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
Hidden Hideout
1.5%inclusion14 decks926 decks
-8%synergy
Go Ninja Go
1.3%inclusion11 decks877 decks
1%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
1.1%inclusion17 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Frog Butler
0.4%inclusion4 decks899 decks
0%synergy
Koya, Death from Above
0.2%inclusion2 decks877 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
92%inclusion4.38K decks4.78K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion4.52K decks4.78K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion4.45K decks4.78K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
93%inclusion4.43K decks4.78K decks
88%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
93%inclusion4.42K decks4.73K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
92%inclusion4.38K decks4.78K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
91%inclusion4.33K decks4.78K decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion4.33K decks4.77K decks
85%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion4.25K decks4.78K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
89%inclusion4.24K decks4.78K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
88%inclusion4.22K decks4.78K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
88%inclusion4.19K decks4.78K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
87%inclusion4.16K decks4.78K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion4.12K decks4.78K decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
86%inclusion3.97K decks4.63K decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
83%inclusion3.98K decks4.78K decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
83%inclusion3.94K decks4.78K decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion3.69K decks4.78K decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
77%inclusion3.67K decks4.78K decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
71%inclusion3.38K decks4.78K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion1.22K decks4.78K decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion733 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion649 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion598 decks4.78K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion578 decks4.78K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion553 decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion491 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.4%inclusion447 decks4.78K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.5%inclusion360 decks4.78K decks
-10%synergy
Aura Shards
6.9%inclusion331 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
67%inclusion3.22K decks4.78K decks
64%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
63%inclusion2.99K decks4.78K decks
53%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
51%inclusion2.42K decks4.78K decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
49%inclusion2.32K decks4.78K decks
42%synergy
Setessan Champion
47%inclusion2.25K decks4.78K decks
41%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
44%inclusion2.11K decks4.78K decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion2.01K decks4.78K decks
36%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion1.83K decks4.78K decks
34%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion1.82K decks4.78K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion1.79K decks4.78K decks
13%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion1.72K decks4.78K decks
34%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
33%inclusion1.56K decks4.78K decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion1.46K decks4.78K decks
13%synergy
Guru Pathik
31%inclusion1.46K decks4.78K decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion1.44K decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.32K decks4.78K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion1.25K decks4.78K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion1.15K decks4.78K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.78K decks
20%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion1.05K decks4.78K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion961 decks4.78K decks
16%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion943 decks4.78K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion929 decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion888 decks4.78K decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
18%inclusion880 decks4.78K decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion853 decks4.78K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion760 decks4.78K decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion752 decks4.78K decks
15%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
15%inclusion729 decks4.78K decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion720 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
15%inclusion695 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion683 decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion587 decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion571 decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion545 decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion522 decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion480 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion470 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.3%inclusion444 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.3%inclusion442 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.5%inclusion406 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.0%inclusion381 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
7.6%inclusion362 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.3%inclusion347 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.7%inclusion318 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.4%inclusion305 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.2%inclusion294 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.9%inclusion284 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.7%inclusion270 decks4.78K decks
2%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.5%inclusion263 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
55%inclusion2.64K decks4.78K decks
52%synergy
Cloudshift
48%inclusion2.32K decks4.78K decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion2.30K decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Essence Flux
41%inclusion1.97K decks4.78K decks
40%synergy
Flicker of Fate
35%inclusion1.67K decks4.78K decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion1.65K decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion1.63K decks4.78K decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
26%inclusion1.25K decks4.78K decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion705 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion703 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion628 decks4.78K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion596 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion504 decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion489 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion478 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion467 decks4.78K decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion464 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.4%inclusion451 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Blur
9.3%inclusion444 decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Personify
9.0%inclusion181 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion416 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.6%inclusion410 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.5%inclusion405 decks4.78K decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.5%inclusion405 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
8.0%inclusion383 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.9%inclusion378 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion352 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.6%inclusion313 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.5%inclusion312 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.4%inclusion297 decks4.61K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.2%inclusion295 decks4.78K decks
-7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.5%inclusion264 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion2.63K decks4.78K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
50%inclusion2.38K decks4.78K decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion1.75K decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion1.65K decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion1.55K decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.78K decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion980 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion885 decks4.78K decks
14%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion729 decks4.78K decks
13%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion675 decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion592 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion535 decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion533 decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion464 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.7%inclusion412 decks4.75K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.6%inclusion411 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.3%inclusion398 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Splash Portal
8.3%inclusion398 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Another Round
6.8%inclusion324 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.1%inclusion245 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.50K decks4.78K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
21%inclusion991 decks4.78K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.8%inclusion371 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion367 decks4.78K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
70%inclusion3.36K decks4.78K decks
66%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
66%inclusion3.15K decks4.78K decks
62%synergy
Sterling Grove
63%inclusion3.02K decks4.78K decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion2.39K decks4.78K decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.74K decks4.78K decks
35%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.71K decks4.78K decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
35%inclusion1.66K decks4.78K decks
28%synergy
Annie Joins Up
24%inclusion1.17K decks4.78K decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion1.11K decks4.78K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.78K decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.78K decks
21%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion836 decks4.78K decks
16%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion608 decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion604 decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion587 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion569 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion560 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion489 decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion454 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Privileged Position
9.2%inclusion438 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
9.0%inclusion430 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.6%inclusion412 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
7.2%inclusion343 decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.2%inclusion343 decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion309 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.2%inclusion297 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
5.9%inclusion284 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.5%inclusion261 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.1%inclusion245 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.0%inclusion381 decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion2.22K decks4.78K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion2.15K decks4.78K decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion885 decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion702 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion586 decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion436 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.6%inclusion317 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion265 decks4.78K decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.2%inclusion250 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion3.77K decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion3.74K decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.35K decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.34K decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion827 decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion449 decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.9%inclusion378 decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion371 decks4.78K decks
-8%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.6%inclusion365 decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion4.36K decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion4.29K decks4.78K decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion4.28K decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion4.20K decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion4.01K decks4.78K decks
7%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion4.01K decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion2.94K decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.43K decks4.77K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion2.11K decks4.78K decks
14%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion2.05K decks4.78K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion1.91K decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.78K decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion1.74K decks4.78K decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion1.74K decks4.78K decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.68K decks4.78K decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion1.66K decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion1.57K decks4.78K decks
13%synergy
Indatha Triome
32%inclusion1.52K decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.49K decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
30%inclusion1.42K decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.40K decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
29%inclusion1.38K decks4.78K decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion1.38K decks4.78K decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.35K decks4.78K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion1.33K decks4.78K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion1.31K decks4.78K decks
-16%synergy
Zagoth Triome
26%inclusion1.26K decks4.78K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion1.05K decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.78K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion1K decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion1K decks4.78K decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion908 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
19%inclusion898 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion893 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion870 decks4.78K decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion846 decks4.78K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion839 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion834 decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion810 decks4.78K decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion747 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
16%inclusion746 decks4.78K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion672 decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion649 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion648 decks4.78K decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion647 decks4.78K decks
1%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion613 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion585 decks4.78K decks
-3%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion583 decks4.78K decks
0%synergy