Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Personify
6.0%inclusion70 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Aurora Awakener
2.7%inclusion32 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
2.4%inclusion25 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Sodden Verdure
2.2%inclusion25 decks1.14K decks
-7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
1.9%inclusion22 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
92%inclusion3.74K decks4.06K decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion3.86K decks4.06K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion3.79K decks4.06K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
93%inclusion3.77K decks4.06K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
92%inclusion3.74K decks4.06K decks
88%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion3.75K decks4.01K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
91%inclusion3.69K decks4.06K decks
86%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion3.61K decks4.06K decks
85%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion3.69K decks4.05K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
89%inclusion3.62K decks4.06K decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
89%inclusion3.60K decks4.06K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
88%inclusion3.59K decks4.06K decks
84%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
88%inclusion3.56K decks4.06K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion3.51K decks4.06K decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion3.35K decks3.91K decks
80%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
84%inclusion3.41K decks4.06K decks
80%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
83%inclusion3.36K decks4.06K decks
79%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
78%inclusion3.16K decks4.06K decks
74%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
77%inclusion3.13K decks4.06K decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
71%inclusion2.89K decks4.06K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion1.02K decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion623 decks4.06K decks
0%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion575 decks4.06K decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion514 decks4.06K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion496 decks4.06K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion490 decks4.06K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion414 decks4.06K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.1%inclusion371 decks4.06K decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.4%inclusion301 decks4.06K decks
-11%synergy
Aura Shards
6.7%inclusion270 decks4.06K decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
68%inclusion2.75K decks4.06K decks
64%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
63%inclusion2.55K decks4.06K decks
53%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
51%inclusion2.06K decks4.06K decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
50%inclusion2.02K decks4.06K decks
43%synergy
Setessan Champion
48%inclusion1.94K decks4.06K decks
41%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
45%inclusion1.81K decks4.06K decks
32%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion1.72K decks4.06K decks
37%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion1.55K decks4.06K decks
34%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion1.54K decks4.06K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion1.50K decks4.06K decks
12%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion1.45K decks4.06K decks
34%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
33%inclusion1.33K decks4.06K decks
31%synergy
Guru Pathik
31%inclusion1.25K decks4.06K decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
31%inclusion1.24K decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
30%inclusion1.20K decks4.06K decks
12%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.15K decks4.06K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion1.08K decks4.06K decks
24%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion992 decks4.06K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion948 decks4.06K decks
20%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion902 decks4.06K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion822 decks4.06K decks
16%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion805 decks4.06K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion792 decks4.06K decks
9%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
19%inclusion772 decks4.06K decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion768 decks4.06K decks
13%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion748 decks4.06K decks
16%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion657 decks4.06K decks
13%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
16%inclusion654 decks4.06K decks
14%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
15%inclusion619 decks4.06K decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion601 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion584 decks4.06K decks
12%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
14%inclusion576 decks4.06K decks
3%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
13%inclusion518 decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion494 decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion451 decks4.06K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion448 decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion423 decks4.06K decks
5%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion410 decks4.06K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.5%inclusion385 decks4.06K decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.4%inclusion380 decks4.06K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.5%inclusion343 decks4.06K decks
4%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
8.1%inclusion327 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.0%inclusion325 decks4.06K decks
5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.2%inclusion294 decks4.06K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.9%inclusion278 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.3%inclusion255 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
5.8%inclusion236 decks4.06K decks
5%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.8%inclusion236 decks4.06K decks
0%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.7%inclusion232 decks4.06K decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.6%inclusion228 decks4.06K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
55%inclusion2.22K decks4.06K decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion1.99K decks4.06K decks
10%synergy
Cloudshift
48%inclusion1.94K decks4.06K decks
46%synergy
Essence Flux
40%inclusion1.63K decks4.06K decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion1.40K decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion1.40K decks4.06K decks
12%synergy
Flicker of Fate
34%inclusion1.37K decks4.06K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion1.16K decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
26%inclusion1.04K decks4.06K decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion608 decks4.06K decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion600 decks4.06K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion537 decks4.06K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion515 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion440 decks4.06K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion415 decks4.06K decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion396 decks4.06K decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion396 decks4.06K decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion394 decks4.06K decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion394 decks4.06K decks
3%synergy
Blur
9.2%inclusion373 decks4.06K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion356 decks4.06K decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.6%inclusion349 decks4.06K decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
8.5%inclusion343 decks4.06K decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.4%inclusion341 decks4.06K decks
0%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.0%inclusion325 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
7.7%inclusion312 decks4.06K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.5%inclusion306 decks4.06K decks
-2%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.5%inclusion265 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.5%inclusion252 decks3.88K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.4%inclusion260 decks4.06K decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.3%inclusion255 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.2%inclusion212 decks4.06K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
