Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Personify
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
3.6%inclusion6 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Aurora Awakener
2.8%inclusion5 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Hideout
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
2.2%inclusion4 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
95%inclusion352 decks370 decks
94%synergy
Sanctum of All
98%inclusion362 decks370 decks
93%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
96%inclusion354 decks370 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
94%inclusion348 decks370 decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
94%inclusion347 decks370 decks
89%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
95%inclusion350 decks369 decks
89%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
93%inclusion343 decks370 decks
88%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
90%inclusion334 decks370 decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
92%inclusion340 decks370 decks
86%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
91%inclusion338 decks370 decks
86%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Life's Web
89%inclusion330 decks370 decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
88%inclusion324 decks370 decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion319 decks370 decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion314 decks366 decks
80%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
85%inclusion315 decks370 decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
84%inclusion310 decks370 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
79%inclusion291 decks370 decks
75%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
79%inclusion291 decks370 decks
74%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
78%inclusion287 decks370 decks
68%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
74%inclusion274 decks370 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion134 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
-9%synergy
Aura Shards
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
60%inclusion223 decks370 decks
56%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
60%inclusion221 decks370 decks
50%synergy
Setessan Champion
50%inclusion184 decks370 decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
48%inclusion179 decks370 decks
41%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
45%inclusion167 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Displacer Kitten
45%inclusion166 decks370 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion164 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
43%inclusion159 decks370 decks
30%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
41%inclusion152 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Soulherder
38%inclusion142 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion139 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
37%inclusion138 decks370 decks
36%synergy
Bloom Tender
34%inclusion124 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion101 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion95 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
25%inclusion93 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Entity Tracker
25%inclusion92 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Guru Pathik
22%inclusion83 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
22%inclusion82 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
22%inclusion81 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
21%inclusion76 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
20%inclusion74 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Shrine Steward
19%inclusion70 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
18%inclusion68 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
16%inclusion59 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
14%inclusion52 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Starfield Mystic
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Flickerwisp
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Great Divide Guide
5.7%inclusion21 decks366 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Eternal Witness
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
62%inclusion231 decks370 decks
59%synergy
Cloudshift
56%inclusion206 decks370 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion188 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Essence Flux
47%inclusion175 decks370 decks
47%synergy
Flicker of Fate
41%inclusion153 decks370 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion135 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion135 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Momentary Blink
35%inclusion131 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion96 decks370 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion69 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
16%inclusion59 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion57 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Scrollshift
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Parting Gust
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Blur
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion43 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Negate
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
58%inclusion214 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Aang's Journey
46%inclusion172 decks370 decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion152 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion134 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion104 decks370 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion94 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
23%inclusion86 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion80 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion68 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Replenish
18%inclusion66 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Shared Roots
15%inclusion55 decks366 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Splash Portal
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Another Round
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.9%inclusion33 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Flicker
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
29%inclusion107 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Panharmonicon
21%inclusion78 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
71%inclusion263 decks370 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
66%inclusion246 decks370 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
65%inclusion241 decks370 decks
61%synergy
Sphere of Safety
52%inclusion191 decks370 decks
45%synergy
Teleportation Circle
39%inclusion146 decks370 decks
38%synergy
Airbender Ascension
38%inclusion142 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
30%inclusion110 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Annie Joins Up
25%inclusion91 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Greater Auramancy
23%inclusion85 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
20%inclusion75 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
20%inclusion75 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion57 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15%inclusion55 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Fertile Ground
14%inclusion52 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Skybind
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion43 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Omen
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Privileged Position
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Spelunking
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Exploration
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Abundant Growth
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
49%inclusion182 decks370 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion163 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion69 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion67 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion299 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion294 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
45%inclusion168 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion101 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion63 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion347 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion345 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion342 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Island
90%inclusion333 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion318 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion313 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion218 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
52%inclusion192 decks370 decks
48%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion184 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Temple Garden
48%inclusion177 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion160 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Stomping Ground
43%inclusion158 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion150 decks370 decks
13%synergy
The World Tree
40%inclusion149 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion139 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion136 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion133 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion129 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion125 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion121 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
32%inclusion117 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Indatha Triome
31%inclusion114 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion112 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
29%inclusion109 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
28%inclusion102 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion99 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion98 decks370 decks
-17%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion96 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion94 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
25%inclusion91 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion84 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion84 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion81 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
22%inclusion81 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion78 decks370 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion76 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion75 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion66 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion64 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Raugrin Triome
17%inclusion64 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion54 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Savai Triome
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Jungle Shrine
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Bayou
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
-1%synergy