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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
3.3%inclusion5 decks152 decks
2%synergy
United Front
3.0%inclusion5 decks169 decks
1%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
1.7%inclusion3 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
79%inclusion513 decks646 decks
59%synergy
Cleric Class
66%inclusion427 decks646 decks
58%synergy
Soul's Attendant
69%inclusion443 decks646 decks
54%synergy
Exemplar of Light
67%inclusion434 decks646 decks
52%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
64%inclusion414 decks646 decks
52%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
55%inclusion354 decks646 decks
50%synergy
Guide of Souls
57%inclusion370 decks646 decks
50%synergy
The Gaffer
54%inclusion346 decks646 decks
49%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion311 decks646 decks
45%synergy
Suture Priest
58%inclusion374 decks646 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion527 decks646 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion450 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
66%inclusion428 decks646 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
63%inclusion409 decks646 decks
43%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
62%inclusion398 decks646 decks
43%synergy
Oketra's Monument
52%inclusion336 decks646 decks
23%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
50%inclusion325 decks646 decks
41%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
47%inclusion303 decks646 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion297 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
45%inclusion290 decks646 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion166 decks646 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion145 decks646 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion95 decks646 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion82 decks646 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion67 decks646 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.9%inclusion38 decks646 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Auriok Champion
44%inclusion286 decks646 decks
39%synergy
Enduring Innocence
44%inclusion285 decks646 decks
31%synergy
Resplendent Angel
44%inclusion284 decks646 decks
30%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
43%inclusion281 decks646 decks
38%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
42%inclusion272 decks646 decks
25%synergy
Archangel of Thune
42%inclusion271 decks646 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Vitality
40%inclusion259 decks646 decks
27%synergy
Cat Collector
39%inclusion253 decks646 decks
37%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
39%inclusion252 decks646 decks
34%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
35%inclusion228 decks646 decks
30%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
35%inclusion227 decks646 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion227 decks646 decks
1%synergy
Ocelot Pride
35%inclusion225 decks646 decks
29%synergy
Crested Sunmare
35%inclusion223 decks646 decks
32%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
34%inclusion222 decks646 decks
31%synergy
Serra Ascendant
34%inclusion218 decks646 decks
20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion213 decks646 decks
11%synergy
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
32%inclusion209 decks646 decks
30%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
31%inclusion202 decks646 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
30%inclusion196 decks646 decks
26%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
30%inclusion194 decks646 decks
21%synergy
Essence Channeler
30%inclusion194 decks646 decks
28%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
30%inclusion193 decks646 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion192 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29%inclusion188 decks646 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion170 decks646 decks
9%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
26%inclusion167 decks646 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
26%inclusion167 decks646 decks
5%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
25%inclusion164 decks646 decks
23%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
25%inclusion163 decks646 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion155 decks646 decks
0%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
24%inclusion154 decks644 decks
20%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
24%inclusion152 decks646 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion151 decks646 decks
9%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
22%inclusion140 decks646 decks
10%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
21%inclusion138 decks646 decks
19%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
20%inclusion131 decks646 decks
5%synergy
Impassioned Orator
20%inclusion127 decks646 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion119 decks646 decks
12%synergy
Twinblade Paladin
18%inclusion114 decks646 decks
17%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
17%inclusion113 decks646 decks
10%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
16%inclusion105 decks646 decks
5%synergy
Loyal Warhound
16%inclusion103 decks646 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion101 decks646 decks
7%synergy
Angel of Destiny
15%inclusion97 decks646 decks
5%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
15%inclusion96 decks646 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
15%inclusion96 decks646 decks
7%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
15%inclusion95 decks646 decks
13%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion94 decks646 decks
10%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion94 decks646 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
39%inclusion251 decks646 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
36%inclusion230 decks646 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion180 decks646 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion159 decks646 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
24%inclusion155 decks646 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion134 decks646 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion131 decks646 decks
8%synergy
Riot Control
18%inclusion116 decks646 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion103 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Brave the Elements
15%inclusion100 decks646 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion99 decks646 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion88 decks646 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion88 decks646 decks
11%synergy
Emergency Eject
13%inclusion84 decks646 decks
12%synergy
Revitalize
12%inclusion76 decks646 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion71 decks646 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion68 decks646 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
10%inclusion62 decks646 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
9.3%inclusion60 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.8%inclusion57 decks646 decks
-8%synergy
Parting Gust
8.5%inclusion55 decks646 decks
3%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.4%inclusion54 decks646 decks
5%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.4%inclusion54 decks646 decks
3%synergy
Ephemerate
8.2%inclusion53 decks646 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Strike
8.0%inclusion50 decks624 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.3%inclusion47 decks646 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.8%inclusion44 decks646 decks
-2%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.9%inclusion38 decks639 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Divine
5.3%inclusion34 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Focus Fire
5.2%inclusion33 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
37%inclusion242 decks646 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion223 decks646 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion136 decks646 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion108 decks646 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion105 decks646 decks
3%synergy
Storm Herd
15%inclusion97 decks646 decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion77 decks646 decks
-3%synergy
Scout for Survivors
11%inclusion72 decks642 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
11%inclusion71 decks646 decks
