Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Budget

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #513
486decks
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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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Go Ninja Go
2.5%inclusion3 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Koya, Death from Above
2.5%inclusion3 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
2.4%inclusion5 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Hideout
2.4%inclusion3 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Mutant Town
1.7%inclusion2 decks120 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion455 decks482 decks
89%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
93%inclusion448 decks480 decks
88%synergy
Northern Air Temple
93%inclusion452 decks485 decks
88%synergy
Southern Air Temple
91%inclusion444 decks486 decks
87%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
91%inclusion441 decks486 decks
86%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
87%inclusion425 decks486 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of All
87%inclusion424 decks486 decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
86%inclusion420 decks486 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
86%inclusion416 decks486 decks
81%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
85%inclusion415 decks486 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Infinite Rage
85%inclusion413 decks486 decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
85%inclusion412 decks486 decks
81%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
84%inclusion409 decks486 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
83%inclusion405 decks486 decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
82%inclusion398 decks486 decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
79%inclusion386 decks486 decks
75%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
74%inclusion358 decks486 decks
69%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
73%inclusion356 decks486 decks
69%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
71%inclusion343 decks486 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
70%inclusion342 decks486 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
7.2%inclusion35 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
69%inclusion333 decks486 decks
65%synergy
Guru Pathik
49%inclusion239 decks486 decks
48%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
49%inclusion238 decks486 decks
41%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
43%inclusion210 decks486 decks
34%synergy
Shrine Steward
37%inclusion179 decks486 decks
36%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
36%inclusion177 decks486 decks
27%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
34%inclusion165 decks486 decks
30%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
31%inclusion149 decks486 decks
24%synergy
Soulherder
30%inclusion145 decks486 decks
28%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion133 decks486 decks
24%synergy
Destiny Spinner
26%inclusion128 decks486 decks
22%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
26%inclusion127 decks486 decks
21%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
26%inclusion127 decks486 decks
22%synergy
Setessan Champion
26%inclusion126 decks486 decks
20%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
26%inclusion126 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
26%inclusion126 decks486 decks
23%synergy
Entity Tracker
22%inclusion107 decks486 decks
19%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
19%inclusion92 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
19%inclusion91 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Doomwake Giant
19%inclusion90 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Starfield Mystic
17%inclusion85 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
17%inclusion82 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion67 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
14%inclusion66 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
12%inclusion60 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
11%inclusion52 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
11%inclusion52 decks486 decks
-2%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion49 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
10%inclusion49 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Great Divide Guide
10%inclusion48 decks478 decks
3%synergy
Baboon Spirit
9.4%inclusion45 decks478 decks
9%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
8.8%inclusion43 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
8.4%inclusion41 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.2%inclusion40 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
8.2%inclusion40 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
8.0%inclusion39 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
8.0%inclusion39 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
7.2%inclusion35 decks486 decks
2%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
7.0%inclusion34 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.8%inclusion33 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Hermitic Herbalist
6.7%inclusion32 decks478 decks
5%synergy
Grim Guardian
6.4%inclusion31 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
6.0%inclusion29 decks482 decks
3%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.0%inclusion29 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
5.8%inclusion28 decks482 decks
0%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
5.8%inclusion28 decks486 decks
5%synergy
The Lion-Turtle
5.8%inclusion28 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Audience
5.8%inclusion28 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
5.3%inclusion26 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Composer of Spring
5.3%inclusion26 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
45%inclusion217 decks486 decks
43%synergy
Flicker of Fate
39%inclusion191 decks486 decks
38%synergy
Essence Flux
39%inclusion188 decks486 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion173 decks486 decks
-3%synergy
Momentary Blink
29%inclusion139 decks486 decks
28%synergy
Ephemerate
26%inclusion127 decks486 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion122 decks486 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion106 decks486 decks
-1%synergy
Airbending Lesson
21%inclusion104 decks486 decks
17%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion90 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion90 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
18%inclusion88 decks478 decks
14%synergy
Scrollshift
15%inclusion75 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion67 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
14%inclusion67 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
14%inclusion66 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion63 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Energybending
12%inclusion58 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Personify
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion55 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
10%inclusion51 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion50 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
9.3%inclusion45 decks486 decks
9%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
9.3%inclusion45 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
9.1%inclusion44 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
7.7%inclusion37 decks482 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.4%inclusion36 decks486 decks
-3%synergy
Getaway Glamer
7.0%inclusion34 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
6.7%inclusion32 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.2%inclusion30 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.2%inclusion30 decks486 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion29 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.6%inclusion27 decks480 decks
3%synergy
Octopus Form
5.6%inclusion27 decks482 decks
4%synergy
Displace
5.6%inclusion27 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Abandon Attachments
5.1%inclusion25 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Slip On the Ring
5.1%inclusion25 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Aang's Journey
67%inclusion327 decks486 decks
64%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion215 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion212 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion194 decks486 decks
