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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Personify
8.7%inclusion162 decks1.87K decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
3.3%inclusion59 decks1.76K decks
1%synergy
Aurora Awakener
3.3%inclusion62 decks1.87K decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
3.0%inclusion55 decks1.84K decks
-8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
2.4%inclusion45 decks1.87K decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
92%inclusion4.27K decks4.66K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion4.41K decks4.66K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion4.34K decks4.66K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
93%inclusion4.32K decks4.66K decks
88%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion4.31K decks4.61K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
92%inclusion4.27K decks4.66K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
91%inclusion4.22K decks4.66K decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion4.22K decks4.65K decks
85%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion4.14K decks4.66K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
89%inclusion4.13K decks4.66K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
88%inclusion4.12K decks4.66K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
88%inclusion4.09K decks4.66K decks
84%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
87%inclusion4.06K decks4.66K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion4.02K decks4.66K decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion3.86K decks4.51K decks
80%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
83%inclusion3.88K decks4.66K decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
83%inclusion3.85K decks4.66K decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion3.61K decks4.66K decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
77%inclusion3.58K decks4.66K decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
71%inclusion3.29K decks4.66K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.66K decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion709 decks4.66K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion634 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion583 decks4.66K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion565 decks4.66K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion542 decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion475 decks4.66K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.4%inclusion436 decks4.66K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.5%inclusion351 decks4.66K decks
-10%synergy
Aura Shards
6.8%inclusion315 decks4.66K decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
67%inclusion3.14K decks4.66K decks
64%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
63%inclusion2.92K decks4.66K decks
53%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
51%inclusion2.37K decks4.66K decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
49%inclusion2.27K decks4.66K decks
42%synergy
Setessan Champion
47%inclusion2.20K decks4.66K decks
41%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
44%inclusion2.05K decks4.66K decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion1.96K decks4.66K decks
37%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion1.78K decks4.66K decks
34%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion1.76K decks4.66K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion1.74K decks4.66K decks
13%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion1.66K decks4.66K decks
34%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
33%inclusion1.52K decks4.66K decks
31%synergy
Guru Pathik
31%inclusion1.42K decks4.66K decks
29%synergy
Bloom Tender
30%inclusion1.41K decks4.66K decks
13%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion1.40K decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.29K decks4.66K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion1.23K decks4.66K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion1.11K decks4.66K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion1.07K decks4.66K decks
20%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion1.02K decks4.66K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion939 decks4.66K decks
16%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion921 decks4.66K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion903 decks4.66K decks
9%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
19%inclusion868 decks4.66K decks
15%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion863 decks4.66K decks
13%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion836 decks4.66K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion743 decks4.66K decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion730 decks4.66K decks
15%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
15%inclusion715 decks4.66K decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion700 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion673 decks4.66K decks
12%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
14%inclusion673 decks4.66K decks
4%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion573 decks4.66K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion557 decks4.66K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion528 decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion503 decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion472 decks4.66K decks
5%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion463 decks4.66K decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.3%inclusion433 decks4.66K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.2%inclusion430 decks4.66K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.5%inclusion397 decks4.66K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.0%inclusion373 decks4.66K decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
7.6%inclusion356 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.3%inclusion341 decks4.66K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.7%inclusion311 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.3%inclusion295 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.2%inclusion289 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.8%inclusion272 decks4.66K decks
4%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.7%inclusion267 decks4.66K decks
2%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.6%inclusion262 decks4.66K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
55%inclusion2.56K decks4.66K decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion2.25K decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Cloudshift
48%inclusion2.25K decks4.66K decks
47%synergy
Essence Flux
41%inclusion1.91K decks4.66K decks
40%synergy
Flicker of Fate
35%inclusion1.62K decks4.66K decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion1.61K decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion1.58K decks4.66K decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.35K decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
26%inclusion1.21K decks4.66K decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion690 decks4.66K decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion686 decks4.66K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion606 decks4.66K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion585 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion497 decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion474 decks4.66K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion467 decks4.66K decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion452 decks4.66K decks
3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion452 decks4.66K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion442 decks4.66K decks
7%synergy
Blur
9.3%inclusion434 decks4.66K decks
9%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion401 decks4.66K decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.6%inclusion400 decks4.66K decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.5%inclusion397 decks4.66K decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.5%inclusion397 decks4.66K decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
8.1%inclusion375 decks4.66K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.9%inclusion367 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion344 decks4.66K decks
-2%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.6%inclusion307 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.5%inclusion301 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.4%inclusion288 decks4.49K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.2%inclusion290 decks4.66K decks
-7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.5%inclusion254 decks4.66K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion2.58K decks4.66K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
