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%inclusion33 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
United Front
4.5%inclusion10 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
3.9%inclusion8 decks205 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
79%inclusion545 decks689 decks
58%synergy
Cleric Class
65%inclusion449 decks689 decks
58%synergy
Soul's Attendant
68%inclusion471 decks689 decks
54%synergy
Exemplar of Light
68%inclusion468 decks689 decks
53%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
64%inclusion441 decks689 decks
52%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
54%inclusion373 decks689 decks
50%synergy
Guide of Souls
57%inclusion392 decks689 decks
50%synergy
The Gaffer
53%inclusion365 decks689 decks
48%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion333 decks689 decks
45%synergy
Suture Priest
58%inclusion397 decks689 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion559 decks689 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion478 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
66%inclusion453 decks689 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
63%inclusion436 decks689 decks
43%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
61%inclusion419 decks689 decks
42%synergy
Oketra's Monument
51%inclusion353 decks689 decks
23%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
50%inclusion345 decks689 decks
41%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
47%inclusion322 decks689 decks
42%synergy
Resplendent Angel
45%inclusion309 decks689 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion308 decks689 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion173 decks689 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion153 decks689 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion96 decks689 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion85 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion71 decks689 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.5%inclusion38 decks689 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Auriok Champion
44%inclusion306 decks689 decks
40%synergy
Enduring Innocence
44%inclusion306 decks689 decks
31%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
43%inclusion299 decks689 decks
38%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
43%inclusion295 decks689 decks
26%synergy
Archangel of Thune
42%inclusion287 decks689 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Vitality
40%inclusion274 decks689 decks
26%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
39%inclusion269 decks689 decks
34%synergy
Cat Collector
39%inclusion269 decks689 decks
37%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
36%inclusion245 decks689 decks
32%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
36%inclusion245 decks689 decks
31%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
35%inclusion241 decks689 decks
26%synergy
Crested Sunmare
35%inclusion238 decks689 decks
32%synergy
Ocelot Pride
34%inclusion237 decks689 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion234 decks689 decks
-1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
34%inclusion233 decks689 decks
21%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion230 decks689 decks
11%synergy
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
32%inclusion222 decks689 decks
30%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
31%inclusion213 decks689 decks
23%synergy
Essence Channeler
31%inclusion211 decks689 decks
29%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion210 decks689 decks
3%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
30%inclusion208 decks689 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
30%inclusion204 decks689 decks
25%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29%inclusion203 decks689 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
29%inclusion202 decks689 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion180 decks689 decks
9%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
26%inclusion179 decks689 decks
21%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
26%inclusion177 decks689 decks
20%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
25%inclusion175 decks689 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion174 decks689 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion172 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
25%inclusion170 decks687 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
24%inclusion165 decks689 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion159 decks689 decks
9%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
22%inclusion150 decks689 decks
10%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
21%inclusion147 decks689 decks
19%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
21%inclusion145 decks689 decks
6%synergy
Impassioned Orator
20%inclusion136 decks689 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion123 decks689 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
17%inclusion119 decks689 decks
10%synergy
Twinblade Paladin
17%inclusion119 decks689 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Warhound
16%inclusion111 decks689 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion109 decks689 decks
7%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
16%inclusion109 decks689 decks
5%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
16%inclusion107 decks689 decks
14%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
15%inclusion106 decks689 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Destiny
15%inclusion105 decks689 decks
5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion103 decks689 decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion102 decks689 decks
-5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion99 decks689 decks
6%synergy
Aunt May
14%inclusion91 decks650 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
39%inclusion271 decks689 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
35%inclusion243 decks689 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
27%inclusion189 decks689 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion169 decks689 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
24%inclusion164 decks689 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion139 decks689 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion138 decks689 decks
8%synergy
Riot Control
18%inclusion122 decks689 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion108 decks689 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion103 decks689 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Elements
15%inclusion103 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion97 decks689 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion95 decks689 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Eject
13%inclusion91 decks689 decks
12%synergy
Revitalize
11%inclusion79 decks689 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion73 decks689 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion72 decks689 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.4%inclusion65 decks689 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
8.9%inclusion61 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.6%inclusion59 decks689 decks
-8%synergy
Parting Gust
8.3%inclusion57 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.3%inclusion57 decks689 decks
5%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.3%inclusion57 decks689 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Strike
7.8%inclusion52 decks667 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
7.7%inclusion53 decks689 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.5%inclusion52 decks689 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.5%inclusion45 decks689 decks
-2%synergy
Reroute Systems
6.0%inclusion41 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Focus Fire
5.3%inclusion36 decks676 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Divine
5.2%inclusion36 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
38%inclusion259 decks689 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
34%inclusion234 decks689 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion143 decks689 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion115 decks689 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion114 decks689 decks
3%synergy
Storm Herd
15%inclusion101 decks689 decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion83 decks689 decks
-3%synergy
Scout for Survivors
11%inclusion77 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
