Haliya, Guided by Light (Commander)

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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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Kinscaer Sentry
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
3.3%inclusion2 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Adept Watershaper
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Personify
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
79%inclusion567 decks714 decks
59%synergy
Cleric Class
65%inclusion466 decks714 decks
58%synergy
Soul's Attendant
69%inclusion491 decks714 decks
54%synergy
Exemplar of Light
69%inclusion490 decks714 decks
54%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
64%inclusion459 decks714 decks
52%synergy
Guide of Souls
57%inclusion408 decks714 decks
50%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
54%inclusion387 decks714 decks
50%synergy
The Gaffer
54%inclusion382 decks714 decks
49%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
49%inclusion350 decks714 decks
46%synergy
Suture Priest
58%inclusion416 decks714 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion581 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion497 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
65%inclusion467 decks714 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
64%inclusion459 decks714 decks
44%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
61%inclusion433 decks714 decks
41%synergy
Oketra's Monument
51%inclusion363 decks714 decks
22%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
50%inclusion357 decks714 decks
41%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
47%inclusion337 decks714 decks
42%synergy
Resplendent Angel
45%inclusion322 decks714 decks
31%synergy
Auriok Champion
45%inclusion322 decks714 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion175 decks714 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion155 decks714 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion98 decks714 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion86 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion71 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.3%inclusion38 decks714 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Innocence
45%inclusion322 decks714 decks
32%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
44%inclusion317 decks714 decks
39%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
43%inclusion308 decks714 decks
26%synergy
Archangel of Thune
42%inclusion297 decks714 decks
27%synergy
Cat Collector
39%inclusion281 decks714 decks
37%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
39%inclusion281 decks714 decks
35%synergy
Angel of Vitality
39%inclusion281 decks714 decks
26%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
36%inclusion259 decks714 decks
31%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
35%inclusion253 decks714 decks
26%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
35%inclusion252 decks714 decks
32%synergy
Ocelot Pride
35%inclusion251 decks714 decks
29%synergy
Serra Ascendant
35%inclusion247 decks714 decks
22%synergy
Crested Sunmare
34%inclusion244 decks714 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion242 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
34%inclusion242 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
32%inclusion232 decks714 decks
30%synergy
Essence Channeler
31%inclusion223 decks714 decks
29%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
31%inclusion222 decks714 decks
23%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion216 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
30%inclusion215 decks714 decks
21%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
30%inclusion213 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
30%inclusion211 decks714 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
29%inclusion206 decks714 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion193 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
27%inclusion190 decks714 decks
22%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
26%inclusion188 decks714 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion182 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
25%inclusion181 decks714 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion179 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
24%inclusion173 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
24%inclusion172 decks714 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion166 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
22%inclusion160 decks714 decks
20%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
22%inclusion158 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
22%inclusion154 decks714 decks
6%synergy
Impassioned Orator
20%inclusion142 decks714 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion126 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
17%inclusion124 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Twinblade Paladin
17%inclusion122 decks714 decks
16%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
16%inclusion115 decks714 decks
15%synergy
Loyal Warhound
16%inclusion114 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
16%inclusion114 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion113 decks714 decks
7%synergy
Angel of Destiny
15%inclusion110 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
15%inclusion109 decks714 decks
13%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion107 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion106 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
15%inclusion106 decks714 decks
7%synergy
Aunt May
14%inclusion96 decks676 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion92 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
44%inclusion317 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
39%inclusion280 decks714 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
36%inclusion255 decks714 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
27%inclusion196 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion177 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
24%inclusion169 decks714 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
21%inclusion150 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion140 decks714 decks
-6%synergy
Riot Control
18%inclusion125 decks714 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion110 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion107 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Elements
15%inclusion105 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion101 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion99 decks714 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Eject
13%inclusion91 decks714 decks
12%synergy
Revitalize
11%inclusion78 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion77 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion77 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.2%inclusion66 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion62 decks714 decks
-8%synergy
Get Lost
8.7%inclusion62 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.3%inclusion59 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
8.3%inclusion59 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.0%inclusion57 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Strike
7.5%inclusion52 decks692 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
7.4%inclusion53 decks714 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.3%inclusion52 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.4%inclusion46 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.8%inclusion41 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Focus Fire
5.3%inclusion37 decks701 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Divine
5.2%inclusion37 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
37%inclusion267 decks714 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
34%inclusion243 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion150 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion121 decks714 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion115 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Storm Herd
14%inclusion101 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion85 decks714 decks
-3%synergy
Scout for Survivors
11%inclusion79 decks710 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