56%inclusion2.27K decks4.06K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
50%inclusion2.04K decks4.06K decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion1.51K decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion1.42K decks4.06K decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion1.36K decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
25%inclusion1.03K decks4.06K decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.02K decks4.06K decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion845 decks4.06K decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion742 decks4.06K decks
14%synergy
Replenish
16%inclusion634 decks4.06K decks
14%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion602 decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion511 decks3.95K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion457 decks4.06K decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion443 decks4.06K decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion409 decks4.06K decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.8%inclusion355 decks4.03K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.7%inclusion354 decks4.06K decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.6%inclusion348 decks4.06K decks
1%synergy
Splash Portal
8.4%inclusion341 decks4.06K decks
8%synergy
Another Round
6.5%inclusion264 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.2%inclusion212 decks4.06K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.25K decks4.06K decks
29%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion827 decks4.06K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.4%inclusion342 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.8%inclusion315 decks4.06K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
71%inclusion2.89K decks4.06K decks
67%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
67%inclusion2.73K decks4.06K decks
64%synergy
Sterling Grove
64%inclusion2.59K decks4.06K decks
56%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion2.04K decks4.06K decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.47K decks4.06K decks
34%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.46K decks4.06K decks
29%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
35%inclusion1.42K decks4.06K decks
28%synergy
Annie Joins Up
25%inclusion1.01K decks4.06K decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion950 decks4.06K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion923 decks4.06K decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion903 decks4.06K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
22%inclusion899 decks4.06K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion721 decks4.06K decks
16%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion532 decks4.06K decks
10%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion530 decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion495 decks4.06K decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion491 decks4.06K decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion483 decks4.06K decks
9%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion407 decks4.06K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9.4%inclusion381 decks4.06K decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Omen
9.2%inclusion374 decks4.06K decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
9.0%inclusion365 decks4.06K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion354 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
7.6%inclusion307 decks4.06K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion284 decks4.06K decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.6%inclusion267 decks4.06K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.4%inclusion258 decks4.06K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
6.2%inclusion251 decks4.06K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.6%inclusion228 decks4.06K decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.2%inclusion213 decks4.06K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.0%inclusion323 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion1.90K decks4.06K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
46%inclusion1.85K decks4.06K decks
39%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion777 decks4.06K decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion608 decks4.06K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion501 decks4.06K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion367 decks4.06K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.9%inclusion281 decks4.06K decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.6%inclusion226 decks4.06K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion215 decks4.06K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion3.19K decks4.06K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion3.17K decks4.06K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion1.97K decks4.06K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.15K decks4.06K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion688 decks4.06K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion380 decks4.06K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.8%inclusion317 decks4.06K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion314 decks4.06K decks
-9%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.6%inclusion309 decks4.06K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion3.71K decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion3.65K decks4.06K decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.64K decks4.06K decks
2%synergy
Island
88%inclusion3.58K decks4.06K decks
10%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion3.42K decks4.06K decks
8%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion3.41K decks4.06K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion2.49K decks4.06K decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.07K decks4.05K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion1.80K decks4.06K decks
14%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion1.72K decks4.06K decks
13%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion1.64K decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
37%inclusion1.51K decks4.06K decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.49K decks4.06K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.47K decks4.06K decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.43K decks4.06K decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion1.43K decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion1.36K decks4.06K decks
13%synergy
Indatha Triome
33%inclusion1.33K decks4.06K decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion1.29K decks4.06K decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
31%inclusion1.24K decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
30%inclusion1.22K decks4.06K decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion1.21K decks4.06K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion1.18K decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion1.16K decks4.06K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion1.15K decks4.06K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion1.11K decks4.06K decks
-16%synergy
Zagoth Triome
27%inclusion1.09K decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion1.02K decks4.06K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion918 decks4.06K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion907 decks4.06K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
22%inclusion877 decks4.06K decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion876 decks4.06K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion870 decks4.06K decks
-2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
19%inclusion786 decks4.06K decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion776 decks4.06K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion763 decks4.06K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion756 decks4.06K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion711 decks4.06K decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion705 decks4.06K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion698 decks4.06K decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion670 decks4.06K decks
-2%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion661 decks4.06K decks
1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
16%inclusion658 decks4.06K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion577 decks4.06K decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion542 decks4.06K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
13%inclusion540 decks4.06K decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion536 decks4.06K decks
0%synergy
Bayou
12%inclusion506 decks4.06K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
12%inclusion497 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion491 decks4.06K decks
-4%synergy