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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Personify
7.3%inclusion112 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Aurora Awakener
3.0%inclusion45 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
2.8%inclusion40 decks1.42K decks
1%synergy
Sodden Verdure
2.7%inclusion41 decks1.49K decks
-6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
2.4%inclusion37 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
92%inclusion4K decks4.36K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion4.13K decks4.36K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion4.07K decks4.36K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
93%inclusion4.05K decks4.36K decks
88%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion4.03K decks4.31K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
92%inclusion4K decks4.36K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
91%inclusion3.95K decks4.36K decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion3.95K decks4.35K decks
85%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion3.87K decks4.36K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
89%inclusion3.87K decks4.36K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
89%inclusion3.87K decks4.36K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
88%inclusion3.84K decks4.36K decks
84%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
88%inclusion3.82K decks4.36K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion3.77K decks4.36K decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion3.61K decks4.21K decks
80%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
84%inclusion3.65K decks4.36K decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
83%inclusion3.61K decks4.36K decks
79%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
78%inclusion3.38K decks4.36K decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
77%inclusion3.37K decks4.36K decks
73%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
71%inclusion3.09K decks4.36K decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion1.10K decks4.36K decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion670 decks4.36K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion609 decks4.36K decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion545 decks4.36K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion536 decks4.36K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion513 decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion446 decks4.36K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.2%inclusion403 decks4.36K decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.4%inclusion324 decks4.36K decks
-11%synergy
Aura Shards
6.7%inclusion292 decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Weaver
71%inclusion3.09K decks4.36K decks
61%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
68%inclusion2.96K decks4.36K decks
64%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
63%inclusion2.74K decks4.36K decks
53%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
51%inclusion2.22K decks4.36K decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
49%inclusion2.14K decks4.36K decks
42%synergy
Setessan Champion
47%inclusion2.06K decks4.36K decks
41%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
44%inclusion1.93K decks4.36K decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion1.84K decks4.36K decks
37%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion1.67K decks4.36K decks
34%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion1.65K decks4.36K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion1.61K decks4.36K decks
12%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion1.55K decks4.36K decks
34%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
33%inclusion1.43K decks4.36K decks
31%synergy
Guru Pathik
31%inclusion1.34K decks4.36K decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion1.32K decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
30%inclusion1.30K decks4.36K decks
12%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.22K decks4.36K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion1.16K decks4.36K decks
24%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion1.06K decks4.36K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion993 decks4.36K decks
19%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion972 decks4.36K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion877 decks4.36K decks
16%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion865 decks4.36K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion844 decks4.36K decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion821 decks4.36K decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
19%inclusion818 decks4.36K decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion798 decks4.36K decks
16%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion709 decks4.36K decks
13%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
16%inclusion688 decks4.36K decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
15%inclusion670 decks4.36K decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion643 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion625 decks4.36K decks
11%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
14%inclusion621 decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
13%inclusion547 decks4.36K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion524 decks4.36K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion483 decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion471 decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion446 decks4.36K decks
5%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion428 decks4.36K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.4%inclusion409 decks4.36K decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.2%inclusion402 decks4.36K decks
7%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.3%inclusion361 decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
7.8%inclusion342 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
7.8%inclusion340 decks4.36K decks
5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.2%inclusion314 decks4.36K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.7%inclusion291 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.2%inclusion272 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
5.8%inclusion253 decks4.36K decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.8%inclusion252 decks4.36K decks
3%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.8%inclusion251 decks4.36K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
55%inclusion2.39K decks4.36K decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion2.13K decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Cloudshift
48%inclusion2.09K decks4.36K decks
46%synergy
Essence Flux
41%inclusion1.77K decks4.36K decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion1.51K decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion1.50K decks4.36K decks
12%synergy
Flicker of Fate
34%inclusion1.50K decks4.36K decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.26K decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
26%inclusion1.12K decks4.36K decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion652 decks4.36K decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion644 decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion571 decks4.36K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion551 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion470 decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion444 decks4.36K decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion429 decks4.36K decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion428 decks4.36K decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion422 decks4.36K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion420 decks4.36K decks
7%synergy
Blur
9.4%inclusion410 decks4.36K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion378 decks4.36K decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.6%inclusion373 decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion373 decks4.36K decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.4%inclusion368 decks4.36K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.0%inclusion350 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
7.8%inclusion339 decks4.36K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion324 decks4.36K decks
-2%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.6%inclusion286 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.5%inclusion274 decks4.19K decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.4%inclusion281 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.3%inclusion273 decks4.36K decks
-7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.3%inclusion232 decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion2.42K decks4.36K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
