Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander)

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
15%inclusion157 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
5.9%inclusion64 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Restoration Seminar
2.4%inclusion25 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Studious First-Year
2.0%inclusion22 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
1.7%inclusion17 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion5.25K decks5.54K decks
90%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
91%inclusion5.03K decks5.54K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion5.15K decks5.54K decks
89%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
93%inclusion5.12K decks5.49K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
92%inclusion5.12K decks5.54K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
91%inclusion5.05K decks5.54K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
90%inclusion4.99K decks5.54K decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
90%inclusion5K decks5.53K decks
85%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion4.91K decks5.54K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
88%inclusion4.87K decks5.54K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
88%inclusion4.85K decks5.54K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
87%inclusion4.82K decks5.54K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
86%inclusion4.79K decks5.54K decks
82%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
85%inclusion4.73K decks5.54K decks
81%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
85%inclusion4.61K decks5.39K decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
83%inclusion4.57K decks5.54K decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
82%inclusion4.55K decks5.54K decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion4.26K decks5.54K decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
76%inclusion4.22K decks5.54K decks
72%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
70%inclusion3.87K decks5.54K decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion1.43K decks5.54K decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion843 decks5.54K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion710 decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion681 decks5.54K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion673 decks5.54K decks
-7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
11%inclusion631 decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion581 decks5.54K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.2%inclusion508 decks5.54K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.0%inclusion442 decks5.54K decks
-10%synergy
Aura Shards
6.8%inclusion379 decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
66%inclusion3.67K decks5.54K decks
63%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
61%inclusion3.39K decks5.54K decks
52%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
50%inclusion2.76K decks5.54K decks
42%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
48%inclusion2.63K decks5.54K decks
41%synergy
Setessan Champion
46%inclusion2.54K decks5.54K decks
40%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
43%inclusion2.36K decks5.54K decks
30%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion2.31K decks5.54K decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion2.12K decks5.54K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion2.07K decks5.54K decks
13%synergy
Destiny Spinner
37%inclusion2.07K decks5.54K decks
33%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion2.01K decks5.54K decks
35%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
32%inclusion1.79K decks5.54K decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion1.71K decks5.54K decks
13%synergy
Guru Pathik
30%inclusion1.66K decks5.54K decks
28%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
29%inclusion1.63K decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
27%inclusion1.52K decks5.54K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion1.43K decks5.54K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion1.30K decks5.54K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
22%inclusion1.23K decks5.54K decks
19%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion1.20K decks5.54K decks
20%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion1.10K decks5.54K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion1.09K decks5.54K decks
9%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
19%inclusion1.07K decks5.54K decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion1K decks5.54K decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
18%inclusion995 decks5.54K decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion965 decks5.54K decks
15%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion900 decks5.54K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
15%inclusion854 decks5.54K decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion832 decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
15%inclusion829 decks5.54K decks
4%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
15%inclusion810 decks5.54K decks
12%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion790 decks5.54K decks
12%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion663 decks5.54K decks
11%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion660 decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion631 decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion611 decks5.54K decks
11%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion558 decks5.54K decks
8%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion543 decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.3%inclusion516 decks5.54K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
8.9%inclusion495 decks5.54K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.7%inclusion481 decks5.54K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.0%inclusion441 decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.0%inclusion388 decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
7.0%inclusion386 decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.4%inclusion357 decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.4%inclusion354 decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.4%inclusion354 decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.2%inclusion346 decks5.54K decks
4%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.6%inclusion309 decks5.54K decks
2%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.4%inclusion299 decks5.54K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
56%inclusion3.08K decks5.54K decks
53%synergy
Cloudshift
49%inclusion2.71K decks5.54K decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion2.68K decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Essence Flux
42%inclusion2.33K decks5.54K decks
41%synergy
Flicker of Fate
36%inclusion1.98K decks5.54K decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion1.91K decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1.84K decks5.54K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.59K decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
27%inclusion1.49K decks5.54K decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion834 decks5.54K decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion807 decks5.54K decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion744 decks5.54K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion675 decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion586 decks5.54K decks
1%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion585 decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion568 decks5.54K decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion544 decks5.54K decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion531 decks5.54K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion524 decks5.54K decks
7%synergy
Blur
9.2%inclusion509 decks5.54K decks
9%synergy
Personify
9.1%inclusion259 decks2.83K decks
8%synergy
Parting Gust
8.8%inclusion485 decks5.54K decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion484 decks5.54K decks
0%synergy
Planar Incision
8.3%inclusion462 decks5.54K decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion459 decks5.54K decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.2%inclusion456 decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.7%inclusion428 decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion410 decks5.54K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.8%inclusion379 decks5.54K decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.6%inclusion366 decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.4%inclusion357 decks5.54K decks
-6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.4%inclusion343 decks5.37K decks
2%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.6%inclusion310 decks5.54K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.5%inclusion304 decks5.54K decks