50%inclusion2.32K decks4.66K decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion1.72K decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion1.61K decks4.66K decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion1.52K decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.66K decks
5%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
25%inclusion1.17K decks4.66K decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion962 decks4.66K decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion868 decks4.66K decks
14%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion715 decks4.66K decks
14%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion668 decks4.66K decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion582 decks4.55K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion524 decks4.66K decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion520 decks4.66K decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion454 decks4.66K decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.8%inclusion406 decks4.63K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.7%inclusion405 decks4.66K decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.3%inclusion387 decks4.66K decks
1%synergy
Splash Portal
8.3%inclusion386 decks4.66K decks
8%synergy
Another Round
6.6%inclusion309 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.1%inclusion239 decks4.66K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.45K decks4.66K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion947 decks4.66K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.8%inclusion364 decks4.66K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.6%inclusion356 decks4.66K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
70%inclusion3.28K decks4.66K decks
67%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
66%inclusion3.08K decks4.66K decks
63%synergy
Sterling Grove
63%inclusion2.94K decks4.66K decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion2.33K decks4.66K decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.69K decks4.66K decks
34%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.67K decks4.66K decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
35%inclusion1.62K decks4.66K decks
28%synergy
Annie Joins Up
24%inclusion1.13K decks4.66K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.66K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion1.06K decks4.66K decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion1.03K decks4.66K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
22%inclusion1.02K decks4.66K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion816 decks4.66K decks
16%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion598 decks4.66K decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion596 decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion573 decks4.66K decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion555 decks4.66K decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion545 decks4.66K decks
8%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion468 decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion445 decks4.66K decks
8%synergy
Privileged Position
9.2%inclusion428 decks4.66K decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
9.0%inclusion421 decks4.66K decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion405 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
7.3%inclusion339 decks4.66K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion333 decks4.66K decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.6%inclusion308 decks4.66K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.3%inclusion292 decks4.66K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
6.1%inclusion283 decks4.66K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.6%inclusion259 decks4.66K decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.2%inclusion241 decks4.66K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.9%inclusion367 decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion2.16K decks4.66K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion2.10K decks4.66K decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion864 decks4.66K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion684 decks4.66K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion572 decks4.66K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion425 decks4.66K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.7%inclusion311 decks4.66K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion258 decks4.66K decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.3%inclusion246 decks4.66K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion3.67K decks4.66K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion3.65K decks4.66K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.29K decks4.66K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.66K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion803 decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion445 decks4.66K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.8%inclusion365 decks4.66K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion364 decks4.66K decks
-8%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.7%inclusion358 decks4.66K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion4.24K decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion4.18K decks4.66K decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion4.18K decks4.66K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion4.09K decks4.66K decks
9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion3.91K decks4.66K decks
7%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion3.91K decks4.66K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion2.87K decks4.66K decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.38K decks4.65K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion2.06K decks4.66K decks
14%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion2K decks4.66K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion1.87K decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.73K decks4.66K decks
9%synergy
The World Tree
37%inclusion1.70K decks4.66K decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.70K decks4.66K decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.64K decks4.66K decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion1.62K decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion1.53K decks4.66K decks
13%synergy
Indatha Triome
32%inclusion1.49K decks4.66K decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion1.47K decks4.66K decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
30%inclusion1.40K decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.37K decks4.66K decks
5%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
29%inclusion1.35K decks4.66K decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion1.34K decks4.66K decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.33K decks4.66K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.66K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion1.28K decks4.66K decks
-16%synergy
Zagoth Triome
26%inclusion1.23K decks4.66K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion1.17K decks4.66K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion1.07K decks4.66K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion1.03K decks4.66K decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion992 decks4.66K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
21%inclusion989 decks4.66K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion988 decks4.66K decks
-2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
19%inclusion885 decks4.66K decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion884 decks4.66K decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion870 decks4.66K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion860 decks4.66K decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion822 decks4.66K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion818 decks4.66K decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion804 decks4.66K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion801 decks4.66K decks
-4%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion739 decks4.66K decks
1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
16%inclusion736 decks4.66K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion658 decks4.66K decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion635 decks4.66K decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion632 decks4.66K decks
0%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion629 decks4.66K decks
1%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion595 decks4.66K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion571 decks4.66K decks
-3%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion570 decks4.66K decks
0%synergy