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
5.4%inclusion57 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Aurora Awakener
2.6%inclusion28 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
1.8%inclusion17 decks941 decks
0%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
1.8%inclusion19 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Sodden Verdure
1.6%inclusion16 decks1.02K decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
92%inclusion3.65K decks3.97K decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion3.77K decks3.97K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion3.71K decks3.97K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
93%inclusion3.69K decks3.97K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
92%inclusion3.65K decks3.97K decks
88%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion3.66K decks3.92K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
91%inclusion3.61K decks3.97K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion3.54K decks3.97K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
89%inclusion3.54K decks3.97K decks
85%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion3.60K decks3.96K decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
89%inclusion3.52K decks3.97K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
89%inclusion3.51K decks3.97K decks
84%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
88%inclusion3.48K decks3.97K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion3.43K decks3.97K decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion3.27K decks3.82K decks
80%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
84%inclusion3.33K decks3.97K decks
80%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
83%inclusion3.29K decks3.97K decks
79%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
78%inclusion3.08K decks3.97K decks
74%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
77%inclusion3.06K decks3.97K decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
71%inclusion2.83K decks3.97K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion1K decks3.97K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion613 decks3.97K decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion506 decks3.97K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion490 decks3.97K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion487 decks3.97K decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion404 decks3.97K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.2%inclusion364 decks3.97K decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.6%inclusion300 decks3.97K decks
-11%synergy
Aura Shards
6.7%inclusion265 decks3.97K decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.5%inclusion256 decks3.97K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
68%inclusion2.69K decks3.97K decks
64%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
63%inclusion2.49K decks3.97K decks
53%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
51%inclusion2.01K decks3.97K decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
50%inclusion1.99K decks3.97K decks
43%synergy
Setessan Champion
48%inclusion1.91K decks3.97K decks
42%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
44%inclusion1.76K decks3.97K decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion1.69K decks3.97K decks
37%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion1.52K decks3.97K decks
34%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion1.50K decks3.97K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion1.47K decks3.97K decks
12%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion1.42K decks3.97K decks
34%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
33%inclusion1.31K decks3.97K decks
31%synergy
Guru Pathik
31%inclusion1.22K decks3.97K decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
31%inclusion1.21K decks3.97K decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
30%inclusion1.17K decks3.97K decks
12%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.12K decks3.97K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion1.05K decks3.97K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion962 decks3.97K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion927 decks3.97K decks
20%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion881 decks3.97K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion802 decks3.97K decks
16%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion785 decks3.97K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion780 decks3.97K decks
9%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
19%inclusion764 decks3.97K decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion751 decks3.97K decks
13%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion723 decks3.97K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion640 decks3.97K decks
13%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
16%inclusion636 decks3.97K decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
15%inclusion604 decks3.97K decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion591 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Starfield Mystic
15%inclusion577 decks3.97K decks
12%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
14%inclusion564 decks3.97K decks
4%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
13%inclusion506 decks3.97K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion485 decks3.97K decks
12%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion442 decks3.97K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion437 decks3.97K decks
10%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion410 decks3.97K decks
5%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion401 decks3.97K decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
10%inclusion378 decks3.97K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.5%inclusion376 decks3.97K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.4%inclusion334 decks3.97K decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
8.2%inclusion324 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
7.9%inclusion313 decks3.97K decks
5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.2%inclusion287 decks3.97K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.8%inclusion270 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.3%inclusion249 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
5.9%inclusion235 decks3.97K decks
5%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.9%inclusion233 decks3.97K decks
0%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.7%inclusion227 decks3.97K decks
2%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
5.6%inclusion221 decks3.97K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
55%inclusion2.17K decks3.97K decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion1.94K decks3.97K decks
10%synergy
Cloudshift
48%inclusion1.89K decks3.97K decks
46%synergy
Essence Flux
40%inclusion1.59K decks3.97K decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion1.37K decks3.97K decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion1.36K decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Flicker of Fate
33%inclusion1.33K decks3.97K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion1.13K decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
25%inclusion1K decks3.97K decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion595 decks3.97K decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion591 decks3.97K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion529 decks3.97K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion505 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion422 decks3.97K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion407 decks3.97K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion388 decks3.97K decks
-1%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion388 decks3.97K decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion386 decks3.97K decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion383 decks3.97K decks
3%synergy
Blur
9.2%inclusion364 decks3.97K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion348 decks3.97K decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.5%inclusion337 decks3.97K decks
4%synergy
Negate
8.5%inclusion336 decks3.97K decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.4%inclusion334 decks3.97K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.0%inclusion316 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
7.7%inclusion305 decks3.97K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.6%inclusion300 decks3.97K decks
-2%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.5%inclusion246 decks3.79K decks
1%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.4%inclusion255 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.1%inclusion243 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.2%inclusion208 decks3.97K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
56%inclusion2.22K decks3.97K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
50%inclusion1.99K decks3.97K decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion1.49K decks3.97K decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion1.38K decks3.97K decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion1.34K decks3.97K decks
11%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
25%inclusion1K decks3.97K decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion993 decks3.97K decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion821 decks3.97K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion723 decks3.97K decks
14%synergy
Replenish
16%inclusion623 decks3.97K decks
14%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion583 decks3.97K decks
11%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion564 decks3.97K decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion505 decks3.86K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion444 decks3.97K decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion424 decks3.97K decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion400 decks3.97K decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.9%inclusion349 decks3.93K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.7%inclusion347 decks3.97K decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.5%inclusion339 decks3.97K decks
1%synergy
Splash Portal
8.5%inclusion336 decks3.97K decks
8%synergy
Another Round
6.5%inclusion256 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.1%inclusion204 decks3.97K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.23K decks3.97K decks
29%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion809 decks3.97K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.4%inclusion334 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.8%inclusion311 decks3.97K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
71%inclusion2.83K decks3.97K decks
67%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
67%inclusion2.67K decks3.97K decks
64%synergy
Sterling Grove
64%inclusion2.54K decks3.97K decks
56%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion1.98K decks3.97K decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.44K decks3.97K decks
34%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.42K decks3.97K decks
29%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
35%inclusion1.40K decks3.97K decks
28%synergy
Annie Joins Up
25%inclusion979 decks3.97K decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion925 decks3.97K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion900 decks3.97K decks
16%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion887 decks3.97K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
22%inclusion880 decks3.97K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion702 decks3.97K decks
16%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion518 decks3.97K decks
10%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion516 decks3.97K decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion487 decks3.97K decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion477 decks3.97K decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion475 decks3.97K decks
9%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion399 decks3.97K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9.5%inclusion375 decks3.97K decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Omen
9.2%inclusion363 decks3.97K decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
8.9%inclusion352 decks3.97K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion347 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
7.6%inclusion300 decks3.97K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion278 decks3.97K decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.6%inclusion263 decks3.97K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.3%inclusion248 decks3.97K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
6.1%inclusion242 decks3.97K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.6%inclusion223 decks3.97K decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.3%inclusion210 decks3.97K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.1%inclusion320 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion1.86K decks3.97K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
46%inclusion1.81K decks3.97K decks
39%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion768 decks3.97K decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion600 decks3.97K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion489 decks3.97K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion361 decks3.97K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.0%inclusion279 decks3.97K decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.6%inclusion222 decks3.97K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion213 decks3.97K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion3.12K decks3.97K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion3.10K decks3.97K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion1.92K decks3.97K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.13K decks3.97K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion668 decks3.97K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion370 decks3.97K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.8%inclusion311 decks3.97K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion309 decks3.97K decks
-9%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.5%inclusion298 decks3.97K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion3.62K decks3.97K decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.56K decks3.97K decks
2%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion3.56K decks3.97K decks
13%synergy
Island
88%inclusion3.49K decks3.97K decks
10%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion3.34K decks3.97K decks
8%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion3.33K decks3.97K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion2.44K decks3.97K decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.02K decks3.96K decks
46%synergy
Breeding Pool
45%inclusion1.77K decks3.97K decks
14%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion1.69K decks3.97K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
41%inclusion1.61K decks3.97K decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
37%inclusion1.47K decks3.97K decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.46K decks3.97K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.44K decks3.97K decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion1.41K decks3.97K decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion1.40K decks3.97K decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion1.34K decks3.97K decks
13%synergy
Indatha Triome
33%inclusion1.30K decks3.97K decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion1.27K decks3.97K decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
31%inclusion1.22K decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
30%inclusion1.19K decks3.97K decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion1.18K decks3.97K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion1.16K decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion1.14K decks3.97K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion1.13K decks3.97K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion1.08K decks3.97K decks
-16%synergy
Zagoth Triome
27%inclusion1.07K decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion1.01K decks3.97K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion902 decks3.97K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion892 decks3.97K decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion859 decks3.97K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
22%inclusion858 decks3.97K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion852 decks3.97K decks
-2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
19%inclusion771 decks3.97K decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion754 decks3.97K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion744 decks3.97K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion740 decks3.97K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion689 decks3.97K decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion683 decks3.97K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion682 decks3.97K decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion656 decks3.97K decks
-2%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion647 decks3.97K decks
1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
16%inclusion646 decks3.97K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion560 decks3.97K decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion534 decks3.97K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion528 decks3.97K decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
13%inclusion524 decks3.97K decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion499 decks3.97K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
12%inclusion489 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion481 decks3.97K decks
-1%synergy