Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Budget

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #520
473decks
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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Go Ninja Go
2.2%inclusion2 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Hideout
2.0%inclusion2 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
1.7%inclusion3 decks180 decks
1%synergy
New Generation's Technique
1.1%inclusion1 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Koya, Death from Above
1.1%inclusion1 decks93 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Spirit Oasis
95%inclusion444 decks469 decks
89%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
93%inclusion436 decks467 decks
88%synergy
Northern Air Temple
93%inclusion440 decks472 decks
88%synergy
Southern Air Temple
92%inclusion435 decks473 decks
88%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
91%inclusion431 decks473 decks
86%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
88%inclusion418 decks473 decks
84%synergy
Sanctum of All
88%inclusion414 decks473 decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
87%inclusion412 decks473 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
86%inclusion408 decks473 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
86%inclusion406 decks473 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Infinite Rage
86%inclusion405 decks473 decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
85%inclusion403 decks473 decks
81%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
85%inclusion403 decks473 decks
81%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
84%inclusion399 decks473 decks
80%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
82%inclusion388 decks473 decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
80%inclusion377 decks473 decks
76%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
74%inclusion350 decks473 decks
70%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
74%inclusion350 decks473 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
71%inclusion336 decks473 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
71%inclusion335 decks473 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
7.4%inclusion35 decks473 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
69%inclusion328 decks473 decks
66%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
49%inclusion233 decks473 decks
42%synergy
Guru Pathik
49%inclusion233 decks473 decks
48%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
44%inclusion206 decks473 decks
34%synergy
Shrine Steward
38%inclusion179 decks473 decks
37%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
37%inclusion173 decks473 decks
27%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
34%inclusion160 decks473 decks
30%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
32%inclusion151 decks473 decks
25%synergy
Soulherder
30%inclusion140 decks473 decks
28%synergy
Setessan Champion
27%inclusion129 decks473 decks
21%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion129 decks473 decks
24%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
27%inclusion127 decks473 decks
21%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
27%inclusion127 decks473 decks
23%synergy
Destiny Spinner
27%inclusion126 decks473 decks
22%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
26%inclusion125 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
26%inclusion124 decks473 decks
23%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion107 decks473 decks
19%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
19%inclusion89 decks473 decks
16%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
19%inclusion89 decks473 decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
19%inclusion89 decks473 decks
16%synergy
Starfield Mystic
17%inclusion80 decks473 decks
14%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
16%inclusion78 decks473 decks
13%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion66 decks473 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
13%inclusion63 decks473 decks
12%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
12%inclusion57 decks473 decks
12%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
11%inclusion54 decks473 decks
-1%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
11%inclusion50 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Great Divide Guide
10%inclusion48 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
10%inclusion48 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Baboon Spirit
9.5%inclusion44 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
9.3%inclusion44 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
8.9%inclusion42 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
8.5%inclusion40 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.2%inclusion39 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
8.2%inclusion39 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
8.2%inclusion39 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
7.6%inclusion36 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Grim Guardian
7.0%inclusion33 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
7.0%inclusion33 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
6.8%inclusion32 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.8%inclusion32 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Hermitic Herbalist
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.1%inclusion29 decks473 decks
5%synergy
The Lion-Turtle
5.9%inclusion28 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
5.7%inclusion27 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Audience
5.7%inclusion27 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
5.1%inclusion24 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Composer of Spring
5.1%inclusion24 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
46%inclusion216 decks473 decks
44%synergy
Flicker of Fate
40%inclusion187 decks473 decks
38%synergy
Essence Flux
39%inclusion183 decks473 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion172 decks473 decks
-2%synergy
Momentary Blink
29%inclusion139 decks473 decks
29%synergy
Ephemerate
27%inclusion129 decks473 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion121 decks473 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion104 decks473 decks
-1%synergy
Airbending Lesson
21%inclusion101 decks473 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion91 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
18%inclusion84 decks465 decks
14%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion82 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Scrollshift
15%inclusion72 decks473 decks
15%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
14%inclusion64 decks473 decks
10%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion63 decks473 decks
13%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion62 decks473 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
13%inclusion61 decks473 decks
13%synergy
Personify
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Energybending
12%inclusion58 decks473 decks
11%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
11%inclusion51 decks473 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion51 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion47 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
8.9%inclusion42 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Parting Gust
8.9%inclusion42 decks473 decks
9%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
8.7%inclusion41 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.0%inclusion33 decks473 decks
-4%synergy
Getaway Glamer
6.6%inclusion31 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
6.3%inclusion29 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.1%inclusion29 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.9%inclusion28 decks473 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.6%inclusion26 decks467 decks
3%synergy
Octopus Form
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
-1%synergy
Displace
5.3%inclusion25 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Aang's Journey
68%inclusion323 decks473 decks
65%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion210 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion206 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion189 decks473 decks
