 decks691 decks
53%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
64%inclusion443 decks691 decks
52%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
54%inclusion373 decks691 decks
50%synergy
Guide of Souls
57%inclusion392 decks691 decks
49%synergy
The Gaffer
53%inclusion367 decks691 decks
49%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion334 decks691 decks
45%synergy
Suture Priest
58%inclusion399 decks691 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion561 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion480 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
66%inclusion455 decks691 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
63%inclusion437 decks691 decks
43%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
61%inclusion419 decks691 decks
41%synergy
Oketra's Monument
51%inclusion355 decks691 decks
23%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
50%inclusion345 decks691 decks
40%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
47%inclusion323 decks691 decks
42%synergy
Resplendent Angel
45%inclusion309 decks691 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion309 decks691 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion174 decks691 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion153 decks691 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion96 decks691 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion85 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion71 decks691 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.5%inclusion38 decks691 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Auriok Champion
45%inclusion308 decks691 decks
40%synergy
Enduring Innocence
44%inclusion307 decks691 decks
31%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
43%inclusion300 decks691 decks
38%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
43%inclusion296 decks691 decks
26%synergy
Archangel of Thune
42%inclusion288 decks691 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Vitality
40%inclusion275 decks691 decks
26%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
39%inclusion271 decks691 decks
34%synergy
Cat Collector
39%inclusion269 decks691 decks
37%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
36%inclusion246 decks691 decks
32%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
36%inclusion246 decks691 decks
31%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
35%inclusion242 decks691 decks
26%synergy
Crested Sunmare
34%inclusion238 decks691 decks
32%synergy
Ocelot Pride
34%inclusion238 decks691 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion234 decks691 decks
-1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
34%inclusion234 decks691 decks
21%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion230 decks691 decks
11%synergy
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
32%inclusion222 decks691 decks
30%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
31%inclusion213 decks691 decks
23%synergy
Essence Channeler
31%inclusion211 decks691 decks
29%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion210 decks691 decks
3%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
30%inclusion208 decks691 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
30%inclusion205 decks691 decks
25%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
30%inclusion205 decks691 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
29%inclusion202 decks691 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion181 decks691 decks
9%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
26%inclusion179 decks691 decks
21%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
26%inclusion178 decks691 decks
20%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
25%inclusion176 decks691 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion174 decks691 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion173 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
25%inclusion171 decks689 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
24%inclusion165 decks691 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion160 decks691 decks
9%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
22%inclusion150 decks691 decks
10%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
22%inclusion149 decks691 decks
19%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
21%inclusion146 decks691 decks
6%synergy
Impassioned Orator
20%inclusion137 decks691 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion123 decks691 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
17%inclusion120 decks691 decks
10%synergy
Twinblade Paladin
17%inclusion119 decks691 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Warhound
16%inclusion111 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
16%inclusion109 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion109 decks691 decks
7%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
16%inclusion108 decks691 decks
14%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
15%inclusion106 decks691 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Destiny
15%inclusion106 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion103 decks691 decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion103 decks691 decks
-5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion99 decks691 decks
6%synergy
Aunt May
14%inclusion91 decks652 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
39%inclusion271 decks691 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
35%inclusion244 decks691 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
27%inclusion189 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion170 decks691 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
24%inclusion164 decks691 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion140 decks691 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion139 decks691 decks
8%synergy
Riot Control
18%inclusion123 decks691 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion108 decks691 decks
1%synergy
Brave the Elements
15%inclusion104 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion103 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion97 decks691 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion96 decks691 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Eject
13%inclusion91 decks691 decks
12%synergy
Revitalize
11%inclusion79 decks691 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion73 decks691 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion72 decks691 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.4%inclusion65 decks691 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
8.8%inclusion61 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.5%inclusion59 decks691 decks
-8%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.2%inclusion57 decks691 decks
3%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.2%inclusion57 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
8.2%inclusion57 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Strike
7.8%inclusion52 decks669 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
7.7%inclusion53 decks691 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.5%inclusion52 decks691 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.5%inclusion45 decks691 decks
-2%synergy
Reroute Systems
6.0%inclusion41 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Focus Fire
5.3%inclusion36 decks678 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Divine
5.2%inclusion36 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
38%inclusion260 decks691 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
34%inclusion235 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion143 decks691 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion115 decks691 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion114 decks691 decks
3%synergy
Storm Herd
15%inclusion101 decks691 decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion83 decks691 decks
-3%synergy
Scout for Survivors
11%inclusion77 decks687 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
11%inclusion74 decks691 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion70 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion70 decks691 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.4%inclusion65 decks691 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.0%inclusion62 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.5%inclusion59 decks691 decks
4%synergy
Martial Coup
8.0%inclusion55 decks691 decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.8%inclusion54 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.2%inclusion50 decks691 decks
-8%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.1%inclusion49 decks691 decks
3%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.8%inclusion46 decks678 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.4%inclusion44 decks691 decks
0%synergy
Raise the Past
6.4%inclusion44 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Honor
5.6%inclusion38 decks678 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Glory
5.2%inclusion36 decks691 decks
1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.2%inclusion36 decks691 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion306 decks691 decks
36%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion269 decks691 decks
31%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
31%inclusion214 decks691 decks
27%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
31%inclusion213 decks691 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur II
26%inclusion183 decks691 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
24%inclusion164 decks691 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion139 decks691 decks
-8%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion137 decks691 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion119 decks691 decks
-19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion117 decks691 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion110 decks691 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion103 decks691 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion71 decks691 decks
-1%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
9.3%inclusion63 decks680 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
8.4%inclusion58 decks691 decks
6%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
8.0%inclusion55 decks691 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion46 decks691 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
6.2%inclusion43 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Horn of Gondor
6.1%inclusion42 decks691 decks
1%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
5.9%inclusion41 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.8%inclusion40 decks689 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Hope
43%inclusion300 decks691 decks
40%synergy
Griffin Aerie
39%inclusion268 decks691 decks
36%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
33%inclusion226 decks691 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Accord
33%inclusion225 decks691 decks
23%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
29%inclusion203 decks691 decks
15%synergy
Dawn of Hope
26%inclusion177 decks691 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
25%inclusion175 decks691 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion152 decks691 decks
-10%synergy
Test of Endurance
21%inclusion143 decks691 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion128 decks691 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion116 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion98 decks691 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
13%inclusion93 decks691 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion76 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion75 decks691 decks
-4%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion70 decks691 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.8%inclusion61 decks691 decks
-9%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.5%inclusion52 decks691 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.5%inclusion52 decks691 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.5%inclusion52 decks691 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.4%inclusion51 decks691 decks
-4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.1%inclusion49 decks691 decks
3%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.1%inclusion49 decks691 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.9%inclusion48 decks691 decks
-1%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.8%inclusion47 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
6.4%inclusion44 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.2%inclusion43 decks691 decks
-4%synergy
Banishing Light
5.1%inclusion35 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
32%inclusion222 decks691 decks
27%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
21%inclusion147 decks691 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion120 decks691 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
6.8%inclusion47 decks691 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
41%inclusion281 decks691 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
34%inclusion237 decks691 decks
7%synergy
War Room
34%inclusion236 decks691 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion228 decks691 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
31%inclusion217 decks691 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion201 decks691 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
26%inclusion177 decks691 decks
20%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion171 decks691 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion138 decks691 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion135 decks691 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion126 decks689 decks
11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion116 decks691 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion100 decks691 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion96 decks691 decks
11%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
12%inclusion86 decks691 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion66 decks691 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.4%inclusion65 decks691 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.5%inclusion59 decks691 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Den
8.5%inclusion59 decks691 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion59 decks691 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.7%inclusion53 decks691 decks
-5%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.9%inclusion48 decks691 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
5.6%inclusion39 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion37 decks691 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.2%inclusion36 decks691 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.2%inclusion36 decks691 decks
-4%synergy
Kor Haven
5.2%inclusion36 decks691 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion546 decks691 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion410 decks691 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion172 decks691 decks
9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
24%inclusion169 decks691 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion141 decks691 decks
-8%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion105 decks691 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion81 decks691 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion70 decks691 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
7.4%inclusion51 decks691 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.4%inclusion44 decks691 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion672 decks691 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion181 decks691 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion145 decks691 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion96 decks691 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion72 decks691 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.4%inclusion65 decks691 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.0%inclusion62 decks691 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion51 decks691 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion51 decks691 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion48 decks691 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.4%inclusion44 decks691 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion43 decks691 decks
-1%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
5.5%inclusion38 decks691 decks
4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.4%inclusion37 decks691 decks
-1%synergy