Haliya, Guided by Light (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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Kinscaer Sentry
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Personify
4.2%inclusion4 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Adept Watershaper
2.4%inclusion2 decks85 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
79%inclusion581 decks731 decks
59%synergy
Cleric Class
65%inclusion473 decks731 decks
57%synergy
Exemplar of Light
69%inclusion504 decks731 decks
54%synergy
Soul's Attendant
68%inclusion500 decks731 decks
54%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
64%inclusion466 decks731 decks
52%synergy
Guide of Souls
57%inclusion419 decks731 decks
50%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
54%inclusion395 decks731 decks
50%synergy
The Gaffer
53%inclusion386 decks731 decks
48%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
49%inclusion356 decks731 decks
46%synergy
Suture Priest
58%inclusion424 decks731 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion597 decks731 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion508 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
66%inclusion479 decks731 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
64%inclusion469 decks731 decks
43%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
60%inclusion441 decks731 decks
41%synergy
Oketra's Monument
50%inclusion368 decks731 decks
22%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
50%inclusion363 decks731 decks
40%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
47%inclusion347 decks731 decks
43%synergy
Resplendent Angel
45%inclusion330 decks731 decks
31%synergy
Auriok Champion
45%inclusion328 decks731 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion181 decks731 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion161 decks731 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion102 decks731 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion86 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion73 decks731 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.3%inclusion39 decks731 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Innocence
45%inclusion328 decks731 decks
32%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
44%inclusion321 decks731 decks
39%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
43%inclusion313 decks731 decks
26%synergy
Archangel of Thune
42%inclusion304 decks731 decks
27%synergy
Angel of Vitality
40%inclusion289 decks731 decks
26%synergy
Cat Collector
39%inclusion288 decks731 decks
37%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
39%inclusion285 decks731 decks
34%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
37%inclusion268 decks731 decks
32%synergy
Ocelot Pride
35%inclusion259 decks731 decks
30%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
35%inclusion257 decks731 decks
26%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
35%inclusion256 decks731 decks
32%synergy
Serra Ascendant
34%inclusion252 decks731 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion250 decks731 decks
0%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
34%inclusion248 decks731 decks
11%synergy
Crested Sunmare
34%inclusion246 decks731 decks
31%synergy
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
32%inclusion234 decks731 decks
29%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
32%inclusion233 decks731 decks
24%synergy
Essence Channeler
31%inclusion229 decks731 decks
29%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
30%inclusion221 decks731 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion219 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
30%inclusion216 decks731 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
29%inclusion213 decks731 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
28%inclusion208 decks731 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion197 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
27%inclusion195 decks731 decks
22%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
26%inclusion192 decks731 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion188 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
26%inclusion187 decks731 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion186 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
24%inclusion177 decks729 decks
20%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
24%inclusion176 decks731 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion168 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
22%inclusion164 decks731 decks
20%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
22%inclusion162 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
22%inclusion159 decks731 decks
6%synergy
Impassioned Orator
20%inclusion146 decks731 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion132 decks731 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
18%inclusion128 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Twinblade Paladin
17%inclusion124 decks731 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Warhound
16%inclusion120 decks731 decks
5%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
16%inclusion117 decks731 decks
5%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
16%inclusion116 decks731 decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion116 decks731 decks
7%synergy
Angel of Destiny
15%inclusion111 decks731 decks
5%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
15%inclusion111 decks731 decks
13%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion109 decks731 decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion109 decks731 decks
-5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
15%inclusion108 decks731 decks
7%synergy
Aunt May
14%inclusion98 decks693 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion94 decks731 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
44%inclusion324 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
39%inclusion287 decks731 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
36%inclusion264 decks731 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion203 decks731 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion182 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
23%inclusion170 decks731 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
21%inclusion155 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion142 decks731 decks
-6%synergy
Riot Control
17%inclusion127 decks731 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion114 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion111 decks731 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Elements
15%inclusion107 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion102 decks731 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion101 decks731 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Eject
13%inclusion93 decks731 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion81 decks731 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalize
11%inclusion78 decks731 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion77 decks731 decks
-2%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.0%inclusion66 decks731 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
8.8%inclusion64 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.5%inclusion62 decks731 decks
-8%synergy
Parting Gust
8.1%inclusion59 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.1%inclusion59 decks731 decks
3%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.1%inclusion59 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Strike
7.6%inclusion54 decks709 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.4%inclusion54 decks731 decks
-5%synergy
Ephemerate
7.3%inclusion53 decks731 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.3%inclusion46 decks731 decks
-3%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.5%inclusion40 decks724 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Divine
5.2%inclusion38 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Focus Fire
5.2%inclusion37 decks718 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
37%inclusion274 decks731 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
34%inclusion248 decks731 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion153 decks731 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion123 decks731 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion119 decks731 decks
3%synergy
Storm Herd
14%inclusion105 decks731 decks
11%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion89 decks731 decks
-3%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