0%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.1%inclusion282 decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion3.02K decks5.54K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
49%inclusion2.72K decks5.54K decks
46%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion1.99K decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion1.88K decks5.54K decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion1.75K decks5.54K decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.39K decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
24%inclusion1.32K decks5.54K decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion1.09K decks5.54K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion1.04K decks5.54K decks
15%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion830 decks5.54K decks
13%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion771 decks5.54K decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion685 decks5.43K decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion616 decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion613 decks5.54K decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion534 decks5.54K decks
7%synergy
Splash Portal
8.7%inclusion480 decks5.54K decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.6%inclusion471 decks5.51K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.4%inclusion466 decks5.54K decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
7.9%inclusion437 decks5.54K decks
1%synergy
Another Round
7.1%inclusion391 decks5.54K decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.73K decks5.54K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion1.12K decks5.54K decks
16%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion427 decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.2%inclusion398 decks5.54K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
69%inclusion3.84K decks5.54K decks
66%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
65%inclusion3.60K decks5.54K decks
61%synergy
Sterling Grove
62%inclusion3.43K decks5.54K decks
54%synergy
Sphere of Safety
49%inclusion2.72K decks5.54K decks
43%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion2.01K decks5.54K decks
34%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.97K decks5.54K decks
31%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
34%inclusion1.87K decks5.54K decks
27%synergy
Annie Joins Up
24%inclusion1.32K decks5.54K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion1.24K decks5.54K decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion1.23K decks5.54K decks
16%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion1.23K decks5.54K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
21%inclusion1.17K decks5.54K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion936 decks5.54K decks
15%synergy
Paradox Haze
12%inclusion691 decks5.54K decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion681 decks5.54K decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion676 decks5.54K decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion668 decks5.54K decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
11%inclusion633 decks5.54K decks
8%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion570 decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion541 decks5.54K decks
9%synergy
Privileged Position
9.0%inclusion498 decks5.54K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.8%inclusion487 decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.5%inclusion471 decks5.54K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion412 decks5.54K decks
-3%synergy
Far Traveler
6.9%inclusion384 decks5.54K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion350 decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.0%inclusion332 decks5.54K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
5.7%inclusion317 decks5.54K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.3%inclusion294 decks5.54K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.9%inclusion435 decks5.54K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion2.56K decks5.54K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion2.46K decks5.54K decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion993 decks5.54K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion817 decks5.54K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion673 decks5.54K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion509 decks5.54K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.5%inclusion361 decks5.54K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion328 decks5.54K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.4%inclusion297 decks5.54K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion4.37K decks5.54K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion4.34K decks5.54K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.72K decks5.54K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.54K decks5.54K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion947 decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.2%inclusion510 decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.9%inclusion437 decks5.54K decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.9%inclusion437 decks5.54K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion422 decks5.54K decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion5.05K decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion4.97K decks5.54K decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.96K decks5.54K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion4.87K decks5.54K decks
9%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion4.65K decks5.54K decks
8%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion4.65K decks5.54K decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion3.42K decks5.54K decks
-2%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.82K decks5.53K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion2.42K decks5.54K decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion2.38K decks5.54K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
39%inclusion2.19K decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion2.03K decks5.54K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion2K decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
35%inclusion1.95K decks5.54K decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.92K decks5.54K decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion1.89K decks5.54K decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
31%inclusion1.74K decks5.54K decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.71K decks5.54K decks
4%synergy
Indatha Triome
30%inclusion1.66K decks5.54K decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.61K decks5.54K decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
28%inclusion1.57K decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion1.56K decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.55K decks5.54K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion1.55K decks5.54K decks
-16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion1.52K decks5.54K decks
2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion1.52K decks5.54K decks
9%synergy
Zagoth Triome
25%inclusion1.39K decks5.54K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
24%inclusion1.35K decks5.54K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion1.27K decks5.54K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion1.21K decks5.54K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion1.15K decks5.54K decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1.13K decks5.54K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
20%inclusion1.10K decks5.54K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion1.04K decks5.54K decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion1.04K decks5.54K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion1.01K decks5.54K decks
-4%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
18%inclusion989 decks5.54K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion984 decks5.54K decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion983 decks5.54K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion963 decks5.54K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion937 decks5.54K decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
15%inclusion815 decks5.54K decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
15%inclusion812 decks5.54K decks
2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion772 decks5.54K decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion757 decks5.54K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion756 decks5.54K decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion756 decks5.54K decks
1%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion720 decks5.54K decks
0%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion681 decks5.54K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion677 decks5.54K decks
-3%synergy