Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (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
Daydream
4.6%inclusion9 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
2.5%inclusion6 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Hideout
1.8%inclusion20 decks1.14K decks
-8%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
1.4%inclusion24 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Go Ninja Go
1.3%inclusion14 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion4.68K decks4.95K decks
90%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
92%inclusion4.53K decks4.95K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion4.60K decks4.95K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
93%inclusion4.58K decks4.95K decks
88%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion4.58K decks4.89K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
92%inclusion4.53K decks4.95K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
90%inclusion4.47K decks4.95K decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion4.49K decks4.94K decks
86%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion4.40K decks4.95K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
89%inclusion4.38K decks4.95K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
88%inclusion4.37K decks4.95K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
88%inclusion4.33K decks4.95K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
87%inclusion4.30K decks4.95K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion4.26K decks4.95K decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion4.11K decks4.80K decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
83%inclusion4.12K decks4.95K decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
83%inclusion4.08K decks4.95K decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion3.82K decks4.95K decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
77%inclusion3.79K decks4.95K decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
71%inclusion3.49K decks4.95K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion1.27K decks4.95K decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion760 decks4.95K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion662 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion614 decks4.95K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion597 decks4.95K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion573 decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion511 decks4.95K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.3%inclusion461 decks4.95K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.6%inclusion375 decks4.95K decks
-10%synergy
Aura Shards
7.0%inclusion348 decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
67%inclusion3.32K decks4.95K decks
63%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
62%inclusion3.08K decks4.95K decks
53%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
51%inclusion2.50K decks4.95K decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
48%inclusion2.40K decks4.95K decks
42%synergy
Setessan Champion
47%inclusion2.31K decks4.95K decks
40%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
44%inclusion2.16K decks4.95K decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion2.07K decks4.95K decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion1.89K decks4.95K decks
36%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion1.89K decks4.95K decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion1.85K decks4.95K decks
13%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion1.78K decks4.95K decks
35%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
33%inclusion1.62K decks4.95K decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion1.52K decks4.95K decks
13%synergy
Guru Pathik
30%inclusion1.51K decks4.95K decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion1.48K decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.37K decks4.95K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion1.29K decks4.95K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion1.18K decks4.95K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion1.13K decks4.95K decks
20%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion1.09K decks4.95K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion993 decks4.95K decks
16%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion976 decks4.95K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion967 decks4.95K decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion922 decks4.95K decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
18%inclusion902 decks4.95K decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion876 decks4.95K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion784 decks4.95K decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion780 decks4.95K decks
15%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
15%inclusion749 decks4.95K decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion741 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
15%inclusion720 decks4.95K decks
4%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion707 decks4.95K decks
12%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion609 decks4.95K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion595 decks4.95K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion566 decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion538 decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion491 decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion489 decks4.95K decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.3%inclusion460 decks4.95K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.3%inclusion458 decks4.95K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.5%inclusion421 decks4.95K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
7.9%inclusion393 decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
7.4%inclusion368 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.3%inclusion360 decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.7%inclusion329 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.4%inclusion317 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.3%inclusion310 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.1%inclusion301 decks4.95K decks
4%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.6%inclusion276 decks4.95K decks
0%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.5%inclusion274 decks4.95K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
55%inclusion2.73K decks4.95K decks
52%synergy
Cloudshift
48%inclusion2.40K decks4.95K decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion2.39K decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Essence Flux
41%inclusion2.05K decks4.95K decks
41%synergy
Flicker of Fate
35%inclusion1.73K decks4.95K decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion1.70K decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion1.66K decks4.95K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.43K decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
26%inclusion1.29K decks4.95K decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion730 decks4.95K decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion724 decks4.95K decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion653 decks4.95K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion611 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion527 decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion513 decks4.95K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion499 decks4.95K decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion484 decks4.95K decks
3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion483 decks4.95K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion470 decks4.95K decks
7%synergy
Blur
9.3%inclusion458 decks4.95K decks
9%synergy
Personify
8.9%inclusion194 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion432 decks4.95K decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.7%inclusion429 decks4.95K decks
8%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.4%inclusion414 decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
8.4%inclusion413 decks4.95K decks
2%synergy
Planar Incision
8.1%inclusion401 decks4.95K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.8%inclusion384 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion366 decks4.95K decks
-2%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.6%inclusion327 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.6%inclusion313 decks4.77K decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.6%inclusion324 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.2%inclusion309 decks4.95K decks
-7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.6%inclusion275 decks4.95K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion2.72K decks4.95K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