11%inclusion74 decks689 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion70 decks689 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion70 decks689 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.3%inclusion64 decks689 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.0%inclusion62 decks689 decks
3%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.6%inclusion59 decks689 decks
4%synergy
Martial Coup
8.0%inclusion55 decks689 decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.8%inclusion54 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.3%inclusion50 decks689 decks
-8%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.1%inclusion49 decks689 decks
3%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.8%inclusion46 decks676 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.4%inclusion44 decks689 decks
0%synergy
Raise the Past
6.4%inclusion44 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Honor
5.6%inclusion38 decks676 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Glory
5.2%inclusion36 decks689 decks
1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.2%inclusion36 decks689 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion305 decks689 decks
36%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion267 decks689 decks
31%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
31%inclusion212 decks689 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
31%inclusion212 decks689 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur II
27%inclusion183 decks689 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
24%inclusion163 decks689 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion139 decks689 decks
-8%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion137 decks689 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion119 decks689 decks
-19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion117 decks689 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion110 decks689 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion102 decks689 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion71 decks689 decks
-1%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
9.3%inclusion63 decks678 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
8.4%inclusion58 decks689 decks
6%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
8.0%inclusion55 decks689 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion46 decks689 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
6.1%inclusion42 decks689 decks
4%synergy
Horn of Gondor
6.1%inclusion42 decks689 decks
1%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
6.0%inclusion41 decks689 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.8%inclusion40 decks687 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Hope
43%inclusion298 decks689 decks
39%synergy
Griffin Aerie
39%inclusion268 decks689 decks
36%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
33%inclusion225 decks689 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Accord
33%inclusion224 decks689 decks
23%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
29%inclusion202 decks689 decks
15%synergy
Dawn of Hope
25%inclusion175 decks689 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
25%inclusion174 decks689 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion151 decks689 decks
-10%synergy
Test of Endurance
21%inclusion143 decks689 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion128 decks689 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion116 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion97 decks689 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
13%inclusion92 decks689 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion75 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion75 decks689 decks
-4%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion70 decks689 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.9%inclusion61 decks689 decks
-9%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.5%inclusion52 decks689 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.5%inclusion52 decks689 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.5%inclusion52 decks689 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.3%inclusion50 decks689 decks
-4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.1%inclusion49 decks689 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.0%inclusion48 decks689 decks
-1%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.0%inclusion48 decks689 decks
4%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.7%inclusion46 decks689 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
6.4%inclusion44 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.2%inclusion43 decks689 decks
-4%synergy
Banishing Light
5.1%inclusion35 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
32%inclusion219 decks689 decks
27%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
21%inclusion146 decks689 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion119 decks689 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
6.8%inclusion47 decks689 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
40%inclusion279 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
34%inclusion237 decks689 decks
7%synergy
War Room
34%inclusion236 decks689 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion227 decks689 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
31%inclusion216 decks689 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion200 decks689 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
26%inclusion176 decks689 decks
20%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion170 decks689 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion137 decks689 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion135 decks689 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion126 decks687 decks
11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion116 decks689 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion98 decks689 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion96 decks689 decks
11%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
12%inclusion86 decks689 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion66 decks689 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.4%inclusion65 decks689 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Den
8.6%inclusion59 decks689 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.6%inclusion59 decks689 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion59 decks689 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.7%inclusion53 decks689 decks
-5%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.0%inclusion48 decks689 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
5.7%inclusion39 decks689 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion37 decks689 decks
-2%synergy
Kor Haven
5.2%inclusion36 decks689 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.2%inclusion36 decks689 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.2%inclusion36 decks689 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion544 decks689 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion408 decks689 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion172 decks689 decks
9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
24%inclusion168 decks689 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion140 decks689 decks
-8%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion104 decks689 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion80 decks689 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion70 decks689 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
7.4%inclusion51 decks689 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.4%inclusion44 decks689 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion670 decks689 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion180 decks689 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion145 decks689 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion95 decks689 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion72 decks689 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.4%inclusion65 decks689 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.0%inclusion62 decks689 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion51 decks689 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion51 decks689 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.0%inclusion48 decks689 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.4%inclusion44 decks689 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion43 decks689 decks
-1%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
5.5%inclusion38 decks689 decks
4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.4%inclusion37 decks689 decks
-1%synergy