Haliya, Guided by Light (Commander) - Core

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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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Leonardo, Cutting Edge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Adept Watershaper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Personify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cleric Class
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Soul Warden
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
50%synergy
The Gaffer
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Exemplar of Light
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Cat Collector
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Soul's Attendant
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Guide of Souls
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
35%synergy
The Wind Crystal
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Angel of Vitality
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Suture Priest
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Fumigate
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Pearl Medallion
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Hinterland Sanctifier
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Essence Channeler
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Innocence
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Sun Titan
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Crested Sunmare
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Archangel of Thune
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Auriok Champion
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Resplendent Angel
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Ocelot Pride
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Loyal Warhound
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Twinblade Paladin
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Ranger of Eos
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Impassioned Orator
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Aunt May
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Spider-Man, Peter Parker
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Restoration Magic
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Emergency Eject
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Riot Control
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Kabira Takedown
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Grand Crescendo
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Invoke the Divine
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Parting Gust
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Mardu
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Thraben Charm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Brave the Elements
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Strike
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Battle Menu
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Unexplained Absence
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Offering
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Light of Hope
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Ephemerate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Make a Stand
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Storm Herd
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Scout for Survivors
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Raise the Past
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sanctify
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Sunset Revelry
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Dismantling Wave
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Ravnica at War
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-19%synergy
Hour of Revelation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Bond of Discipline
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Mass Calcify
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Collective Effort
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Hop to It
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oketra's Monument
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur II
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
The Seriema
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Prism Ring
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Carrot Cake
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Endless Atlas
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sun Droplet
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Feather
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-29%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Tinker's Tote
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Ivory Tower
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Candy Trail
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Profane Memento
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Lembas
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Griffin Aerie
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Dawn of Hope
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Leyline of Hope
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Accord
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Test of Endurance
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Abiding Grace
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Banishing Light
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-22%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Felidar Retreat
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Righteous Cause
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Petrify
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Smile at Death
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Light of Promise
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Charitable Levy
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Rabble Rousing
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Link
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Boon Reflection
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Sending
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Bravery
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Ardenvale
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Minas Tirith
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
6%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Archway
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
High Market
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Steppe
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Paradise Plume
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Kabira Takedown
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy