Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander)

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #752
2,724decks
Background image for The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
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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The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion2.51K decks2.67K decks
85%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion2.47K decks2.72K decks
82%synergy
Southern Air Temple
90%inclusion2.45K decks2.72K decks
85%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
89%inclusion2.43K decks2.72K decks
81%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
85%inclusion2.19K decks2.57K decks
77%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
94%inclusion2.56K decks2.72K decks
93%synergy
Sanctum of All
96%inclusion2.61K decks2.72K decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
95%inclusion2.58K decks2.72K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
94%inclusion2.57K decks2.72K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
93%inclusion2.53K decks2.72K decks
88%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
92%inclusion2.50K decks2.72K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
91%inclusion2.47K decks2.72K decks
86%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
90%inclusion2.46K decks2.72K decks
86%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
89%inclusion2.44K decks2.72K decks
85%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
88%inclusion2.39K decks2.72K decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Cleansing Fire
85%inclusion2.32K decks2.72K decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
84%inclusion2.29K decks2.72K decks
80%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
79%inclusion2.14K decks2.72K decks
75%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
79%inclusion2.14K decks2.72K decks
74%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
73%inclusion2K decks2.72K decks
63%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
72%inclusion1.96K decks2.72K decks
68%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
69%inclusion1.89K decks2.72K decks
66%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
69%inclusion1.88K decks2.72K decks
65%synergy
Sterling Grove
66%inclusion1.80K decks2.72K decks
58%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
65%inclusion1.77K decks2.72K decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion697 decks2.72K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion449 decks2.72K decks
1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion378 decks2.72K decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion356 decks2.72K decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion348 decks2.72K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion289 decks2.72K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion260 decks2.72K decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.2%inclusion224 decks2.72K decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.0%inclusion191 decks2.72K decks
-7%synergy
Aura Shards
6.6%inclusion181 decks2.72K decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Blossoms
52%inclusion1.42K decks2.72K decks
45%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
52%inclusion1.41K decks2.72K decks
44%synergy
Setessan Champion
50%inclusion1.37K decks2.72K decks
44%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
47%inclusion1.27K decks2.72K decks
34%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
44%inclusion1.20K decks2.72K decks
38%synergy
Destiny Spinner
39%inclusion1.07K decks2.72K decks
35%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion1.04K decks2.72K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion1.03K decks2.72K decks
13%synergy
Soulherder
34%inclusion937 decks2.72K decks
33%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
34%inclusion916 decks2.72K decks
32%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
32%inclusion879 decks2.72K decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion843 decks2.72K decks
14%synergy
Guru Pathik
30%inclusion829 decks2.72K decks
28%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
30%inclusion814 decks2.72K decks
26%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
28%inclusion751 decks2.72K decks
24%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion666 decks2.72K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
24%inclusion657 decks2.72K decks
20%synergy
Shrine Steward
23%inclusion621 decks2.72K decks
21%synergy
Enduring Vitality
21%inclusion566 decks2.72K decks
15%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion554 decks2.72K decks
16%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion553 decks2.72K decks
16%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
20%inclusion546 decks2.72K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion541 decks2.72K decks
9%synergy
Doomwake Giant
19%inclusion509 decks2.72K decks
16%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
18%inclusion477 decks2.72K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
17%inclusion466 decks2.72K decks
14%synergy
Starfield Mystic
15%inclusion417 decks2.72K decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion407 decks2.72K decks
6%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
14%inclusion382 decks2.72K decks
12%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
14%inclusion370 decks2.72K decks
3%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
13%inclusion366 decks2.72K decks
13%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion327 decks2.72K decks
11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion299 decks2.72K decks
10%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
11%inclusion299 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Composer of Spring
10%inclusion285 decks2.72K decks
9%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion284 decks2.72K decks
9%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion278 decks2.72K decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
10%inclusion263 decks2.72K decks
8%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
9.0%inclusion246 decks2.72K decks
7%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
7.9%inclusion215 decks2.72K decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.2%inclusion197 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
7.2%inclusion197 decks2.72K decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
6.9%inclusion189 decks2.72K decks
4%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
6.7%inclusion183 decks2.72K decks
0%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
6.1%inclusion167 decks2.72K decks
3%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
6.1%inclusion167 decks2.72K decks
2%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
5.7%inclusion156 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Flickerwisp
5.2%inclusion142 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
55%inclusion1.49K decks2.72K decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion1.36K decks2.72K decks
11%synergy
Cloudshift
46%inclusion1.26K decks2.72K decks
45%synergy
Essence Flux
39%inclusion1.07K decks2.72K decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion1.01K decks2.72K decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion932 decks2.72K decks
7%synergy
Flicker of Fate
31%inclusion846 decks2.72K decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion779 decks2.72K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
24%inclusion653 decks2.72K decks
23%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion432 decks2.72K decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion388 decks2.72K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion371 decks2.72K decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion347 decks2.72K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion296 decks2.72K decks
1%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion284 decks2.72K decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion278 decks2.72K decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion272 decks2.72K decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion266 decks2.72K decks
-1%synergy
Scrollshift
10%inclusion259 decks2.72K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
9.0%inclusion245 decks2.72K decks
2%synergy
Blur
8.7%inclusion236 decks2.72K decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.4%inclusion229 decks2.72K decks
-1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.3%inclusion227 decks2.72K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
8.1%inclusion220 decks2.72K decks
-1%synergy
Parting Gust
7.7%inclusion211 decks2.72K decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
7.6%inclusion208 decks2.72K decks
7%synergy
Airbending Lesson
7.5%inclusion204 decks2.72K decks
3%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.4%inclusion174 decks2.72K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
5.1%inclusion140 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
57%inclusion1.56K decks2.72K decks
13%synergy
Aang's Journey
50%inclusion1.37K decks2.72K decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion1.09K decks2.72K decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion995 decks2.72K decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion953 decks2.72K decks
1%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
27%inclusion725 decks2.72K decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion670 decks2.72K decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion579 decks2.72K decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion494 decks2.72K decks
14%synergy
Replenish
17%inclusion468 decks2.72K decks
15%synergy
Resurgent Belief
16%inclusion431 decks2.72K decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion392 decks2.72K decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion335 decks2.61K decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion315 decks2.72K decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion305 decks2.72K decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
11%inclusion290 decks2.72K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.8%inclusion240 decks2.72K decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.8%inclusion237 decks2.69K decks
0%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.7%inclusion238 decks2.72K decks
1%synergy
Splash Portal
8.4%inclusion229 decks2.72K decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.2%inclusion143 decks2.72K decks
-2%synergy
Another Round
5.1%inclusion140 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion856 decks2.72K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion541 decks2.72K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion260 decks2.72K decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.0%inclusion217 decks2.72K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sphere of Safety
51%inclusion1.39K decks2.72K decks
45%synergy
Teleportation Circle
38%inclusion1.04K decks2.72K decks
36%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
37%inclusion1K decks2.72K decks
29%synergy
Airbender Ascension
35%inclusion941 decks2.72K decks
26%synergy
Annie Joins Up
26%inclusion720 decks2.72K decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion645 decks2.72K decks
16%synergy
Greater Auramancy
24%inclusion642 decks2.72K decks
22%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
23%inclusion632 decks2.72K decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion625 decks2.72K decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
19%inclusion518 decks2.72K decks
17%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
14%inclusion368 decks2.72K decks
10%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion360 decks2.72K decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion350 decks2.72K decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion331 decks2.72K decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion329 decks2.72K decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Omen
10%inclusion268 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Skybind
9.3%inclusion252 decks2.72K decks
9%synergy
Privileged Position
9.0%inclusion245 decks2.72K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.8%inclusion240 decks2.72K decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.1%inclusion222 decks2.72K decks
7%synergy
Far Traveler
8.0%inclusion218 decks2.72K decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion189 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.8%inclusion184 decks2.72K decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion177 decks2.72K decks
-4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.9%inclusion162 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
5.9%inclusion161 decks2.72K decks
1%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.7%inclusion156 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.6%inclusion152 decks2.72K decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.2%inclusion141 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.5%inclusion203 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion1.31K decks2.72K decks
22%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
48%inclusion1.30K decks2.72K decks
41%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion576 decks2.72K decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion424 decks2.72K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
13%inclusion360 decks2.72K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.6%inclusion234 decks2.72K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.2%inclusion223 decks2.72K decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.7%inclusion154 decks2.72K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion149 decks2.72K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion2.15K decks2.72K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion2.15K decks2.72K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
50%inclusion1.37K decks2.72K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion805 decks2.72K decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion447 decks2.72K decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion264 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.5%inclusion204 decks2.72K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.2%inclusion197 decks2.72K decks
-10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.5%inclusion177 decks2.72K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.1%inclusion140 decks2.72K decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion2.47K decks2.72K decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion2.46K decks2.72K decks
2%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion2.43K decks2.72K decks
13%synergy
Island
87%inclusion2.37K decks2.72K decks
9%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion2.27K decks2.72K decks
7%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion2.26K decks2.72K decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion1.71K decks2.72K decks
1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
49%inclusion1.34K decks2.72K decks
43%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion1.24K decks2.72K decks
16%synergy
Temple Garden
44%inclusion1.19K decks2.72K decks
15%synergy
Stomping Ground
42%inclusion1.14K decks2.72K decks
13%synergy
The World Tree
40%inclusion1.08K decks2.72K decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
38%inclusion1.02K decks2.72K decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
37%inclusion1.01K decks2.72K decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion994 decks2.72K decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
36%inclusion991 decks2.72K decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
36%inclusion976 decks2.72K decks
11%synergy
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion961 decks2.72K decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion913 decks2.72K decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
33%inclusion900 decks2.72K decks
9%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
32%inclusion883 decks2.72K decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion843 decks2.72K decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion816 decks2.72K decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion815 decks2.72K decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion805 decks2.72K decks
3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
29%inclusion801 decks2.72K decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion761 decks2.72K decks
-14%synergy
Watery Grave
26%inclusion700 decks2.72K decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion652 decks2.72K decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion651 decks2.72K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion636 decks2.72K decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion618 decks2.72K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion608 decks2.72K decks
-1%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
22%inclusion593 decks2.72K decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion556 decks2.72K decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion531 decks2.72K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion529 decks2.72K decks
1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
19%inclusion507 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Savai Triome
18%inclusion492 decks2.72K decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion491 decks2.72K decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion477 decks2.72K decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion474 decks2.72K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion446 decks2.72K decks
-4%synergy
Savannah
15%inclusion395 decks2.72K decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion384 decks2.72K decks
1%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion381 decks2.72K decks
-3%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion364 decks2.72K decks
0%synergy
Taiga
13%inclusion354 decks2.72K decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
13%inclusion353 decks2.72K decks
-2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
13%inclusion346 decks2.72K decks
6%synergy