50%inclusion2.19K decks4.36K decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion1.62K decks4.36K decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion1.52K decks4.36K decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion1.44K decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
25%inclusion1.11K decks4.36K decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.10K decks4.36K decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion911 decks4.36K decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion815 decks4.36K decks
14%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion674 decks4.36K decks
14%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion632 decks4.36K decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion552 decks4.25K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion491 decks4.36K decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion483 decks4.36K decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion430 decks4.36K decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.8%inclusion379 decks4.33K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.7%inclusion381 decks4.36K decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.4%inclusion367 decks4.36K decks
1%synergy
Splash Portal
8.3%inclusion364 decks4.36K decks
8%synergy
Another Round
6.6%inclusion286 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.2%inclusion225 decks4.36K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.36K decks4.36K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion894 decks4.36K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.2%inclusion358 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion337 decks4.36K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
67%inclusion2.91K decks4.36K decks
63%synergy
Sterling Grove
63%inclusion2.76K decks4.36K decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion2.18K decks4.36K decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.58K decks4.36K decks
34%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.56K decks4.36K decks
29%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
35%inclusion1.52K decks4.36K decks
28%synergy
Annie Joins Up
25%inclusion1.07K decks4.36K decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion1.02K decks4.36K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion994 decks4.36K decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion964 decks4.36K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
22%inclusion956 decks4.36K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion759 decks4.36K decks
16%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion561 decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion560 decks4.36K decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion538 decks4.36K decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion518 decks4.36K decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion511 decks4.36K decks
8%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion432 decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9.4%inclusion411 decks4.36K decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Omen
9.2%inclusion401 decks4.36K decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
9.2%inclusion400 decks4.36K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion380 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
7.5%inclusion327 decks4.36K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion311 decks4.36K decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.6%inclusion289 decks4.36K decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
6.3%inclusion274 decks4.36K decks
2%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.2%inclusion272 decks4.36K decks
-2%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.5%inclusion239 decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.2%inclusion227 decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.0%inclusion349 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion2.03K decks4.36K decks
20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion1.98K decks4.36K decks
39%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion822 decks4.36K decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion645 decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion536 decks4.36K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion395 decks4.36K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.9%inclusion301 decks4.36K decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.5%inclusion239 decks4.36K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion234 decks4.36K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion3.42K decks4.36K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion3.41K decks4.36K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.14K decks4.36K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.24K decks4.36K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion755 decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion409 decks4.36K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.9%inclusion346 decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion342 decks4.36K decks
-8%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.6%inclusion333 decks4.36K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion3.98K decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion3.92K decks4.36K decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.91K decks4.36K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion3.84K decks4.36K decks
9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion3.67K decks4.36K decks
8%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion3.66K decks4.36K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion2.68K decks4.36K decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.23K decks4.35K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion1.93K decks4.36K decks
14%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion1.86K decks4.36K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion1.75K decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.61K decks4.36K decks
8%synergy
The World Tree
37%inclusion1.60K decks4.36K decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.58K decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion1.53K decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.52K decks4.36K decks
7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion1.45K decks4.36K decks
13%synergy
Indatha Triome
32%inclusion1.42K decks4.36K decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.37K decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
30%inclusion1.32K decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
30%inclusion1.29K decks4.36K decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.28K decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion1.26K decks4.36K decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.24K decks4.36K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion1.23K decks4.36K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion1.20K decks4.36K decks
-16%synergy
Zagoth Triome
27%inclusion1.16K decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion1.10K decks4.36K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion994 decks4.36K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion966 decks4.36K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
21%inclusion936 decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion932 decks4.36K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion925 decks4.36K decks
-2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
19%inclusion839 decks4.36K decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion829 decks4.36K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion804 decks4.36K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion804 decks4.36K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion768 decks4.36K decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion764 decks4.36K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion748 decks4.36K decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion719 decks4.36K decks
-3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
16%inclusion705 decks4.36K decks
3%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion703 decks4.36K decks
1%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion627 decks4.36K decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion600 decks4.36K decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion581 decks4.36K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion581 decks4.36K decks
0%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion547 decks4.36K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion536 decks4.36K decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
12%inclusion525 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy