Haliya, Guided by Light (Commander) - Lifegain

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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
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Adept Watershaper
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Kinbinding
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
86%inclusion70 decks81 decks
65%synergy
Cleric Class
69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
61%synergy
Soul's Attendant
73%inclusion59 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Exemplar of Light
72%inclusion58 decks81 decks
57%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
55%synergy
The Gaffer
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
50%synergy
Suture Priest
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Guide of Souls
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion70 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Oketra's Monument
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Archangel of Thune
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Aerith Gainsborough
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Enduring Innocence
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Serra Ascendant
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Auriok Champion
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Cat Collector
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Angel of Vitality
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Ocelot Pride
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Resplendent Angel
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Crested Sunmare
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Essence Channeler
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Loyal Warhound
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Angel of Destiny
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Brave the Elements
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Riot Control
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Emergency Eject
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Kabira Takedown
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalize
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Invoke the Divine
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Personify
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Ephemerate
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Union of the Third Path
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Storm Herd
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Hour of Revelation
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Martial Coup
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
29%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Excalibur II
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Horn of Gondor
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Carrot Cake
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Endless Atlas
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Hope
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Griffin Aerie
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Dawn of Hope
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Accord
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Test of Endurance
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Boon Reflection
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Light of Promise
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Abiding Grace
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
16%synergy
War Room
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Radiant Fountain
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
High Market
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion67 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion78 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Kabira Takedown
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy