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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Personify
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Aurora Awakener
2.8%inclusion30 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Sodden Verdure
2.0%inclusion21 decks1.05K decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
2.0%inclusion19 decks971 decks
0%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
1.8%inclusion20 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
92%inclusion3.67K decks3.99K decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion3.79K decks3.99K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion3.73K decks3.99K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
93%inclusion3.71K decks3.99K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
92%inclusion3.67K decks3.99K decks
87%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion3.68K decks3.94K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
91%inclusion3.63K decks3.99K decks
86%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion3.55K decks3.99K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
89%inclusion3.56K decks3.99K decks
85%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion3.62K decks3.98K decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
89%inclusion3.54K decks3.99K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
88%inclusion3.53K decks3.99K decks
84%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
88%inclusion3.50K decks3.99K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion3.45K decks3.99K decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion3.29K decks3.84K decks
80%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
84%inclusion3.35K decks3.99K decks
80%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
83%inclusion3.31K decks3.99K decks
79%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
78%inclusion3.10K decks3.99K decks
74%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
77%inclusion3.08K decks3.99K decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
71%inclusion2.85K decks3.99K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion1.01K decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion613 decks3.99K decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion508 decks3.99K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion492 decks3.99K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion487 decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion404 decks3.99K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.2%inclusion366 decks3.99K decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.5%inclusion300 decks3.99K decks
-11%synergy
Aura Shards
6.7%inclusion267 decks3.99K decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.5%inclusion258 decks3.99K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
68%inclusion2.70K decks3.99K decks
64%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
63%inclusion2.51K decks3.99K decks
53%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
51%inclusion2.02K decks3.99K decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
50%inclusion1.99K decks3.99K decks
43%synergy
Setessan Champion
48%inclusion1.92K decks3.99K decks
41%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
44%inclusion1.77K decks3.99K decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion1.69K decks3.99K decks
37%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion1.53K decks3.99K decks
34%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion1.51K decks3.99K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion1.48K decks3.99K decks
12%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion1.42K decks3.99K decks
34%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
33%inclusion1.31K decks3.99K decks
31%synergy
Guru Pathik
31%inclusion1.23K decks3.99K decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion1.22K decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
30%inclusion1.18K decks3.99K decks
12%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.13K decks3.99K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion1.06K decks3.99K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion967 decks3.99K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion929 decks3.99K decks
20%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion886 decks3.99K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion806 decks3.99K decks
16%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion790 decks3.99K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion780 decks3.99K decks
9%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
19%inclusion764 decks3.99K decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion754 decks3.99K decks
13%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion727 decks3.99K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion644 decks3.99K decks
13%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
16%inclusion637 decks3.99K decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
15%inclusion604 decks3.99K decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion590 decks3.99K decks
5%synergy
Starfield Mystic
15%inclusion580 decks3.99K decks
12%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
14%inclusion563 decks3.99K decks
3%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
13%inclusion506 decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion486 decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion445 decks3.99K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion438 decks3.99K decks
10%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion413 decks3.99K decks
5%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion402 decks3.99K decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.5%inclusion378 decks3.99K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.4%inclusion376 decks3.99K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.4%inclusion335 decks3.99K decks
4%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
8.1%inclusion324 decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
7.9%inclusion314 decks3.99K decks
5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.2%inclusion288 decks3.99K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.8%inclusion270 decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.2%inclusion249 decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.9%inclusion236 decks3.99K decks
0%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
5.9%inclusion235 decks3.99K decks
5%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.7%inclusion229 decks3.99K decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.6%inclusion223 decks3.99K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
55%inclusion2.18K decks3.99K decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion1.95K decks3.99K decks
10%synergy
Cloudshift
48%inclusion1.90K decks3.99K decks
46%synergy
Essence Flux
40%inclusion1.60K decks3.99K decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion1.37K decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion1.37K decks3.99K decks
12%synergy
Flicker of Fate
34%inclusion1.34K decks3.99K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion1.13K decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
25%inclusion1.01K decks3.99K decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion597 decks3.99K decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion591 decks3.99K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion532 decks3.99K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion507 decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion427 decks3.99K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion407 decks3.99K decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion389 decks3.99K decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion388 decks3.99K decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion386 decks3.99K decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion384 decks3.99K decks
3%synergy
Blur
9.2%inclusion368 decks3.99K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion350 decks3.99K decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.6%inclusion341 decks3.99K decks
4%synergy
Negate
8.4%inclusion336 decks3.99K decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.4%inclusion334 decks3.99K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.0%inclusion319 decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
7.7%inclusion307 decks3.99K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.5%inclusion301 decks3.99K decks
-2%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.5%inclusion248 decks3.81K decks
1%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.5%inclusion259 decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.1%inclusion245 decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.2%inclusion208 decks3.99K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
56%inclusion2.23K decks3.99K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
