Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hidden Hideout
1.5%inclusion13 decks877 decks
-8%synergy
Go Ninja Go
1.1%inclusion9 decks827 decks
1%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
0.9%inclusion14 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Frog Butler
0.5%inclusion4 decks850 decks
0%synergy
Pain 101
0.2%inclusion2 decks827 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
92%inclusion4.34K decks4.74K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion4.49K decks4.74K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion4.41K decks4.74K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
93%inclusion4.39K decks4.74K decks
88%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
93%inclusion4.38K decks4.69K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
92%inclusion4.34K decks4.74K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
91%inclusion4.29K decks4.74K decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion4.29K decks4.73K decks
85%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion4.21K decks4.74K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
89%inclusion4.20K decks4.74K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
88%inclusion4.19K decks4.74K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
88%inclusion4.15K decks4.74K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
87%inclusion4.13K decks4.74K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion4.08K decks4.74K decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion3.93K decks4.59K decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
83%inclusion3.94K decks4.74K decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
83%inclusion3.91K decks4.74K decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion3.66K decks4.74K decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
77%inclusion3.64K decks4.74K decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
71%inclusion3.35K decks4.74K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.74K decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion723 decks4.74K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion643 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion594 decks4.74K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion575 decks4.74K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion550 decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion487 decks4.74K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.4%inclusion443 decks4.74K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.6%inclusion358 decks4.74K decks
-10%synergy
Aura Shards
6.8%inclusion323 decks4.74K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
67%inclusion3.19K decks4.74K decks
64%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
63%inclusion2.96K decks4.74K decks
53%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
51%inclusion2.40K decks4.74K decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
48%inclusion2.30K decks4.74K decks
42%synergy
Setessan Champion
47%inclusion2.23K decks4.74K decks
41%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
44%inclusion2.08K decks4.74K decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion1.99K decks4.74K decks
37%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion1.81K decks4.74K decks
34%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion1.80K decks4.74K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion1.77K decks4.74K decks
13%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion1.70K decks4.74K decks
34%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
33%inclusion1.55K decks4.74K decks
31%synergy
Guru Pathik
31%inclusion1.45K decks4.74K decks
29%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion1.45K decks4.74K decks
13%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion1.43K decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.74K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion1.24K decks4.74K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion1.13K decks4.74K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion1.09K decks4.74K decks
20%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.74K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion952 decks4.74K decks
16%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion934 decks4.74K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion920 decks4.74K decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion879 decks4.74K decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
18%inclusion873 decks4.74K decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion843 decks4.74K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion751 decks4.74K decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion743 decks4.74K decks
15%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
15%inclusion721 decks4.74K decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion715 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
15%inclusion689 decks4.74K decks
4%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion680 decks4.74K decks
12%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion582 decks4.74K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion567 decks4.74K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion539 decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion517 decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion476 decks4.74K decks
5%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion468 decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.2%inclusion438 decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.2%inclusion435 decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.5%inclusion402 decks4.74K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
7.9%inclusion373 decks4.74K decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
7.6%inclusion359 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.3%inclusion347 decks4.74K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.6%inclusion314 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.4%inclusion304 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.1%inclusion291 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.8%inclusion277 decks4.74K decks
4%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.7%inclusion270 decks4.74K decks
2%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.5%inclusion261 decks4.74K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
55%inclusion2.61K decks4.74K decks
52%synergy
Cloudshift
48%inclusion2.30K decks4.74K decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion2.29K decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Essence Flux
41%inclusion1.94K decks4.74K decks
40%synergy
Flicker of Fate
35%inclusion1.65K decks4.74K decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion1.63K decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion1.61K decks4.74K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.37K decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
26%inclusion1.23K decks4.74K decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion700 decks4.74K decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion700 decks4.74K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion621 decks4.74K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion594 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion504 decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion486 decks4.74K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion476 decks4.74K decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion462 decks4.74K decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion461 decks4.74K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion448 decks4.74K decks
7%synergy
Blur
9.3%inclusion441 decks4.74K decks
9%synergy
Personify
8.9%inclusion174 decks1.96K decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion409 decks4.74K decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.6%inclusion406 decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.5%inclusion402 decks4.74K decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.4%inclusion400 decks4.74K decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
8.0%inclusion379 decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.9%inclusion372 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion349 decks4.74K decks
-2%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.6%inclusion313 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.5%inclusion307 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.4%inclusion292 decks4.57K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.2%inclusion293 decks4.74K decks
-7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.5%inclusion261 decks4.74K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion2.61K decks4.74K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