11%inclusion78 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion75 decks714 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion71 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.4%inclusion67 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.1%inclusion65 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.8%inclusion63 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
8.1%inclusion58 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Martial Coup
7.7%inclusion55 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.6%inclusion54 decks714 decks
-8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
-2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.9%inclusion49 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.8%inclusion48 decks701 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
6.7%inclusion48 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.6%inclusion47 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Honor
5.6%inclusion39 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Glory
5.0%inclusion36 decks714 decks
1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.0%inclusion36 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion313 decks714 decks
35%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion280 decks714 decks
31%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
31%inclusion221 decks714 decks
27%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
31%inclusion219 decks714 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur II
27%inclusion195 decks714 decks
24%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion166 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion140 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion138 decks714 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion121 decks714 decks
-19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion120 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion114 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion109 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion76 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
9.2%inclusion65 decks703 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
8.1%inclusion58 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7.4%inclusion53 decks714 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.4%inclusion46 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
Horn of Gondor
6.4%inclusion46 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
6.0%inclusion43 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
5.9%inclusion42 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.8%inclusion41 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Hope
43%inclusion308 decks714 decks
39%synergy
Griffin Aerie
38%inclusion273 decks714 decks
35%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
33%inclusion235 decks714 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Accord
33%inclusion233 decks714 decks
23%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
30%inclusion214 decks714 decks
16%synergy
Dawn of Hope
26%inclusion183 decks714 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
25%inclusion180 decks714 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion156 decks714 decks
-10%synergy
Test of Endurance
21%inclusion148 decks714 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion131 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion122 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion102 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
14%inclusion98 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion78 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion75 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion74 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.8%inclusion63 decks714 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.8%inclusion56 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.7%inclusion55 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.7%inclusion55 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.6%inclusion54 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Boon Reflection
7.0%inclusion50 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.0%inclusion50 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.9%inclusion49 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion48 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
Light of Promise
6.3%inclusion45 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.0%inclusion43 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Banishing Light
5.0%inclusion36 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
32%inclusion230 decks714 decks
28%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
21%inclusion149 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion123 decks714 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
6.6%inclusion47 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
40%inclusion286 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
34%inclusion246 decks714 decks
7%synergy
War Room
34%inclusion244 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion240 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
32%inclusion226 decks714 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion203 decks714 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Fountain
25%inclusion181 decks714 decks
20%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion176 decks714 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion140 decks714 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion139 decks714 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
19%inclusion132 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
18%inclusion42 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion121 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion100 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion98 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
12%inclusion89 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.4%inclusion67 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.4%inclusion67 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.7%inclusion62 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion61 decks714 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
8.4%inclusion60 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.8%inclusion56 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.7%inclusion48 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
5.9%inclusion42 decks714 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion39 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion38 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion37 decks714 decks
-2%synergy
Kor Haven
5.0%inclusion36 decks714 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion561 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion424 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion176 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
24%inclusion173 decks714 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion145 decks714 decks
-8%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion109 decks714 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion84 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion73 decks714 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
7.7%inclusion55 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.7%inclusion48 decks714 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion694 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion193 decks714 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion151 decks714 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion99 decks714 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion77 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.2%inclusion66 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.1%inclusion65 decks714 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion53 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion52 decks714 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion49 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.6%inclusion47 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion44 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
5.5%inclusion39 decks714 decks
4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.0%inclusion36 decks714 decks
-1%synergy