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 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
-3%synergy
United Front
4.4%inclusion10 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
4.2%inclusion9 decks212 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
79%inclusion551 decks695 decks
58%synergy
Cleric Class
65%inclusion452 decks695 decks
57%synergy
Soul's Attendant
68%inclusion476 decks695 decks
54%synergy
Exemplar of Light
68%inclusion472 decks695 decks
53%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
64%inclusion448 decks695 decks
53%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
54%inclusion376 decks695 decks
50%synergy
Guide of Souls
57%inclusion396 decks695 decks
50%synergy
The Gaffer
53%inclusion370 decks695 decks
49%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion337 decks695 decks
46%synergy
Suture Priest
58%inclusion402 decks695 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion565 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion483 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
66%inclusion457 decks695 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
63%inclusion441 decks695 decks
43%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
61%inclusion421 decks695 decks
41%synergy
Oketra's Monument
51%inclusion357 decks695 decks
23%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
50%inclusion347 decks695 decks
40%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
47%inclusion326 decks695 decks
42%synergy
Resplendent Angel
45%inclusion311 decks695 decks
31%synergy
Auriok Champion
45%inclusion310 decks695 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion173 decks695 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion152 decks695 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion96 decks695 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion85 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion71 decks695 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.5%inclusion38 decks695 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Innocence
45%inclusion310 decks695 decks
31%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
44%inclusion303 decks695 decks
38%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
43%inclusion300 decks695 decks
26%synergy
Archangel of Thune
42%inclusion289 decks695 decks
27%synergy
Angel of Vitality
40%inclusion278 decks695 decks
27%synergy
Cat Collector
39%inclusion274 decks695 decks
37%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
39%inclusion274 decks695 decks
35%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
36%inclusion249 decks695 decks
33%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
36%inclusion249 decks695 decks
31%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
35%inclusion244 decks695 decks
26%synergy
Ocelot Pride
35%inclusion240 decks695 decks
29%synergy
Crested Sunmare
34%inclusion239 decks695 decks
32%synergy
Serra Ascendant
34%inclusion237 decks695 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion234 decks695 decks
-1%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion231 decks695 decks
11%synergy
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
32%inclusion224 decks695 decks
30%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
31%inclusion214 decks695 decks
23%synergy
Essence Channeler
31%inclusion213 decks695 decks
29%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion210 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
30%inclusion209 decks695 decks
26%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
30%inclusion209 decks695 decks
21%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
30%inclusion208 decks695 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
29%inclusion204 decks695 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion183 decks695 decks
9%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
26%inclusion181 decks695 decks
20%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
26%inclusion180 decks695 decks
21%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
25%inclusion176 decks695 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion175 decks695 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion175 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
25%inclusion171 decks693 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
24%inclusion167 decks695 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion160 decks695 decks
9%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
22%inclusion151 decks695 decks
10%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
22%inclusion151 decks695 decks
19%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
21%inclusion148 decks695 decks
6%synergy
Impassioned Orator
20%inclusion138 decks695 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion124 decks695 decks
11%synergy
Twinblade Paladin
17%inclusion121 decks695 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
17%inclusion120 decks695 decks
10%synergy
Loyal Warhound
16%inclusion111 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion110 decks695 decks
7%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
16%inclusion110 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
16%inclusion108 decks695 decks
14%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
16%inclusion108 decks695 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Destiny
15%inclusion107 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion106 decks695 decks
-5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion103 decks695 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion100 decks695 decks
6%synergy
Aunt May
14%inclusion93 decks656 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion91 decks695 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion310 decks695 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
39%inclusion271 decks695 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
35%inclusion245 decks695 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
27%inclusion190 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion171 decks695 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
24%inclusion166 decks695 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion139 decks695 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion139 decks695 decks
8%synergy
Riot Control
18%inclusion125 decks695 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion107 decks695 decks
1%synergy
Brave the Elements
15%inclusion104 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion101 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion97 decks695 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion97 decks695 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Eject
13%inclusion91 decks695 decks
12%synergy
Revitalize
11%inclusion78 decks695 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion73 decks695 decks
-1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion73 decks695 decks
-2%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.4%inclusion65 decks695 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
8.8%inclusion61 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Parting Gust
8.5%inclusion59 decks695 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
8.5%inclusion59 decks695 decks
-8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.3%inclusion58 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.1%inclusion56 decks695 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Strike
7.7%inclusion52 decks673 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.5%inclusion52 decks695 decks
-5%synergy
Ephemerate
7.5%inclusion52 decks695 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.5%inclusion45 decks695 decks
-2%synergy
Reroute Systems
6.0%inclusion41 decks688 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Divine
5.3%inclusion37 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Focus Fire
5.1%inclusion35 decks682 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
38%inclusion261 decks695 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
34%inclusion238 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion145 decks695 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion116 decks695 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion115 decks695 decks
6%synergy
Storm Herd
15%inclusion101 decks695 decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion82 decks695 decks
-3%synergy
Scout for Survivors
11%inclusion77 decks691 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
