Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander)

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Daydream
10%inclusion50 decks488 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
3.6%inclusion19 decks526 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Hideout
2.1%inclusion29 decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy
Go Ninja Go
2.1%inclusion28 decks1.31K decks
2%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
1.8%inclusion35 decks1.94K decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion4.86K decks5.13K decks
90%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
91%inclusion4.69K decks5.13K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion4.77K decks5.13K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
93%inclusion4.75K decks5.13K decks
88%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
93%inclusion4.74K decks5.08K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
91%inclusion4.69K decks5.13K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
90%inclusion4.63K decks5.13K decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion4.64K decks5.12K decks
86%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion4.55K decks5.13K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
88%inclusion4.54K decks5.13K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
88%inclusion4.51K decks5.13K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
87%inclusion4.48K decks5.13K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
87%inclusion4.45K decks5.13K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion4.40K decks5.13K decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion4.26K decks4.98K decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
83%inclusion4.26K decks5.13K decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
82%inclusion4.23K decks5.13K decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion3.95K decks5.13K decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
77%inclusion3.93K decks5.13K decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
70%inclusion3.60K decks5.13K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion1.32K decks5.13K decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion786 decks5.13K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion678 decks5.13K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion631 decks5.13K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion623 decks5.13K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion591 decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion535 decks5.13K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.2%inclusion470 decks5.13K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.8%inclusion400 decks5.13K decks
-10%synergy
Aura Shards
7.0%inclusion359 decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
67%inclusion3.43K decks5.13K decks
63%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
62%inclusion3.19K decks5.13K decks
53%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
51%inclusion2.59K decks5.13K decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
48%inclusion2.48K decks5.13K decks
42%synergy
Setessan Champion
47%inclusion2.38K decks5.13K decks
40%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
44%inclusion2.24K decks5.13K decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion2.15K decks5.13K decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion1.96K decks5.13K decks
36%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion1.95K decks5.13K decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion1.92K decks5.13K decks
13%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion1.87K decks5.13K decks
35%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
32%inclusion1.67K decks5.13K decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion1.58K decks5.13K decks
13%synergy
Guru Pathik
31%inclusion1.57K decks5.13K decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion1.54K decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.43K decks5.13K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion1.34K decks5.13K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion1.23K decks5.13K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion1.16K decks5.13K decks
19%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion1.13K decks5.13K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion1.03K decks5.13K decks
16%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion1.01K decks5.13K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion1K decks5.13K decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion949 decks5.13K decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
18%inclusion933 decks5.13K decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion911 decks5.13K decks
15%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion816 decks5.13K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion805 decks5.13K decks
13%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
15%inclusion771 decks5.13K decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion767 decks5.13K decks
6%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
15%inclusion749 decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion736 decks5.13K decks
12%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion625 decks5.13K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion609 decks5.13K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion592 decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion561 decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion516 decks5.13K decks
8%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion502 decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.4%inclusion481 decks5.13K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.1%inclusion469 decks5.13K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.5%inclusion437 decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.0%inclusion409 decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
7.4%inclusion377 decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.2%inclusion369 decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.6%inclusion336 decks5.13K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.5%inclusion331 decks5.13K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.4%inclusion327 decks5.13K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.1%inclusion313 decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.5%inclusion281 decks5.13K decks
0%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.5%inclusion280 decks5.13K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
55%inclusion2.83K decks5.13K decks
52%synergy
Cloudshift
49%inclusion2.50K decks5.13K decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion2.47K decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Essence Flux
42%inclusion2.14K decks5.13K decks
41%synergy
Flicker of Fate
35%inclusion1.81K decks5.13K decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion1.75K decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1.72K decks5.13K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.49K decks5.13K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
27%inclusion1.36K decks5.13K decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion759 decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion746 decks5.13K decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion672 decks5.13K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion633 decks5.13K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion544 decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion536 decks5.13K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion521 decks5.13K decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion505 decks5.13K decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion496 decks5.13K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.4%inclusion483 decks5.13K decks
7%synergy
Blur
9.2%inclusion474 decks5.13K decks
9%synergy
Negate
8.9%inclusion455 decks5.13K decks
0%synergy
Personify
8.7%inclusion208 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Parting Gust
8.6%inclusion442 decks5.13K decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion427 decks5.13K decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.3%inclusion425 decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
8.2%inclusion419 decks5.13K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.7%inclusion395 decks5.13K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.3%inclusion375 decks5.13K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.6%inclusion337 decks5.13K decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.5%inclusion335 decks5.13K decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.4%inclusion317 decks4.96K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.2%inclusion320 decks5.13K decks
