Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Budget

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #585
398decks
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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Personify
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
3.5%inclusion5 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
3.3%inclusion5 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Aurora Awakener
3.2%inclusion5 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
2.0%inclusion3 decks152 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Spirit Oasis
93%inclusion368 decks394 decks
87%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
92%inclusion361 decks393 decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
92%inclusion365 decks397 decks
86%synergy
Southern Air Temple
90%inclusion358 decks398 decks
85%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
88%inclusion351 decks398 decks
84%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
90%inclusion357 decks398 decks
84%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
86%inclusion342 decks398 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum of All
85%inclusion338 decks398 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
84%inclusion336 decks398 decks
80%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
84%inclusion335 decks398 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
84%inclusion335 decks398 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
84%inclusion334 decks398 decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
84%inclusion334 decks398 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
83%inclusion332 decks398 decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
81%inclusion321 decks398 decks
76%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
79%inclusion316 decks398 decks
75%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
73%inclusion289 decks398 decks
68%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
73%inclusion289 decks398 decks
68%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
71%inclusion284 decks398 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
70%inclusion279 decks398 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
69%inclusion273 decks398 decks
65%synergy
Guru Pathik
51%inclusion202 decks398 decks
49%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
49%inclusion195 decks398 decks
41%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
43%inclusion170 decks398 decks
33%synergy
Shrine Steward
38%inclusion153 decks398 decks
37%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
37%inclusion148 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
33%inclusion131 decks398 decks
26%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
32%inclusion129 decks398 decks
28%synergy
Soulherder
29%inclusion114 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Setessan Champion
28%inclusion111 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion109 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
27%inclusion108 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
27%inclusion108 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
27%inclusion107 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Destiny Spinner
26%inclusion104 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
24%inclusion96 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion90 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
19%inclusion77 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Doomwake Giant
19%inclusion77 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
18%inclusion73 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Starfield Mystic
18%inclusion71 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion57 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Great Divide Guide
11%inclusion43 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Baboon Spirit
10%inclusion41 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
10%inclusion41 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
7.8%inclusion31 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Hermitic Herbalist
6.6%inclusion26 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
6.3%inclusion25 decks394 decks
2%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Grim Guardian
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Audience
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Foggy Swamp Spirit Keeper
5.6%inclusion22 decks394 decks
5%synergy
Kami of Transience
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
5%synergy
The Lion-Turtle
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
5.1%inclusion20 decks394 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
44%inclusion174 decks398 decks
42%synergy
Flicker of Fate
37%inclusion147 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Essence Flux
35%inclusion139 decks398 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
35%inclusion138 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Momentary Blink
30%inclusion118 decks398 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion97 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Ephemerate
24%inclusion95 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion82 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
17%inclusion68 decks391 decks
12%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion63 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Scrollshift
16%inclusion63 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Blur
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Planar Incision
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Energybending
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
10%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
7.8%inclusion31 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
7.6%inclusion30 decks394 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Getaway Glamer
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
6.7%inclusion26 decks388 decks
5%synergy
Octopus Form
6.3%inclusion25 decks394 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.9%inclusion23 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Displace
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Abandon Attachments
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Aang's Journey
68%inclusion269 decks398 decks
64%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion180 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion169 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion152 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
27%inclusion109 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion106 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
26%inclusion102 decks394 decks
20%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
15%inclusion60 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion54 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Manse
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.3%inclusion37 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion36 decks394 decks
2%synergy
Splash Portal
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
4%synergy
True Ancestry
7.3%inclusion29 decks397 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.9%inclusion27 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
-17%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.3%inclusion21 decks394 decks
1%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Lost in the Spirit World
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion79 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
69%inclusion275 decks398 decks
65%synergy
Airbender Ascension
37%inclusion147 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Sterling Grove
35%inclusion139 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
27%inclusion109 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Sphere of Safety
27%inclusion108 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Fertile Ground
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
17%inclusion67 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Far Traveler
15%inclusion58 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion53 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Abundant Growth
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.8%inclusion31 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Paradox Haze
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Privileged Position
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion100 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion37 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.3%inclusion36 decks388 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Maze's End
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Gate
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion312 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion274 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
40%inclusion161 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion128 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion80 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion71 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion53 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Timeless Lotus
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion390 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion384 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Island
96%inclusion383 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion374 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion371 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion324 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
61%inclusion244 decks397 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion231 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion167 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion157 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
30%inclusion118 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
29%inclusion117 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Shrine
29%inclusion116 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion111 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
27%inclusion106 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Opulent Palace
26%inclusion105 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Monastery
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
20%inclusion81 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
20%inclusion79 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grove
18%inclusion72 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Nomad Outpost
18%inclusion71 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion67 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion65 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
16%inclusion63 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
13%synergy
The World Tree
15%inclusion58 decks398 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Bluff
15%inclusion58 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Savage Lands
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion46 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Manor Gate
10%inclusion41 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Foggy Bottom Swamp
10%inclusion40 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Kyoshi Village
10%inclusion40 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Citadel Gate
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Meditation Pools
10%inclusion38 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
9.3%inclusion37 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
9.3%inclusion37 decks398 decks
2%synergy
North Pole Gates
9.2%inclusion36 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Cliffgate
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Simic Guildgate
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Omashu City
8.7%inclusion34 decks393 decks
6%synergy