Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Budget

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #610
364decks
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
93%inclusion336 decks360 decks
86%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
92%inclusion329 decks358 decks
85%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion332 decks363 decks
84%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
89%inclusion325 decks364 decks
82%synergy
Southern Air Temple
89%inclusion324 decks364 decks
84%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of Calm Waters
88%inclusion322 decks364 decks
84%synergy
Sanctum of All
87%inclusion315 decks364 decks
82%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
86%inclusion313 decks364 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
86%inclusion312 decks364 decks
81%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
85%inclusion311 decks364 decks
81%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
85%inclusion310 decks364 decks
81%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
85%inclusion308 decks364 decks
80%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
84%inclusion306 decks364 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
84%inclusion305 decks364 decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
82%inclusion297 decks364 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
80%inclusion293 decks364 decks
76%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
74%inclusion270 decks364 decks
73%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
73%inclusion265 decks364 decks
69%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
72%inclusion263 decks364 decks
68%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
71%inclusion258 decks364 decks
67%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
69%inclusion252 decks364 decks
65%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
68%inclusion247 decks364 decks
64%synergy
Aang's Journey
67%inclusion245 decks364 decks
64%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
50%inclusion183 decks364 decks
42%synergy
Guru Pathik
48%inclusion176 decks364 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
44%inclusion159 decks364 decks
34%synergy
Shrine Steward
39%inclusion142 decks364 decks
38%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
37%inclusion134 decks364 decks
27%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
33%inclusion119 decks364 decks
26%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
32%inclusion115 decks364 decks
28%synergy
Setessan Champion
28%inclusion103 decks364 decks
22%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
28%inclusion103 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Soulherder
28%inclusion101 decks364 decks
26%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
27%inclusion100 decks364 decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion96 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
25%inclusion92 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Destiny Spinner
25%inclusion92 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
24%inclusion88 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
23%inclusion85 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Doomwake Giant
21%inclusion75 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
19%inclusion69 decks364 decks
16%synergy
Starfield Mystic
18%inclusion67 decks364 decks
15%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
18%inclusion67 decks364 decks
15%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
18%inclusion67 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
16%inclusion60 decks364 decks
15%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
12%inclusion45 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Baboon Spirit
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
11%inclusion39 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
11%inclusion39 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
10%inclusion37 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion37 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion36 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
10%inclusion36 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Great Divide Guide
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Flickerwisp
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Grim Guardian
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
6.7%inclusion24 decks360 decks
2%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
6.3%inclusion23 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Hermitic Herbalist
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Kami of Transience
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Composer of Spring
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Foggy Swamp Spirit Keeper
5.3%inclusion19 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
3%synergy
The Lion-Turtle
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
5.1%inclusion18 decks352 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
44%inclusion159 decks364 decks
42%synergy
Flicker of Fate
37%inclusion134 decks364 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
37%inclusion133 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Essence Flux
35%inclusion129 decks364 decks
35%synergy
Momentary Blink
29%inclusion105 decks364 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion90 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Ephemerate
23%inclusion83 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion81 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion75 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
20%inclusion71 decks364 decks
15%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
17%inclusion59 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
16%inclusion59 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion58 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Scrollshift
15%inclusion54 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Energybending
14%inclusion50 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion49 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
12%inclusion44 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Planar Incision
12%inclusion42 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion42 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion39 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Parting Gust
10%inclusion36 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
10%inclusion36 decks364 decks
10%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
7.2%inclusion26 decks360 decks
3%synergy
Octopus Form
6.7%inclusion24 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Getaway Glamer
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
46%inclusion168 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion149 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion141 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
29%inclusion104 decks364 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion99 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
26%inclusion93 decks359 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion64 decks364 decks
-9%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion56 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
15%inclusion53 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion48 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion39 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion38 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Circuitous Route
9.3%inclusion34 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.2%inclusion33 decks360 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Splash Portal
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
9%synergy
True Ancestry
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
-15%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Another Round
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.3%inclusion19 decks360 decks
0%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion73 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion36 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Airbender Ascension
37%inclusion135 decks364 decks
29%synergy
Sterling Grove
35%inclusion127 decks364 decks
27%synergy
Sphere of Safety
29%inclusion105 decks364 decks
22%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
28%inclusion102 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Fertile Ground
21%inclusion76 decks364 decks
17%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
18%inclusion65 decks364 decks
15%synergy
Far Traveler
16%inclusion57 decks364 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion56 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion49 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion42 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Skybind
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion38 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Growth
10%inclusion35 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Paradox Haze
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion23 decks364 decks
4%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.0%inclusion22 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion94 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion43 decks364 decks
-4%synergy
Realm of Koh
11%inclusion37 decks352 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion36 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Maze's End
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Gate
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion290 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion258 decks364 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
43%inclusion157 decks364 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion119 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion67 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion61 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion50 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion356 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion352 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Island
96%inclusion351 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion343 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion340 decks364 decks
17%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion305 decks364 decks
-4%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
63%inclusion228 decks363 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion210 decks364 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion155 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion138 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
30%inclusion108 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
29%inclusion106 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Shrine
29%inclusion104 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion99 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
27%inclusion98 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Opulent Palace
26%inclusion96 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Monastery
23%inclusion83 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
22%inclusion81 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion76 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
19%inclusion68 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Grove
18%inclusion64 decks364 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion62 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
17%inclusion62 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
16%inclusion58 decks364 decks
14%synergy
The World Tree
15%inclusion55 decks364 decks
-13%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion55 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion52 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion51 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Savage Lands
13%inclusion49 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
12%inclusion43 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
11%inclusion40 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Manor Gate
10%inclusion37 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
10%inclusion37 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
10%inclusion36 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion36 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Meditation Pools
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
10%inclusion35 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
10%inclusion35 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
10%inclusion35 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
9.3%inclusion34 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.3%inclusion34 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Kyoshi Village
9.2%inclusion33 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Foggy Bottom Swamp
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Cliffgate
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
3%synergy
North Pole Gates
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
3%synergy