Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander)

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #712
2,969decks
Background image for The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
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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The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion2.73K decks2.91K decks
85%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion2.69K decks2.96K decks
82%synergy
Southern Air Temple
90%inclusion2.66K decks2.97K decks
85%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
89%inclusion2.64K decks2.97K decks
81%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
85%inclusion2.40K decks2.81K decks
77%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
93%inclusion2.77K decks2.97K decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of All
96%inclusion2.84K decks2.97K decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
94%inclusion2.80K decks2.97K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
94%inclusion2.79K decks2.97K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
93%inclusion2.76K decks2.97K decks
88%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
92%inclusion2.73K decks2.97K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
90%inclusion2.68K decks2.97K decks
86%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
90%inclusion2.68K decks2.97K decks
86%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
89%inclusion2.64K decks2.97K decks
84%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
87%inclusion2.59K decks2.97K decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Cleansing Fire
85%inclusion2.53K decks2.97K decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
84%inclusion2.49K decks2.97K decks
79%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
79%inclusion2.34K decks2.97K decks
74%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
79%inclusion2.33K decks2.97K decks
74%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
73%inclusion2.17K decks2.97K decks
63%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
72%inclusion2.14K decks2.97K decks
68%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
69%inclusion2.05K decks2.97K decks
65%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
69%inclusion2.04K decks2.97K decks
65%synergy
Sterling Grove
66%inclusion1.95K decks2.97K decks
57%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
65%inclusion1.92K decks2.97K decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion754 decks2.97K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion489 decks2.97K decks
1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion404 decks2.97K decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion381 decks2.97K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion375 decks2.97K decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion315 decks2.97K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.5%inclusion282 decks2.97K decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.1%inclusion241 decks2.97K decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion204 decks2.97K decks
-7%synergy
Aura Shards
6.7%inclusion198 decks2.97K decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Blossoms
52%inclusion1.54K decks2.97K decks
45%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
52%inclusion1.54K decks2.97K decks
44%synergy
Setessan Champion
50%inclusion1.49K decks2.97K decks
43%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
46%inclusion1.38K decks2.97K decks
33%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
44%inclusion1.30K decks2.97K decks
38%synergy
Destiny Spinner
39%inclusion1.16K decks2.97K decks
34%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion1.14K decks2.97K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion1.11K decks2.97K decks
13%synergy
Soulherder
35%inclusion1.03K decks2.97K decks
33%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
33%inclusion990 decks2.97K decks
32%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
32%inclusion938 decks2.97K decks
13%synergy
Guru Pathik
31%inclusion906 decks2.97K decks
28%synergy
Bloom Tender
30%inclusion904 decks2.97K decks
13%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
30%inclusion882 decks2.97K decks
26%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion808 decks2.97K decks
24%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
25%inclusion732 decks2.97K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
24%inclusion715 decks2.97K decks
20%synergy
Shrine Steward
23%inclusion678 decks2.97K decks
22%synergy
Enduring Vitality
21%inclusion611 decks2.97K decks
15%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion606 decks2.97K decks
16%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion602 decks2.97K decks
16%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
20%inclusion599 decks2.97K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion589 decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion546 decks2.97K decks
15%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
17%inclusion514 decks2.97K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
17%inclusion502 decks2.97K decks
14%synergy
Starfield Mystic
15%inclusion447 decks2.97K decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion436 decks2.97K decks
5%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
14%inclusion416 decks2.97K decks
13%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
14%inclusion401 decks2.97K decks
3%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
13%inclusion400 decks2.97K decks
12%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion361 decks2.97K decks
11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion325 decks2.97K decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion325 decks2.97K decks
10%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
11%inclusion316 decks2.97K decks
5%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion301 decks2.97K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
10%inclusion298 decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
10%inclusion292 decks2.97K decks
8%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
8.7%inclusion259 decks2.97K decks
7%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.0%inclusion239 decks2.97K decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.4%inclusion219 decks2.97K decks
5%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
7.3%inclusion216 decks2.97K decks
4%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
7.2%inclusion213 decks2.97K decks
6%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
6.6%inclusion195 decks2.97K decks
0%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
6.1%inclusion182 decks2.97K decks
2%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
6.0%inclusion177 decks2.97K decks
3%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
5.6%inclusion166 decks2.97K decks
5%synergy
Flickerwisp
5.5%inclusion163 decks2.97K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
55%inclusion1.62K decks2.97K decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion1.48K decks2.97K decks
11%synergy
Cloudshift
47%inclusion1.39K decks2.97K decks
45%synergy
Essence Flux
40%inclusion1.18K decks2.97K decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion1.09K decks2.97K decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion1.01K decks2.97K decks
7%synergy
Flicker of Fate
32%inclusion949 decks2.97K decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion848 decks2.97K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
24%inclusion722 decks2.97K decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion463 decks2.97K decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion426 decks2.97K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion397 decks2.97K decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion384 decks2.97K decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion319 decks2.97K decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion305 decks2.97K decks
8%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion304 decks2.97K decks
-3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion293 decks2.97K decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion288 decks2.97K decks
-1%synergy
Scrollshift
10%inclusion288 decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion265 decks2.97K decks
2%synergy
Blur
8.9%inclusion264 decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Negate
8.5%inclusion252 decks2.97K decks
-1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.4%inclusion249 decks2.97K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
8.0%inclusion237 decks2.97K decks
-1%synergy
Parting Gust
7.8%inclusion233 decks2.97K decks
8%synergy
Airbending Lesson
7.6%inclusion227 decks2.97K decks
3%synergy
Planar Incision
7.6%inclusion227 decks2.97K decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.5%inclusion193 decks2.97K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
5.4%inclusion159 decks2.97K decks
5%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.4%inclusion149 decks2.78K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