20%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
28%inclusion133 decks473 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion127 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
25%inclusion119 decks468 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
16%inclusion77 decks473 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion69 decks473 decks
-12%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion69 decks473 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion68 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion55 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion50 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Splash Portal
10%inclusion49 decks473 decks
10%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion48 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.7%inclusion41 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.5%inclusion40 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Another Round
8.5%inclusion40 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.6%inclusion36 decks473 decks
7%synergy
True Ancestry
7.0%inclusion33 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.9%inclusion32 decks467 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion30 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
5.3%inclusion25 decks473 decks
-17%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.3%inclusion25 decks473 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
21%inclusion98 decks473 decks
19%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.0%inclusion38 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.8%inclusion37 decks473 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
69%inclusion328 decks473 decks
66%synergy
Airbender Ascension
38%inclusion180 decks473 decks
32%synergy
Sterling Grove
34%inclusion162 decks473 decks
26%synergy
Sphere of Safety
28%inclusion131 decks473 decks
22%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
27%inclusion128 decks473 decks
20%synergy
Fertile Ground
20%inclusion95 decks473 decks
15%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
16%inclusion76 decks473 decks
13%synergy
Far Traveler
15%inclusion70 decks473 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion67 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion65 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
11%inclusion54 decks473 decks
10%synergy
Teleportation Circle
10%inclusion49 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion49 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion46 decks473 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion45 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
10%inclusion45 decks473 decks
-5%synergy
Spelunking
8.2%inclusion39 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
8.2%inclusion39 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.0%inclusion38 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Abundant Growth
8.0%inclusion38 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.0%inclusion38 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
7.8%inclusion37 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.0%inclusion33 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.0%inclusion33 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Paradox Haze
6.6%inclusion31 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.7%inclusion27 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Privileged Position
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.4%inclusion35 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion118 decks473 decks
-1%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
11%inclusion51 decks473 decks
-5%synergy
Realm of Koh
8.9%inclusion41 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.7%inclusion40 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.5%inclusion40 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.8%inclusion32 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Maze's End
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.3%inclusion25 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Gate
5.1%inclusion24 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion365 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion328 decks473 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
42%inclusion201 decks473 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion143 decks473 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
19%inclusion92 decks473 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion80 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion73 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.9%inclusion42 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
5.3%inclusion25 decks473 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.1%inclusion24 decks473 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion461 decks473 decks
16%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion457 decks473 decks
19%synergy
Island
96%inclusion452 decks473 decks
17%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion443 decks473 decks
18%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion439 decks473 decks
16%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion380 decks473 decks
-8%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
62%inclusion293 decks472 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion266 decks473 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion192 decks473 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion187 decks473 decks
20%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
29%inclusion135 decks473 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Shrine
28%inclusion133 decks473 decks
11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
28%inclusion131 decks473 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion129 decks473 decks
13%synergy
Opulent Palace
26%inclusion122 decks473 decks
10%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
25%inclusion119 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Monastery
22%inclusion103 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
20%inclusion95 decks473 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
19%inclusion90 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grove
18%inclusion87 decks473 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion80 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Nomad Outpost
17%inclusion79 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion75 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
16%inclusion74 decks473 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Heath
15%inclusion72 decks473 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Bluff
15%inclusion69 decks473 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion67 decks473 decks
11%synergy
Savage Lands
14%inclusion67 decks473 decks
2%synergy
The World Tree
14%inclusion65 decks473 decks
-14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
11%inclusion53 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
11%inclusion52 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion50 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Foggy Bottom Swamp
10%inclusion47 decks467 decks
9%synergy
Citadel Gate
10%inclusion47 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Manor Gate
10%inclusion47 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
10%inclusion46 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Kyoshi Village
10%inclusion45 decks467 decks
7%synergy
Meditation Pools
10%inclusion45 decks467 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.1%inclusion43 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Omashu City
9.0%inclusion42 decks467 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
8.9%inclusion42 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
8.9%inclusion42 decks473 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
8.9%inclusion42 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Serpent's Pass
8.8%inclusion41 decks467 decks
7%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
8.7%inclusion41 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.7%inclusion41 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.7%inclusion41 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
8.7%inclusion41 decks473 decks
3%synergy
North Pole Gates
8.6%inclusion40 decks467 decks
6%synergy