50%inclusion2.45K decks4.95K decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion1.79K decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion1.70K decks4.95K decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion1.59K decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.24K decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
25%inclusion1.22K decks4.95K decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion1.01K decks4.95K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion928 decks4.95K decks
15%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion755 decks4.95K decks
13%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion696 decks4.95K decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion614 decks4.84K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion558 decks4.95K decks
-2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion553 decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion477 decks4.95K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.6%inclusion425 decks4.95K decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.6%inclusion422 decks4.91K decks
3%synergy
Splash Portal
8.5%inclusion418 decks4.95K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.2%inclusion406 decks4.95K decks
1%synergy
Another Round
6.9%inclusion343 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.1%inclusion253 decks4.95K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.54K decks4.95K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
21%inclusion1.02K decks4.95K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.8%inclusion384 decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.6%inclusion375 decks4.95K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
70%inclusion3.47K decks4.95K decks
66%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
66%inclusion3.25K decks4.95K decks
62%synergy
Sterling Grove
63%inclusion3.11K decks4.95K decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion2.46K decks4.95K decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.80K decks4.95K decks
34%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.76K decks4.95K decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
34%inclusion1.70K decks4.95K decks
27%synergy
Annie Joins Up
24%inclusion1.20K decks4.95K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion1.14K decks4.95K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion1.12K decks4.95K decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion1.10K decks4.95K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
22%inclusion1.07K decks4.95K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion855 decks4.95K decks
16%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion631 decks4.95K decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion616 decks4.95K decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion603 decks4.95K decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion589 decks4.95K decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion588 decks4.95K decks
9%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion511 decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion472 decks4.95K decks
8%synergy
Privileged Position
9.1%inclusion450 decks4.95K decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.8%inclusion435 decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion432 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
7.2%inclusion355 decks4.95K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion352 decks4.95K decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion322 decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.2%inclusion308 decks4.95K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
5.8%inclusion288 decks4.95K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.5%inclusion271 decks4.95K decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.1%inclusion252 decks4.95K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.0%inclusion395 decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion2.30K decks4.95K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion2.23K decks4.95K decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion908 decks4.95K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion731 decks4.95K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion604 decks4.95K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion450 decks4.95K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.6%inclusion328 decks4.95K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion280 decks4.95K decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.3%inclusion261 decks4.95K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion3.90K decks4.95K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion3.86K decks4.95K decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.43K decks4.95K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.38K decks4.95K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion853 decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion462 decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.0%inclusion396 decks4.95K decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.7%inclusion380 decks4.95K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion378 decks4.95K decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion4.51K decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion4.44K decks4.95K decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion4.43K decks4.95K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion4.35K decks4.95K decks
9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion4.15K decks4.95K decks
7%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion4.15K decks4.95K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion3.04K decks4.95K decks
-2%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.51K decks4.94K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion2.17K decks4.95K decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion2.12K decks4.95K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion1.97K decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.83K decks4.95K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.80K decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion1.78K decks4.95K decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.72K decks4.95K decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion1.71K decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
32%inclusion1.60K decks4.95K decks
13%synergy
Indatha Triome
31%inclusion1.55K decks4.95K decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.54K decks4.95K decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion1.45K decks4.95K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.44K decks4.95K decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion1.42K decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
28%inclusion1.40K decks4.95K decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.40K decks4.95K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion1.37K decks4.95K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion1.35K decks4.95K decks
-17%synergy
Zagoth Triome
26%inclusion1.29K decks4.95K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion1.22K decks4.95K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion1.13K decks4.95K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion1.08K decks4.95K decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.95K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.95K decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
21%inclusion1.02K decks4.95K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion937 decks4.95K decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion926 decks4.95K decks
0%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
19%inclusion915 decks4.95K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion901 decks4.95K decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion872 decks4.95K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion870 decks4.95K decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion868 decks4.95K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion837 decks4.95K decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion767 decks4.95K decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
15%inclusion758 decks4.95K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion692 decks4.95K decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion676 decks4.95K decks
1%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion674 decks4.95K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion669 decks4.95K decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion640 decks4.95K decks
0%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion610 decks4.95K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion601 decks4.95K decks
-4%synergy