11%inclusion75 decks695 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion72 decks695 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion70 decks695 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.4%inclusion65 decks695 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.9%inclusion62 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.5%inclusion59 decks695 decks
4%synergy
Martial Coup
7.9%inclusion55 decks695 decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.8%inclusion54 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.2%inclusion50 decks695 decks
-8%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.1%inclusion49 decks695 decks
3%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.7%inclusion46 decks682 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.3%inclusion44 decks695 decks
0%synergy
Raise the Past
6.3%inclusion44 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Honor
5.6%inclusion38 decks682 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Glory
5.2%inclusion36 decks695 decks
1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.2%inclusion36 decks695 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion307 decks695 decks
36%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion271 decks695 decks
31%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
31%inclusion216 decks695 decks
27%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
31%inclusion215 decks695 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur II
27%inclusion185 decks695 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion162 decks695 decks
0%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion138 decks695 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion138 decks695 decks
-8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion118 decks695 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion118 decks695 decks
-19%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion112 decks695 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion103 decks695 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion71 decks695 decks
-1%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
9.1%inclusion62 decks684 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
8.3%inclusion58 decks695 decks
6%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7.9%inclusion55 decks695 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.6%inclusion46 decks695 decks
-1%synergy
Horn of Gondor
6.2%inclusion43 decks695 decks
1%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
6.2%inclusion43 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.9%inclusion41 decks693 decks
1%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
5.9%inclusion41 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Hope
43%inclusion302 decks695 decks
40%synergy
Griffin Aerie
39%inclusion269 decks695 decks
36%synergy
Angelic Accord
33%inclusion226 decks695 decks
23%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
33%inclusion226 decks695 decks
30%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
29%inclusion204 decks695 decks
15%synergy
Dawn of Hope
26%inclusion178 decks695 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
25%inclusion177 decks695 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion152 decks695 decks
-10%synergy
Test of Endurance
21%inclusion145 decks695 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion128 decks695 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion116 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion99 decks695 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
14%inclusion94 decks695 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion76 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion75 decks695 decks
-4%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion71 decks695 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.8%inclusion61 decks695 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.6%inclusion53 decks695 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.6%inclusion53 decks695 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.6%inclusion53 decks695 decks
-1%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.5%inclusion52 decks695 decks
-4%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.1%inclusion49 decks695 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.1%inclusion49 decks695 decks
3%synergy
Boon Reflection
7.1%inclusion49 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.9%inclusion48 decks695 decks
-1%synergy
Light of Promise
6.2%inclusion43 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.0%inclusion42 decks695 decks
-4%synergy
Banishing Light
5.0%inclusion35 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
32%inclusion223 decks695 decks
27%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
21%inclusion147 decks695 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion120 decks695 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
6.8%inclusion47 decks695 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
40%inclusion280 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
35%inclusion240 decks695 decks
7%synergy
War Room
34%inclusion235 decks695 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion228 decks695 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
31%inclusion217 decks695 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion200 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Fountain
25%inclusion177 decks695 decks
20%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion173 decks695 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion137 decks695 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion136 decks695 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion126 decks693 decks
11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion117 decks695 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion100 decks695 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion96 decks695 decks
10%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
13%inclusion87 decks695 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.5%inclusion66 decks695 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.4%inclusion65 decks695 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.6%inclusion60 decks695 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion59 decks695 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
8.5%inclusion59 decks695 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.8%inclusion54 decks695 decks
-5%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.9%inclusion48 decks695 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
5.8%inclusion40 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.5%inclusion38 decks695 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.2%inclusion36 decks695 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.2%inclusion36 decks695 decks
-6%synergy
Kor Haven
5.0%inclusion35 decks695 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion548 decks695 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion410 decks695 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion173 decks695 decks
9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
25%inclusion171 decks695 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion142 decks695 decks
-8%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion105 decks695 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion80 decks695 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion70 decks695 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
7.3%inclusion51 decks695 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.5%inclusion45 decks695 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion676 decks695 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion183 decks695 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion145 decks695 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion97 decks695 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion73 decks695 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.4%inclusion65 decks695 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.9%inclusion62 decks695 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
7.3%inclusion51 decks695 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion51 decks695 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion48 decks695 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion44 decks695 decks
-1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.3%inclusion44 decks695 decks
0%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
5.6%inclusion39 decks695 decks
5%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.2%inclusion36 decks695 decks
-1%synergy