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
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
3.8%inclusion3 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Personify
3.2%inclusion4 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Adept Watershaper
1.7%inclusion2 decks118 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
79%inclusion596 decks750 decks
59%synergy
Cleric Class
65%inclusion484 decks750 decks
57%synergy
Soul's Attendant
69%inclusion514 decks750 decks
54%synergy
Exemplar of Light
69%inclusion515 decks750 decks
54%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
64%inclusion477 decks750 decks
52%synergy
Guide of Souls
57%inclusion431 decks750 decks
50%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
54%inclusion404 decks750 decks
50%synergy
The Gaffer
53%inclusion399 decks750 decks
49%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
49%inclusion364 decks750 decks
46%synergy
Suture Priest
58%inclusion432 decks750 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion613 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion519 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
66%inclusion496 decks750 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
64%inclusion481 decks750 decks
43%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
60%inclusion452 decks750 decks
41%synergy
Oketra's Monument
51%inclusion379 decks750 decks
22%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
50%inclusion375 decks750 decks
41%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
47%inclusion355 decks750 decks
43%synergy
Resplendent Angel
46%inclusion342 decks750 decks
32%synergy
Auriok Champion
45%inclusion340 decks750 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion185 decks750 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion166 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion105 decks750 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion87 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion74 decks750 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.2%inclusion39 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Innocence
45%inclusion337 decks750 decks
32%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
45%inclusion335 decks750 decks
40%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
43%inclusion323 decks750 decks
26%synergy
Archangel of Thune
42%inclusion313 decks750 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Vitality
40%inclusion297 decks750 decks
26%synergy
Cat Collector
39%inclusion296 decks750 decks
37%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
39%inclusion289 decks750 decks
34%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
36%inclusion273 decks750 decks
31%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
36%inclusion268 decks750 decks
33%synergy
Ocelot Pride
36%inclusion267 decks750 decks
30%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
35%inclusion264 decks750 decks
26%synergy
Serra Ascendant
34%inclusion257 decks750 decks
21%synergy
Crested Sunmare
34%inclusion256 decks750 decks
32%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
34%inclusion256 decks750 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion254 decks750 decks
0%synergy
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
32%inclusion238 decks750 decks
29%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
32%inclusion238 decks750 decks
24%synergy
Essence Channeler
32%inclusion237 decks750 decks
30%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
30%inclusion224 decks750 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion222 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
30%inclusion222 decks750 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
29%inclusion216 decks750 decks
24%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
28%inclusion210 decks750 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion203 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
27%inclusion200 decks750 decks
22%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
27%inclusion200 decks750 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
26%inclusion193 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion193 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
25%inclusion190 decks750 decks
23%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
25%inclusion184 decks750 decks
21%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
24%inclusion181 decks748 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion173 decks750 decks
9%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
23%inclusion171 decks750 decks
11%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
22%inclusion168 decks750 decks
7%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
22%inclusion167 decks750 decks
20%synergy
Impassioned Orator
20%inclusion149 decks750 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion136 decks750 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
18%inclusion132 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Twinblade Paladin
17%inclusion128 decks750 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Warhound
17%inclusion124 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
16%inclusion120 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
16%inclusion120 decks750 decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion117 decks750 decks
7%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
16%inclusion117 decks750 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Destiny
15%inclusion115 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion114 decks750 decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion111 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
15%inclusion110 decks750 decks
7%synergy
Aunt May
14%inclusion103 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion95 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
44%inclusion329 decks750 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
39%inclusion293 decks750 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
36%inclusion270 decks750 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion211 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion191 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
23%inclusion175 decks750 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
21%inclusion159 decks750 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion144 decks750 decks
-6%synergy
Riot Control
18%inclusion133 decks750 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion117 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion116 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Brave the Elements
15%inclusion109 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion106 decks750 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion105 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Eject
13%inclusion94 decks750 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion84 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalize
11%inclusion79 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion76 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.1%inclusion68 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
8.9%inclusion67 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.4%inclusion63 decks750 decks
-8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.4%inclusion63 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.3%inclusion62 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Parting Gust
8.0%inclusion60 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Strike
7.8%inclusion57 decks728 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.3%inclusion55 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Ephemerate
7.1%inclusion53 decks750 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.1%inclusion46 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.4%inclusion40 decks743 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Divine
5.2%inclusion39 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Focus Fire
5.0%inclusion37 decks737 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
37%inclusion280 decks750 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
34%inclusion252 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion160 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion127 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion121 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Storm Herd