20%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
28%inclusion134 decks486 decks
25%synergy
Shared Roots
26%inclusion125 decks481 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion126 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
16%inclusion76 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion72 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion71 decks486 decks
-12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion67 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion58 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion53 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Splash Portal
10%inclusion50 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion50 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.9%inclusion43 decks482 decks
3%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.4%inclusion41 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
8.2%inclusion40 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Boomerang Basics
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
6%synergy
True Ancestry
7.2%inclusion35 decks485 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.2%inclusion35 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.2%inclusion30 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.4%inclusion26 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.3%inclusion26 decks486 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion98 decks486 decks
19%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.2%inclusion40 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.2%inclusion35 decks486 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
69%inclusion333 decks486 decks
65%synergy
Airbender Ascension
38%inclusion186 decks486 decks
33%synergy
Sterling Grove
34%inclusion165 decks486 decks
26%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
27%inclusion131 decks486 decks
20%synergy
Sphere of Safety
27%inclusion129 decks486 decks
20%synergy
Fertile Ground
20%inclusion98 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
15%inclusion73 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Far Traveler
15%inclusion73 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion68 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion63 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
11%inclusion54 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion51 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion49 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Teleportation Circle
10%inclusion49 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
10%inclusion48 decks486 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion48 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Spelunking
8.2%inclusion40 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Growth
8.2%inclusion40 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.0%inclusion39 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
7.8%inclusion38 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
7.6%inclusion37 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
7.4%inclusion36 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.0%inclusion34 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Leader
6.6%inclusion32 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Paradox Haze
6.2%inclusion30 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.2%inclusion30 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.6%inclusion27 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Privileged Position
5.3%inclusion26 decks486 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
5.3%inclusion26 decks486 decks
2%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
5.2%inclusion25 decks482 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.0%inclusion34 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion114 decks486 decks
-2%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion48 decks486 decks
-6%synergy
Realm of Koh
8.6%inclusion41 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.0%inclusion38 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.8%inclusion38 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.2%inclusion30 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.3%inclusion26 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Maze's End
5.1%inclusion25 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion374 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion335 decks486 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
41%inclusion200 decks486 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion145 decks486 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion95 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion77 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion72 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.6%inclusion42 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
5.3%inclusion26 decks486 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion475 decks486 decks
17%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion470 decks486 decks
19%synergy
Island
96%inclusion467 decks486 decks
17%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion458 decks486 decks
19%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion454 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion393 decks486 decks
-7%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
61%inclusion298 decks485 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion276 decks486 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion195 decks486 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion193 decks486 decks
20%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
28%inclusion136 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion135 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
27%inclusion133 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Shrine
27%inclusion132 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
25%inclusion122 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Opulent Palace
25%inclusion122 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
21%inclusion102 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
21%inclusion101 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
19%inclusion91 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grove
19%inclusion90 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion86 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
17%inclusion84 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Glade
17%inclusion82 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
16%inclusion78 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Heath
16%inclusion76 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Moor
15%inclusion72 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Savage Lands
14%inclusion70 decks486 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion68 decks486 decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
13%inclusion63 decks486 decks
-14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
12%inclusion58 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
11%inclusion54 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion52 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Foggy Bottom Swamp
10%inclusion47 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Kyoshi Village
10%inclusion46 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Gate
9.5%inclusion46 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
9.5%inclusion46 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Manor Gate
9.5%inclusion46 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Meditation Pools
9.4%inclusion45 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
9.3%inclusion45 decks486 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
9.3%inclusion45 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
9.1%inclusion44 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Omashu City
9.0%inclusion43 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Serpent's Pass
8.8%inclusion42 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
8.7%inclusion42 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.6%inclusion42 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
8.4%inclusion41 decks486 decks
3%synergy
North Pole Gates
8.3%inclusion40 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.2%inclusion40 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Simic Guildgate
8.2%inclusion40 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.0%inclusion39 decks486 decks
2%synergy