9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion68 decks646 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.4%inclusion61 decks646 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.1%inclusion59 decks646 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.0%inclusion58 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.8%inclusion57 decks646 decks
4%synergy
Martial Coup
8.0%inclusion52 decks646 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion48 decks646 decks
-8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.4%inclusion48 decks646 decks
1%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.1%inclusion46 decks646 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Past
6.7%inclusion43 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.6%inclusion42 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.2%inclusion40 decks646 decks
0%synergy
Honor
5.5%inclusion35 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.1%inclusion33 decks646 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion251 decks646 decks
31%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
31%inclusion203 decks646 decks
21%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
31%inclusion200 decks646 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur II
26%inclusion168 decks646 decks
22%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
24%inclusion155 decks646 decks
0%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion132 decks646 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion131 decks646 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion113 decks646 decks
-19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion111 decks646 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17%inclusion107 decks646 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion96 decks646 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion65 decks646 decks
-2%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
9.1%inclusion58 decks635 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
8.5%inclusion55 decks646 decks
6%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
8.2%inclusion53 decks646 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion42 decks646 decks
-2%synergy
Horn of Gondor
6.3%inclusion41 decks646 decks
1%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
5.9%inclusion38 decks646 decks
5%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
5.9%inclusion38 decks646 decks
4%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.7%inclusion37 decks644 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Hope
44%inclusion283 decks646 decks
40%synergy
Griffin Aerie
39%inclusion253 decks646 decks
36%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
33%inclusion215 decks646 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Accord
32%inclusion206 decks646 decks
23%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
29%inclusion186 decks646 decks
15%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
25%inclusion160 decks646 decks
18%synergy
Dawn of Hope
25%inclusion159 decks646 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion141 decks646 decks
-10%synergy
Test of Endurance
22%inclusion139 decks646 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion122 decks646 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion113 decks646 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion90 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
14%inclusion89 decks646 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
10%inclusion67 decks646 decks
1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion65 decks646 decks
-5%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion65 decks646 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.5%inclusion55 decks646 decks
-9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.7%inclusion50 decks646 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.6%inclusion49 decks646 decks
-4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.4%inclusion48 decks646 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.3%inclusion47 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.1%inclusion46 decks646 decks
-1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.1%inclusion46 decks646 decks
-1%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.8%inclusion44 decks646 decks
5%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.5%inclusion42 decks646 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.3%inclusion41 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.0%inclusion39 decks646 decks
-4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.1%inclusion33 decks646 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
32%inclusion204 decks646 decks
27%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
21%inclusion137 decks646 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion111 decks646 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
7.1%inclusion46 decks646 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
41%inclusion262 decks646 decks
2%synergy
War Room
35%inclusion224 decks646 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
34%inclusion221 decks646 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion214 decks646 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
32%inclusion205 decks646 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion189 decks646 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
26%inclusion168 decks646 decks
21%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
24%inclusion157 decks646 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion132 decks646 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion125 decks646 decks
-4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion117 decks644 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion109 decks646 decks
-1%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion91 decks646 decks
11%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion91 decks646 decks
11%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
13%inclusion81 decks646 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion66 decks646 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion62 decks646 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion59 decks646 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion55 decks646 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
8.5%inclusion55 decks646 decks
3%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.6%inclusion49 decks646 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.4%inclusion48 decks646 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Archway
5.4%inclusion35 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion35 decks646 decks
-2%synergy
Kor Haven
5.3%inclusion34 decks646 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion34 decks646 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion511 decks646 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion389 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion165 decks646 decks
9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
25%inclusion162 decks646 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion131 decks646 decks
-9%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion96 decks646 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion74 decks646 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion68 decks646 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
7.7%inclusion50 decks646 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.2%inclusion40 decks646 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion628 decks646 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion170 decks646 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion138 decks646 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion88 decks646 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion68 decks646 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
10%inclusion62 decks646 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.0%inclusion58 decks646 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion50 decks646 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.3%inclusion47 decks646 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion47 decks646 decks
-9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.2%inclusion40 decks646 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
5.9%inclusion38 decks646 decks
-1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.4%inclusion35 decks646 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.3%inclusion34 decks646 decks
-6%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
5.1%inclusion33 decks646 decks
4%synergy