Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Budget Spirits

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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Quintorius, History Chaser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Studious First-Year
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rancorous Archaic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Practiced Offense
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Guru Pathik
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Shrine Steward
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Great Divide Guide
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Generous Visitor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Keldon Flamesage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Alistair, the Brigadier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Master of Keys
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Serra Redeemer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
King of the Oathbreakers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Undergrowth Scavenger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Wingcrafter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Marina Vendrell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Blossom Prancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Millicent, Restless Revenant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Morska, Undersea Sleuth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ascendant Acolyte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Platinum Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Doomwake Giant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Drogskol Captain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nishoba Brawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Briar Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Quirion Beastcaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Lorehold Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Punishing Fire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Season of Renewal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planar Incision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fungal Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Aang's Journey
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Requisition Raid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Threats Undetected
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Meeting of the Five
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Slimefoot's Survey
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Furnace Reins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Against All Odds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Match the Odds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
United Front
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Destined Confrontation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crashing Wave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elemental Spectacle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Maskwood Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spear of Heliod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Southern Air Temple
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Northern Air Temple
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum of All
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sterling Grove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Military Intelligence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Kami War
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Revival of the Ancestors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blighted Burgeoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Roar of Resistance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dictate of Heliod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Intangible Virtue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Leader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Druid Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Artist's Talent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Team Avatar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Moorland Haunt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Great Arashin City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Realm of Koh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Timeless Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Opulent Palace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Grand Coliseum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-30%synergy
Seaside Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Nomad Outpost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Thriving Isle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Monastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Thriving Bluff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Savage Lands
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Grove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Moor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Thriving Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Command Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy