Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Optimized

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #586
68decks
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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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Wild Unraveling
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Personify
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
94%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
93%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
84%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
81%synergy
Northern Air Temple
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
80%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Southern Air Temple
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Cleansing Fire
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
78%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
72%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
67%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Displacer Kitten
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Bloom Tender
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Setessan Champion
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Destiny Spinner
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Soulherder
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Guru Pathik
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Doomwake Giant
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Shrine Steward
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Starfield Mystic
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Vitality
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Entity Tracker
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Cloudshift
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Essence Flux
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Momentary Blink
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Flicker of Fate
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Planar Incision
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Blur
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Displace
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Parting Gust
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Scrollshift
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Negate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Replenish
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Flicker
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Resurgent Belief
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Shared Roots
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Splash Portal
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Panharmonicon
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Sphere of Safety
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Greater Auramancy
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Teleportation Circle
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Airbender Ascension
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Aura Shards
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Paradox Haze
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Abundant Growth
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Omen
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Timeless Lotus
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Forest
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Island
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Swamp
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Breeding Pool
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Temple Garden
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Stomping Ground
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
16%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
7%synergy
The World Tree
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Indatha Triome
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Ketria Triome
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Zagoth Triome
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Taiga
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
5%synergy