50%inclusion2K decks3.99K decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion1.50K decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion1.39K decks3.99K decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion1.35K decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
25%inclusion1.01K decks3.99K decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1K decks3.99K decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion828 decks3.99K decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion727 decks3.99K decks
14%synergy
Replenish
16%inclusion625 decks3.99K decks
14%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion589 decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion566 decks3.99K decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion507 decks3.88K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion448 decks3.99K decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion429 decks3.99K decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion402 decks3.99K decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.8%inclusion350 decks3.96K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.7%inclusion347 decks3.99K decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.5%inclusion340 decks3.99K decks
1%synergy
Splash Portal
8.5%inclusion338 decks3.99K decks
8%synergy
Another Round
6.5%inclusion258 decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.2%inclusion207 decks3.99K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.24K decks3.99K decks
29%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion813 decks3.99K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.4%inclusion336 decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.8%inclusion312 decks3.99K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
71%inclusion2.84K decks3.99K decks
67%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
67%inclusion2.68K decks3.99K decks
64%synergy
Sterling Grove
64%inclusion2.55K decks3.99K decks
56%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion2K decks3.99K decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.45K decks3.99K decks
34%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.43K decks3.99K decks
29%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
35%inclusion1.40K decks3.99K decks
28%synergy
Annie Joins Up
25%inclusion985 decks3.99K decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion932 decks3.99K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion904 decks3.99K decks
16%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion889 decks3.99K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
22%inclusion885 decks3.99K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion705 decks3.99K decks
16%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion519 decks3.99K decks
10%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion515 decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion489 decks3.99K decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion479 decks3.99K decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion476 decks3.99K decks
9%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion399 decks3.99K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9.4%inclusion375 decks3.99K decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Omen
9.1%inclusion364 decks3.99K decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
8.9%inclusion354 decks3.99K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.8%inclusion349 decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
7.5%inclusion300 decks3.99K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion279 decks3.99K decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.6%inclusion263 decks3.99K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.2%inclusion249 decks3.99K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
6.2%inclusion247 decks3.99K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.6%inclusion224 decks3.99K decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.3%inclusion210 decks3.99K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.0%inclusion320 decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion1.87K decks3.99K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
46%inclusion1.82K decks3.99K decks
39%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion771 decks3.99K decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion600 decks3.99K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion490 decks3.99K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion362 decks3.99K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.0%inclusion279 decks3.99K decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.6%inclusion222 decks3.99K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion213 decks3.99K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion3.14K decks3.99K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion3.12K decks3.99K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion1.93K decks3.99K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion1.14K decks3.99K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion674 decks3.99K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion373 decks3.99K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.8%inclusion312 decks3.99K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion310 decks3.99K decks
-9%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.6%inclusion302 decks3.99K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion3.64K decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion3.58K decks3.99K decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.58K decks3.99K decks
2%synergy
Island
88%inclusion3.51K decks3.99K decks
10%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion3.35K decks3.99K decks
8%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion3.34K decks3.99K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion2.45K decks3.99K decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.04K decks3.98K decks
46%synergy
Breeding Pool
45%inclusion1.78K decks3.99K decks
14%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion1.70K decks3.99K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
41%inclusion1.62K decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
37%inclusion1.48K decks3.99K decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.47K decks3.99K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.44K decks3.99K decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.41K decks3.99K decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion1.41K decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion1.35K decks3.99K decks
13%synergy
Indatha Triome
33%inclusion1.31K decks3.99K decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion1.28K decks3.99K decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
31%inclusion1.23K decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
30%inclusion1.20K decks3.99K decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion1.19K decks3.99K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion1.16K decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion1.14K decks3.99K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion1.14K decks3.99K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion1.08K decks3.99K decks
-16%synergy
Zagoth Triome
27%inclusion1.07K decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion1.01K decks3.99K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion906 decks3.99K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion893 decks3.99K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
22%inclusion861 decks3.99K decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion861 decks3.99K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion854 decks3.99K decks
-2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
19%inclusion774 decks3.99K decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion755 decks3.99K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion745 decks3.99K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion742 decks3.99K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion695 decks3.99K decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion688 decks3.99K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion683 decks3.99K decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion656 decks3.99K decks
-3%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion650 decks3.99K decks
1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
16%inclusion648 decks3.99K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion564 decks3.99K decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion535 decks3.99K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion529 decks3.99K decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
13%inclusion528 decks3.99K decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion500 decks3.99K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
12%inclusion491 decks3.99K decks
6%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion482 decks3.99K decks
-1%synergy