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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The Spirit Oasis
95%inclusion264 decks277 decks
88%synergy
Northern Air Temple
93%inclusion258 decks278 decks
85%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
91%inclusion253 decks278 decks
84%synergy
Southern Air Temple
87%inclusion243 decks278 decks
83%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion234 decks273 decks
79%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
96%inclusion267 decks278 decks
95%synergy
Sanctum of All
98%inclusion272 decks278 decks
93%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
97%inclusion270 decks278 decks
93%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
94%inclusion262 decks278 decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
94%inclusion262 decks278 decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
94%inclusion261 decks278 decks
89%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
91%inclusion253 decks278 decks
87%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
91%inclusion252 decks278 decks
86%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
87%inclusion243 decks278 decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
86%inclusion238 decks278 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Cleansing Fire
84%inclusion234 decks278 decks
80%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
81%inclusion224 decks278 decks
70%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
79%inclusion219 decks278 decks
74%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
78%inclusion217 decks278 decks
74%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
74%inclusion207 decks278 decks
70%synergy
Sterling Grove
73%inclusion203 decks278 decks
65%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
66%inclusion184 decks278 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
66%inclusion183 decks278 decks
62%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
61%inclusion170 decks278 decks
51%synergy
Ephemerate
60%inclusion168 decks278 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion107 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
-11%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
60%inclusion168 decks278 decks
56%synergy
Setessan Champion
51%inclusion143 decks278 decks
45%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
50%inclusion140 decks278 decks
43%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
47%inclusion130 decks278 decks
39%synergy
Displacer Kitten
45%inclusion126 decks278 decks
43%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
45%inclusion124 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
44%inclusion122 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
42%inclusion118 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Destiny Spinner
40%inclusion112 decks278 decks
36%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
38%inclusion107 decks278 decks
37%synergy
Soulherder
37%inclusion103 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Bloom Tender
34%inclusion94 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion81 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
28%inclusion79 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
26%inclusion73 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Entity Tracker
25%inclusion69 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
24%inclusion68 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Guru Pathik
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Shrine Steward
19%inclusion53 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
17%inclusion47 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion47 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Vitality
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Mystic
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Flickerwisp
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Great Divide Guide
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Eternal Witness
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
57%inclusion158 decks278 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion138 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Essence Flux
50%inclusion138 decks278 decks
49%synergy
Flicker of Fate
41%inclusion113 decks278 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion108 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Momentary Blink
34%inclusion95 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion94 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion64 decks278 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Scrollshift
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Planar Incision
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Slip On the Ring
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
60%inclusion166 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Aang's Journey
48%inclusion134 decks278 decks
45%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion124 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion105 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion79 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
24%inclusion68 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion66 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion53 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Replenish
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Shared Roots
16%inclusion43 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Splash Portal
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.4%inclusion26 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Another Round
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Flicker
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
26%inclusion72 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Panharmonicon
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sphere of Safety
53%inclusion147 decks278 decks
46%synergy
Teleportation Circle
40%inclusion112 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Airbender Ascension
38%inclusion105 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
30%inclusion83 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Annie Joins Up
25%inclusion70 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion64 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
22%inclusion62 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
19%inclusion53 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Fertile Ground
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Skybind
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Omen
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Privileged Position
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Spelunking
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Abundant Growth
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Binding
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
51%inclusion142 decks278 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion119 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion224 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion215 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
43%inclusion119 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion78 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Timeless Lotus
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion260 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion258 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion258 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Island
90%inclusion249 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion237 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion234 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion165 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
54%inclusion149 decks278 decks
48%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion145 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Temple Garden
50%inclusion140 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
45%inclusion125 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Stomping Ground
44%inclusion123 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
42%inclusion118 decks278 decks
15%synergy
The World Tree
42%inclusion117 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion110 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion106 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion104 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion102 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
36%inclusion101 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion91 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion91 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion90 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Indatha Triome
32%inclusion90 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
32%inclusion89 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion77 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion72 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
26%inclusion72 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
-17%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion65 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion58 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion51 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Jungle Shrine
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Savai Triome
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
-3%synergy