14%inclusion108 decks750 decks
11%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion91 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
11%inclusion83 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Scout for Survivors
11%inclusion82 decks746 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion75 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion73 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.5%inclusion71 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.2%inclusion69 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.9%inclusion67 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
8.4%inclusion63 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Martial Coup
7.9%inclusion59 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.9%inclusion59 decks750 decks
-7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.2%inclusion54 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.2%inclusion54 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
7.2%inclusion53 decks737 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
6.8%inclusion51 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.4%inclusion19 decks297 decks
-2%synergy
Honor
5.4%inclusion40 decks737 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion331 decks750 decks
35%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion296 decks750 decks
31%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
31%inclusion233 decks750 decks
27%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
31%inclusion232 decks750 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur II
27%inclusion206 decks750 decks
24%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion171 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion146 decks750 decks
-8%synergy
Panharmonicon
19%inclusion142 decks750 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion128 decks750 decks
-19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion127 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion118 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion116 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion77 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
9.2%inclusion68 decks739 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
8.3%inclusion62 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7.2%inclusion54 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.3%inclusion47 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Horn of Gondor
6.3%inclusion47 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
6.0%inclusion45 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.6%inclusion42 decks748 decks
0%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
5.6%inclusion42 decks750 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Hope
44%inclusion329 decks750 decks
40%synergy
Griffin Aerie
38%inclusion285 decks750 decks
35%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
33%inclusion248 decks750 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Accord
32%inclusion243 decks750 decks
23%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
30%inclusion228 decks750 decks
16%synergy
Dawn of Hope
26%inclusion192 decks750 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
25%inclusion191 decks750 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion163 decks750 decks
-10%synergy
Test of Endurance
20%inclusion150 decks750 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion137 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion128 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion104 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
13%inclusion101 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion83 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion80 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion74 decks750 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.5%inclusion64 decks750 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
8.1%inclusion61 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.0%inclusion60 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.5%inclusion56 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.5%inclusion56 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Boon Reflection
7.2%inclusion54 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.1%inclusion53 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.8%inclusion51 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion50 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.5%inclusion49 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.7%inclusion43 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
33%inclusion246 decks750 decks
28%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
21%inclusion156 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion130 decks750 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
6.7%inclusion50 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
40%inclusion300 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
35%inclusion261 decks750 decks
7%synergy
War Room
35%inclusion259 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion255 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
32%inclusion238 decks750 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion209 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
26%inclusion192 decks750 decks
20%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
24%inclusion182 decks750 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion149 decks750 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion146 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
19%inclusion139 decks748 decks
11%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
18%inclusion51 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion127 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion102 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion100 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
13%inclusion94 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.2%inclusion69 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion68 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion64 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.4%inclusion63 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Den
8.3%inclusion62 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.7%inclusion58 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.8%inclusion51 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
5.7%inclusion43 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion42 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion40 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.1%inclusion38 decks750 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion595 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion450 decks750 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion186 decks750 decks
8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
25%inclusion184 decks750 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion154 decks750 decks
-8%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion114 decks750 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion91 decks750 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion75 decks750 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
7.6%inclusion57 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.7%inclusion50 decks750 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion729 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion203 decks750 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion157 decks750 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion105 decks750 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion84 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.5%inclusion71 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.1%inclusion68 decks750 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.2%inclusion54 decks750 decks
-9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.2%inclusion54 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion52 decks750 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion51 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.1%inclusion46 decks750 decks
-1%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
5.5%inclusion41 decks750 decks
4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.1%inclusion38 decks750 decks
-1%synergy