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
Daydream
5.0%inclusion11 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
2.3%inclusion6 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Hideout
1.7%inclusion20 decks1.16K decks
-8%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
1.4%inclusion24 decks1.75K decks
1%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
1.3%inclusion1 decks75 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion4.70K decks4.96K decks
90%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
92%inclusion4.54K decks4.96K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion4.62K decks4.96K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
93%inclusion4.60K decks4.96K decks
88%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion4.59K decks4.91K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
92%inclusion4.54K decks4.96K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
90%inclusion4.49K decks4.96K decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion4.50K decks4.95K decks
86%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion4.41K decks4.96K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
89%inclusion4.39K decks4.96K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
88%inclusion4.38K decks4.96K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
88%inclusion4.34K decks4.96K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
87%inclusion4.32K decks4.96K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion4.27K decks4.96K decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion4.12K decks4.82K decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
83%inclusion4.13K decks4.96K decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
83%inclusion4.10K decks4.96K decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion3.83K decks4.96K decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
77%inclusion3.80K decks4.96K decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
71%inclusion3.50K decks4.96K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion1.27K decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion760 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion663 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion616 decks4.96K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion600 decks4.96K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion575 decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion512 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.3%inclusion460 decks4.96K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.6%inclusion377 decks4.96K decks
-10%synergy
Aura Shards
7.0%inclusion349 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
67%inclusion3.33K decks4.96K decks
63%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
62%inclusion3.09K decks4.96K decks
53%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
51%inclusion2.51K decks4.96K decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
48%inclusion2.40K decks4.96K decks
42%synergy
Setessan Champion
47%inclusion2.32K decks4.96K decks
40%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
44%inclusion2.17K decks4.96K decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion2.08K decks4.96K decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion1.90K decks4.96K decks
36%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion1.89K decks4.96K decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion1.86K decks4.96K decks
13%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion1.79K decks4.96K decks
35%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
33%inclusion1.62K decks4.96K decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion1.53K decks4.96K decks
13%synergy
Guru Pathik
30%inclusion1.51K decks4.96K decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion1.49K decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.38K decks4.96K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion1.29K decks4.96K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion1.19K decks4.96K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion1.14K decks4.96K decks
20%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion1.09K decks4.96K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion997 decks4.96K decks
16%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion978 decks4.96K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion972 decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion925 decks4.96K decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
18%inclusion906 decks4.96K decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion877 decks4.96K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion785 decks4.96K decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion783 decks4.96K decks
15%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
15%inclusion749 decks4.96K decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion745 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
15%inclusion723 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion711 decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion610 decks4.96K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion595 decks4.96K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion567 decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion541 decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion491 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion491 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.3%inclusion462 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.2%inclusion458 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.5%inclusion422 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
7.9%inclusion394 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
7.4%inclusion368 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.3%inclusion362 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.6%inclusion329 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.4%inclusion319 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.3%inclusion311 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.1%inclusion302 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.6%inclusion276 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.5%inclusion274 decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
55%inclusion2.74K decks4.96K decks
52%synergy
Cloudshift
49%inclusion2.41K decks4.96K decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion2.39K decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Essence Flux
42%inclusion2.06K decks4.96K decks
41%synergy
Flicker of Fate
35%inclusion1.74K decks4.96K decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion1.71K decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion1.67K decks4.96K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.43K decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
26%inclusion1.30K decks4.96K decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion732 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion727 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion656 decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion614 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion530 decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion515 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion500 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion488 decks4.96K decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion484 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion470 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Blur
9.3%inclusion460 decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Personify
8.9%inclusion196 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.8%inclusion434 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.6%inclusion429 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.4%inclusion415 decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.3%inclusion414 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
8.1%inclusion404 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.8%inclusion386 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion368 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.6%inclusion329 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.6%inclusion326 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.5%inclusion313 decks4.79K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.2%inclusion309 decks4.96K decks
-7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.5%inclusion275 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion2.73K decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
50%inclusion2.46K decks4.96K decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion1.80K decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion1.70K decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion1.60K decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.24K decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
25%inclusion1.23K decks4.96K decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion1.01K decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion927 decks4.96K decks
14%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion758 decks4.96K decks
13%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion697 decks4.96K decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion616 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion560 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion555 decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion477 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.6%inclusion426 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.6%inclusion422 decks4.93K decks
3%synergy
Splash Portal
8.5%inclusion424 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.2%inclusion406 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Another Round
7.0%inclusion345 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.1%inclusion252 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.55K decks4.96K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.96K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion384 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.6%inclusion376 decks4.96K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
70%inclusion3.47K decks4.96K decks
66%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
66%inclusion3.27K decks4.96K decks
62%synergy
Sterling Grove
63%inclusion3.12K decks4.96K decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion2.47K decks4.96K decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.80K decks4.96K decks
34%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.77K decks4.96K decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
34%inclusion1.71K decks4.96K decks
27%synergy
Annie Joins Up
24%inclusion1.21K decks4.96K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion1.15K decks4.96K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion1.12K decks4.96K decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion1.10K decks4.96K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
22%inclusion1.07K decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion857 decks4.96K decks
16%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion632 decks4.96K decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion619 decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion604 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion592 decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion592 decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion512 decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion474 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Privileged Position
9.1%inclusion450 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.8%inclusion435 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.8%inclusion435 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.2%inclusion355 decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Far Traveler
7.2%inclusion355 decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion322 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.2%inclusion308 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
5.8%inclusion289 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.5%inclusion271 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.1%inclusion252 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.0%inclusion395 decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion2.31K decks4.96K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion2.24K decks4.96K decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion911 decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion734 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion606 decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion452 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.6%inclusion328 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion281 decks4.96K decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.3%inclusion261 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion3.91K decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion3.88K decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.44K decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.39K decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion853 decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion462 decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.0%inclusion397 decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.7%inclusion381 decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion379 decks4.96K decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion4.53K decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion4.46K decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion4.44K decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion4.37K decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion4.17K decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion4.16K decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion3.05K decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.52K decks4.95K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion2.18K decks4.96K decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion2.13K decks4.96K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion1.97K decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.83K decks4.96K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.80K decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion1.79K decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.73K decks4.96K decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion1.71K decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
32%inclusion1.60K decks4.96K decks
12%synergy
Indatha Triome
31%inclusion1.56K decks4.96K decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.55K decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion1.45K decks4.96K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.45K decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion1.42K decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
28%inclusion1.41K decks4.96K decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.40K decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion1.38K decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion1.36K decks4.96K decks
-17%synergy
Zagoth Triome
26%inclusion1.29K decks4.96K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion1.23K decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion1.14K decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion1.09K decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion1.04K decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.96K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
21%inclusion1.02K decks4.96K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion938 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion931 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
18%inclusion915 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion904 decks4.96K decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion874 decks4.96K decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion873 decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion871 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion839 decks4.96K decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
15%inclusion767 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
15%inclusion757 decks4.96K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion693 decks4.96K decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion681 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion679 decks4.96K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion670 decks4.96K decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion645 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion614 decks4.96K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion603 decks4.96K decks
-4%synergy