50%inclusion2.35K decks4.74K decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion1.74K decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion1.63K decks4.74K decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion1.54K decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.20K decks4.74K decks
5%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.74K decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion975 decks4.74K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion879 decks4.74K decks
14%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion722 decks4.74K decks
13%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion671 decks4.74K decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion587 decks4.63K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion533 decks4.74K decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion527 decks4.74K decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion459 decks4.74K decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.7%inclusion411 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.6%inclusion408 decks4.74K decks
3%synergy
Splash Portal
8.3%inclusion394 decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.3%inclusion393 decks4.74K decks
1%synergy
Another Round
6.7%inclusion317 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.1%inclusion242 decks4.74K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.48K decks4.74K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
21%inclusion975 decks4.74K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.8%inclusion370 decks4.74K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.6%inclusion361 decks4.74K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
70%inclusion3.33K decks4.74K decks
66%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
66%inclusion3.12K decks4.74K decks
62%synergy
Sterling Grove
63%inclusion2.99K decks4.74K decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion2.37K decks4.74K decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.73K decks4.74K decks
35%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.70K decks4.74K decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
35%inclusion1.64K decks4.74K decks
28%synergy
Annie Joins Up
24%inclusion1.16K decks4.74K decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.74K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion1.07K decks4.74K decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion1.06K decks4.74K decks
21%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
22%inclusion1.03K decks4.74K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion826 decks4.74K decks
16%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion603 decks4.74K decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion599 decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion582 decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion564 decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion555 decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion482 decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion451 decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
Privileged Position
9.2%inclusion436 decks4.74K decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
9.0%inclusion426 decks4.74K decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.6%inclusion409 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.2%inclusion341 decks4.74K decks
-3%synergy
Far Traveler
7.2%inclusion340 decks4.74K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion309 decks4.74K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.2%inclusion294 decks4.74K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
6.0%inclusion282 decks4.74K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.5%inclusion260 decks4.74K decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.1%inclusion242 decks4.74K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.9%inclusion375 decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion2.20K decks4.74K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion2.13K decks4.74K decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion879 decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion697 decks4.74K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion579 decks4.74K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion432 decks4.74K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.6%inclusion315 decks4.74K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion263 decks4.74K decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.3%inclusion250 decks4.74K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion3.73K decks4.74K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion3.71K decks4.74K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.33K decks4.74K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.33K decks4.74K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion818 decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion446 decks4.74K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.9%inclusion375 decks4.74K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion368 decks4.74K decks
-8%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.7%inclusion364 decks4.74K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion4.32K decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion4.25K decks4.74K decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion4.25K decks4.74K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion4.16K decks4.74K decks
9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion3.98K decks4.74K decks
7%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion3.97K decks4.74K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion2.92K decks4.74K decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.41K decks4.73K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion2.10K decks4.74K decks
14%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion2.03K decks4.74K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion1.90K decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.76K decks4.74K decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.73K decks4.74K decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion1.72K decks4.74K decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.67K decks4.74K decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion1.65K decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion1.56K decks4.74K decks
13%synergy
Indatha Triome
32%inclusion1.52K decks4.74K decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.49K decks4.74K decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
30%inclusion1.41K decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.74K decks
5%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
29%inclusion1.37K decks4.74K decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.74K decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.34K decks4.74K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion1.32K decks4.74K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion1.30K decks4.74K decks
-16%synergy
Zagoth Triome
26%inclusion1.25K decks4.74K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.74K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion1.09K decks4.74K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.74K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
21%inclusion1K decks4.74K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion997 decks4.74K decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion996 decks4.74K decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion899 decks4.74K decks
3%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
19%inclusion892 decks4.74K decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion886 decks4.74K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion866 decks4.74K decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion839 decks4.74K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion833 decks4.74K decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion825 decks4.74K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion806 decks4.74K decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion745 decks4.74K decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
16%inclusion741 decks4.74K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion668 decks4.74K decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion645 decks4.74K decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion639 decks4.74K decks
0%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion637 decks4.74K decks
1%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion603 decks4.74K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion581 decks4.74K decks
-3%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion576 decks4.74K decks
0%synergy