57%inclusion1.69K decks2.97K decks
13%synergy
Aang's Journey
50%inclusion1.50K decks2.97K decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion1.17K decks2.97K decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion1.07K decks2.97K decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion1.03K decks2.97K decks
1%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
26%inclusion776 decks2.97K decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion735 decks2.97K decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion633 decks2.97K decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion532 decks2.97K decks
14%synergy
Replenish
17%inclusion499 decks2.97K decks
15%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion459 decks2.97K decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion419 decks2.97K decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion368 decks2.85K decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion333 decks2.97K decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion327 decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
11%inclusion314 decks2.97K decks
7%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
9.0%inclusion268 decks2.97K decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.9%inclusion262 decks2.94K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.8%inclusion262 decks2.97K decks
3%synergy
Splash Portal
8.3%inclusion246 decks2.97K decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.4%inclusion160 decks2.97K decks
-2%synergy
Another Round
5.3%inclusion158 decks2.97K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
32%inclusion936 decks2.97K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion599 decks2.97K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.2%inclusion273 decks2.97K decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.8%inclusion231 decks2.97K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sphere of Safety
51%inclusion1.51K decks2.97K decks
45%synergy
Teleportation Circle
38%inclusion1.13K decks2.97K decks
36%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
37%inclusion1.09K decks2.97K decks
29%synergy
Airbender Ascension
35%inclusion1.04K decks2.97K decks
26%synergy
Annie Joins Up
26%inclusion784 decks2.97K decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion707 decks2.97K decks
16%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
23%inclusion687 decks2.97K decks
8%synergy
Greater Auramancy
23%inclusion679 decks2.97K decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion679 decks2.97K decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
19%inclusion558 decks2.97K decks
17%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
14%inclusion402 decks2.97K decks
10%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion386 decks2.97K decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion373 decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion362 decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion355 decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion284 decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Omen
10%inclusion283 decks2.97K decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.9%inclusion263 decks2.97K decks
6%synergy
Privileged Position
8.8%inclusion261 decks2.97K decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.8%inclusion260 decks2.97K decks
7%synergy
Far Traveler
7.7%inclusion230 decks2.97K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.8%inclusion201 decks2.97K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.7%inclusion200 decks2.97K decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion193 decks2.97K decks
-4%synergy
Spelunking
6.1%inclusion180 decks2.97K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.8%inclusion173 decks2.97K decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.7%inclusion168 decks2.97K decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.5%inclusion162 decks2.97K decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.0%inclusion149 decks2.97K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.8%inclusion231 decks2.97K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion1.43K decks2.97K decks
22%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
47%inclusion1.41K decks2.97K decks
41%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion618 decks2.97K decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion459 decks2.97K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
13%inclusion380 decks2.97K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion258 decks2.97K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.0%inclusion238 decks2.97K decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.7%inclusion169 decks2.97K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion156 decks2.97K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion2.35K decks2.97K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion2.34K decks2.97K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
50%inclusion1.50K decks2.97K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion876 decks2.97K decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion500 decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion291 decks2.97K decks
5%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.5%inclusion222 decks2.97K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.2%inclusion215 decks2.97K decks
-10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.9%inclusion205 decks2.97K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion2.70K decks2.97K decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion2.68K decks2.97K decks
2%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion2.66K decks2.97K decks
13%synergy
Island
87%inclusion2.60K decks2.97K decks
10%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion2.48K decks2.97K decks
8%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion2.47K decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion1.85K decks2.97K decks
0%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion1.50K decks2.96K decks
45%synergy
Breeding Pool
45%inclusion1.35K decks2.97K decks
16%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion1.28K decks2.97K decks
15%synergy
Stomping Ground
41%inclusion1.23K decks2.97K decks
12%synergy
The World Tree
39%inclusion1.16K decks2.97K decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.10K decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
37%inclusion1.09K decks2.97K decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.08K decks2.97K decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
36%inclusion1.06K decks2.97K decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
35%inclusion1.05K decks2.97K decks
14%synergy
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion1.03K decks2.97K decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion982 decks2.97K decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
33%inclusion965 decks2.97K decks
8%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
32%inclusion942 decks2.97K decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion908 decks2.97K decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion878 decks2.97K decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion878 decks2.97K decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion871 decks2.97K decks
3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
29%inclusion858 decks2.97K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion828 decks2.97K decks
-14%synergy
Watery Grave
26%inclusion758 decks2.97K decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion696 decks2.97K decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
23%inclusion686 decks2.97K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion678 decks2.97K decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion663 decks2.97K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion655 decks2.97K decks
-1%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion622 decks2.97K decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion598 decks2.97K decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion569 decks2.97K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion561 decks2.97K decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
18%inclusion532 decks2.97K decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion522 decks2.97K decks
-4%synergy
Savai Triome
17%inclusion519 decks2.97K decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion507 decks2.97K decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion501 decks2.97K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion493 decks2.97K decks
-4%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion423 decks2.97K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion414 decks2.97K decks
1%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion412 decks2.97K decks
-3%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion390 decks2.97K decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
13%inclusion384 decks2.97K decks
-2%synergy
Taiga
13%inclusion378 decks2.97K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
13%inclusion373 decks2.97K decks
6%synergy