11%inclusion81 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Scout for Survivors
11%inclusion79 decks727 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion76 decks731 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion72 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.4%inclusion69 decks731 decks
-4%synergy
Requisition Raid
9.0%inclusion66 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.0%inclusion66 decks731 decks
3%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
8.3%inclusion61 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.9%inclusion58 decks731 decks
-7%synergy
Martial Coup
7.7%inclusion56 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.2%inclusion20 decks276 decks
-2%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
7.2%inclusion52 decks718 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.0%inclusion51 decks731 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.8%inclusion50 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Raise the Past
6.7%inclusion49 decks731 decks
3%synergy
Honor
5.4%inclusion39 decks718 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion320 decks731 decks
35%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion285 decks731 decks
31%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
31%inclusion224 decks731 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
31%inclusion223 decks731 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur II
27%inclusion199 decks731 decks
24%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion170 decks731 decks
0%synergy
Panharmonicon
19%inclusion142 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion141 decks731 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion128 decks731 decks
-19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion120 decks731 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion116 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion113 decks731 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion76 decks731 decks
-1%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
9.3%inclusion67 decks720 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
8.2%inclusion60 decks731 decks
5%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7.1%inclusion52 decks731 decks
6%synergy
Horn of Gondor
6.4%inclusion47 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.3%inclusion46 decks731 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
6.0%inclusion44 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.8%inclusion42 decks729 decks
1%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
5.7%inclusion42 decks731 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Hope
43%inclusion317 decks731 decks
40%synergy
Griffin Aerie
38%inclusion279 decks731 decks
35%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
33%inclusion241 decks731 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Accord
32%inclusion237 decks731 decks
23%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
30%inclusion221 decks731 decks
16%synergy
Dawn of Hope
26%inclusion189 decks731 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
25%inclusion184 decks731 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion161 decks731 decks
-10%synergy
Test of Endurance
20%inclusion148 decks731 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion135 decks731 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion126 decks731 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion103 decks731 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
14%inclusion100 decks731 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion81 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion77 decks731 decks
-5%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion74 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.8%inclusion64 decks731 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
8.1%inclusion59 decks731 decks
3%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.7%inclusion56 decks731 decks
-1%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.5%inclusion55 decks731 decks
-4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.5%inclusion55 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.1%inclusion52 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Boon Reflection
7.0%inclusion51 decks731 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.7%inclusion49 decks731 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion49 decks731 decks
-2%synergy
Light of Promise
6.6%inclusion48 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.9%inclusion43 decks731 decks
-4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.1%inclusion37 decks731 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
32%inclusion236 decks731 decks
28%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
21%inclusion154 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
18%inclusion128 decks731 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
6.6%inclusion48 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
40%inclusion293 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
34%inclusion252 decks731 decks
7%synergy
War Room
34%inclusion250 decks731 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion247 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
32%inclusion232 decks731 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion206 decks731 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Fountain
26%inclusion187 decks731 decks
20%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion180 decks731 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion144 decks731 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion141 decks731 decks
-4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
19%inclusion136 decks729 decks
11%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
18%inclusion46 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion124 decks731 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion100 decks731 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion99 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
12%inclusion91 decks731 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.4%inclusion69 decks731 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.3%inclusion68 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.6%inclusion63 decks731 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion63 decks731 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
8.2%inclusion60 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.8%inclusion57 decks731 decks
-5%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.8%inclusion50 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
5.9%inclusion43 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion41 decks731 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.5%inclusion40 decks731 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion38 decks731 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion577 decks731 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion437 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion178 decks731 decks
8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
24%inclusion177 decks731 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion148 decks731 decks
-8%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion112 decks731 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion88 decks731 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion74 decks731 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
7.7%inclusion56 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.7%inclusion49 decks731 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion710 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion197 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion153 decks731 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion101 decks731 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion81 decks731 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.0%inclusion66 decks731 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.0%inclusion66 decks731 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.3%inclusion53 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion52 decks731 decks
-9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.8%inclusion50 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion49 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion45 decks731 decks
-1%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
5.3%inclusion39 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.1%inclusion37 decks731 decks
-1%synergy