-7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.6%inclusion285 decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.1%inclusion262 decks5.13K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion2.81K decks5.13K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
50%inclusion2.54K decks5.13K decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion1.86K decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion1.75K decks5.13K decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion1.64K decks5.13K decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.28K decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
24%inclusion1.25K decks5.13K decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion1.03K decks5.13K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion955 decks5.13K decks
14%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion778 decks5.13K decks
13%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion728 decks5.13K decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion634 decks5.02K decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion577 decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion569 decks5.13K decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion487 decks5.13K decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.6%inclusion438 decks5.09K decks
3%synergy
Splash Portal
8.5%inclusion437 decks5.13K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.5%inclusion434 decks5.13K decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.1%inclusion413 decks5.13K decks
1%synergy
Another Round
7.0%inclusion358 decks5.13K decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.60K decks5.13K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
21%inclusion1.05K decks5.13K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion396 decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.5%inclusion382 decks5.13K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
70%inclusion3.58K decks5.13K decks
66%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
65%inclusion3.35K decks5.13K decks
62%synergy
Sterling Grove
63%inclusion3.21K decks5.13K decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion2.54K decks5.13K decks
43%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.85K decks5.13K decks
34%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.83K decks5.13K decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
34%inclusion1.77K decks5.13K decks
27%synergy
Annie Joins Up
24%inclusion1.24K decks5.13K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion1.18K decks5.13K decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion1.16K decks5.13K decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion1.14K decks5.13K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
21%inclusion1.10K decks5.13K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion881 decks5.13K decks
16%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion660 decks5.13K decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion642 decks5.13K decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion623 decks5.13K decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion609 decks5.13K decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion607 decks5.13K decks
8%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion521 decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion490 decks5.13K decks
8%synergy
Privileged Position
9.0%inclusion463 decks5.13K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion446 decks5.13K decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.6%inclusion443 decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
7.3%inclusion372 decks5.13K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.2%inclusion371 decks5.13K decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.4%inclusion327 decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.2%inclusion317 decks5.13K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
5.9%inclusion302 decks5.13K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.5%inclusion280 decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.9%inclusion405 decks5.13K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion2.38K decks5.13K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion2.31K decks5.13K decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion941 decks5.13K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion758 decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion624 decks5.13K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion473 decks5.13K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.7%inclusion342 decks5.13K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion297 decks5.13K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.3%inclusion272 decks5.13K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion4.04K decks5.13K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion4.01K decks5.13K decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.51K decks5.13K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.44K decks5.13K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion880 decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion479 decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.9%inclusion406 decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.7%inclusion396 decks5.13K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion389 decks5.13K decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion4.68K decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion4.61K decks5.13K decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.59K decks5.13K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion4.51K decks5.13K decks
9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion4.31K decks5.13K decks
7%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion4.30K decks5.13K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion3.16K decks5.13K decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.62K decks5.12K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion2.25K decks5.13K decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion2.20K decks5.13K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion2.03K decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.89K decks5.13K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.87K decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion1.83K decks5.13K decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.78K decks5.13K decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion1.77K decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
32%inclusion1.64K decks5.13K decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.59K decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Indatha Triome
31%inclusion1.59K decks5.13K decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.49K decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion1.49K decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion1.46K decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.44K decks5.13K decks
2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
28%inclusion1.44K decks5.13K decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion1.41K decks5.13K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion1.41K decks5.13K decks
-17%synergy
Zagoth Triome
26%inclusion1.32K decks5.13K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion1.26K decks5.13K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion1.17K decks5.13K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion1.12K decks5.13K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion1.06K decks5.13K decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion1.06K decks5.13K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
21%inclusion1.05K decks5.13K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion969 decks5.13K decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion966 decks5.13K decks
0%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
18%inclusion928 decks5.13K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion927 decks5.13K decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion908 decks5.13K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion899 decks5.13K decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion894 decks5.13K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion859 decks5.13K decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
15%inclusion779 decks5.13K decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
15%inclusion769 decks5.13K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion717 decks5.13K decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion702 decks5.13K decks
1%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion700 decks5.13K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion694 decks5.13K decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion668 decks5.13K decks
0%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion635 decks5.13K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion630 decks5.13K decks
-3%synergy