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
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
2.3%inclusion3 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Aurora Awakener
2.3%inclusion3 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
1.7%inclusion2 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.5%inclusion5 decks330 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
95%inclusion314 decks330 decks
94%synergy
Sanctum of All
98%inclusion322 decks330 decks
93%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
96%inclusion318 decks330 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
94%inclusion311 decks330 decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
94%inclusion309 decks330 decks
89%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
93%inclusion308 decks330 decks
89%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
95%inclusion313 decks329 decks
89%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
90%inclusion298 decks330 decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
92%inclusion304 decks330 decks
86%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
90%inclusion296 decks330 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
91%inclusion299 decks330 decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
88%inclusion289 decks330 decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
87%inclusion286 decks330 decks
82%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
86%inclusion284 decks330 decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion279 decks326 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
83%inclusion274 decks330 decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
80%inclusion263 decks330 decks
75%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
78%inclusion259 decks330 decks
74%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
78%inclusion257 decks330 decks
68%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
75%inclusion247 decks330 decks
71%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion119 decks330 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion69 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion44 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion37 decks330 decks
-10%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
60%inclusion199 decks330 decks
56%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
59%inclusion195 decks330 decks
49%synergy
Setessan Champion
50%inclusion165 decks330 decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
48%inclusion159 decks330 decks
41%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
44%inclusion146 decks330 decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
44%inclusion145 decks330 decks
42%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
43%inclusion141 decks330 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion141 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
41%inclusion135 decks330 decks
35%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion125 decks330 decks
33%synergy
Soulherder
37%inclusion123 decks330 decks
36%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
36%inclusion119 decks330 decks
34%synergy
Bloom Tender
32%inclusion106 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion88 decks330 decks
16%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion88 decks330 decks
24%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
26%inclusion85 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Entity Tracker
24%inclusion80 decks330 decks
21%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
22%inclusion74 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Guru Pathik
22%inclusion73 decks330 decks
20%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
22%inclusion72 decks330 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion64 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Shrine Steward
18%inclusion61 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
18%inclusion60 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
18%inclusion60 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion57 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
17%inclusion56 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Vitality
17%inclusion55 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion52 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion46 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
14%inclusion46 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion45 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
13%inclusion44 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Mystic
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Flickerwisp
9.4%inclusion31 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
9.4%inclusion31 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Composer of Spring
8.5%inclusion28 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
7.9%inclusion26 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Eternal Witness
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
62%inclusion203 decks330 decks
59%synergy
Cloudshift
56%inclusion185 decks330 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion164 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Essence Flux
48%inclusion159 decks330 decks
47%synergy
Flicker of Fate
40%inclusion131 decks330 decks
38%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion122 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Momentary Blink
35%inclusion116 decks330 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion111 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion82 decks330 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion62 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
16%inclusion54 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion49 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Scrollshift
15%inclusion49 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion44 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Parting Gust
13%inclusion44 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion42 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion36 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion36 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.4%inclusion31 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Negate
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.2%inclusion17 decks326 decks
0%synergy
Slip On the Ring
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
58%inclusion191 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Aang's Journey
46%inclusion153 decks330 decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion140 decks330 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion118 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion94 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion85 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
24%inclusion80 decks330 decks
22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion72 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion60 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Replenish
18%inclusion58 decks330 decks
16%synergy
Shared Roots
15%inclusion49 decks326 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
13%inclusion42 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion42 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion41 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
11%inclusion37 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
9.4%inclusion31 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion30 decks329 decks
2%synergy
Flicker
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Explore
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
27%inclusion90 decks330 decks
26%synergy
Panharmonicon
21%inclusion69 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
70%inclusion232 decks330 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
66%inclusion218 decks330 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
66%inclusion217 decks330 decks
62%synergy
Sphere of Safety
52%inclusion172 decks330 decks
46%synergy
Teleportation Circle
38%inclusion126 decks330 decks
36%synergy
Airbender Ascension
38%inclusion125 decks330 decks
31%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
29%inclusion95 decks330 decks
21%synergy
Annie Joins Up
25%inclusion82 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Greater Auramancy
24%inclusion80 decks330 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion75 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
21%inclusion69 decks330 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion65 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
19%inclusion63 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion54 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15%inclusion50 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Fertile Ground
15%inclusion48 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Skybind
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion41 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion39 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Omen
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Privileged Position
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.9%inclusion26 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Abundant Growth
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
49%inclusion162 decks330 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion141 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion65 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion62 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion42 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion271 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion259 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
44%inclusion146 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion88 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion51 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion308 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion308 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion305 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Island
90%inclusion297 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion283 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion279 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion191 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
54%inclusion177 decks330 decks
49%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion166 decks330 decks
20%synergy
Temple Garden
48%inclusion157 decks330 decks
19%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion145 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Stomping Ground
43%inclusion141 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion132 decks330 decks
12%synergy
The World Tree
40%inclusion131 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion127 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion121 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion117 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion114 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion113 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
32%inclusion106 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion103 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Indatha Triome
31%inclusion101 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion99 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
30%inclusion99 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion87 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
26%inclusion87 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion85 decks330 decks
-17%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion81 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion80 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Ketria Triome
24%inclusion79 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion72 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
21%inclusion70 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion70 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
21%inclusion70 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion69 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion68 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion59 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
18%inclusion59 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
17%inclusion57 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
17%inclusion56 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
16%inclusion52 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
15%inclusion50 decks330 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion49 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
14%inclusion46 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Savai Triome
14%inclusion45 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Raffine's Tower
14%inclusion45 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Jungle Shrine
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
13%inclusion42 decks330 decks
-3%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
-4%synergy