Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander)

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Daydream
14%inclusion124 decks906 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
5.5%inclusion52 decks938 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Seminar
2.4%inclusion22 decks906 decks
1%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
1.7%inclusion15 decks862 decks
1%synergy
The Mind Stone
1.6%inclusion6 decks366 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion5.14K decks5.43K decks
90%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
91%inclusion4.94K decks5.43K decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion5.05K decks5.43K decks
89%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
93%inclusion5.01K decks5.38K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
92%inclusion5.02K decks5.43K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
91%inclusion4.95K decks5.43K decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
90%inclusion4.88K decks5.43K decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
90%inclusion4.90K decks5.42K decks
85%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion4.81K decks5.43K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
88%inclusion4.79K decks5.43K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
88%inclusion4.76K decks5.43K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
87%inclusion4.72K decks5.43K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
86%inclusion4.69K decks5.43K decks
82%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
85%inclusion4.64K decks5.43K decks
81%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
85%inclusion4.51K decks5.28K decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
83%inclusion4.48K decks5.43K decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
82%inclusion4.46K decks5.43K decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion4.17K decks5.43K decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
76%inclusion4.13K decks5.43K decks
72%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
70%inclusion3.80K decks5.43K decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion1.41K decks5.43K decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion828 decks5.43K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion704 decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion667 decks5.43K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion661 decks5.43K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion627 decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion566 decks5.43K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.2%inclusion497 decks5.43K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.9%inclusion429 decks5.43K decks
-10%synergy
Aura Shards
6.9%inclusion373 decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
66%inclusion3.60K decks5.43K decks
63%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
61%inclusion3.33K decks5.43K decks
52%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
50%inclusion2.71K decks5.43K decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
48%inclusion2.59K decks5.43K decks
41%synergy
Setessan Champion
46%inclusion2.50K decks5.43K decks
40%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
43%inclusion2.33K decks5.43K decks
30%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion2.27K decks5.43K decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion2.09K decks5.43K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion2.04K decks5.43K decks
13%synergy
Destiny Spinner
37%inclusion2.03K decks5.43K decks
33%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion1.97K decks5.43K decks
35%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
32%inclusion1.75K decks5.43K decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion1.68K decks5.43K decks
13%synergy
Guru Pathik
30%inclusion1.63K decks5.43K decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion1.60K decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.50K decks5.43K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion1.40K decks5.43K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion1.29K decks5.43K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
22%inclusion1.21K decks5.43K decks
19%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion1.18K decks5.43K decks
20%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion1.07K decks5.43K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion1.06K decks5.43K decks
9%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
19%inclusion1.06K decks5.43K decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion993 decks5.43K decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
18%inclusion971 decks5.43K decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion944 decks5.43K decks
15%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion875 decks5.43K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
15%inclusion839 decks5.43K decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion818 decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
15%inclusion808 decks5.43K decks
4%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
15%inclusion803 decks5.43K decks
12%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion778 decks5.43K decks
12%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion656 decks5.43K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion649 decks5.43K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion623 decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion597 decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion545 decks5.43K decks
8%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion532 decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.3%inclusion503 decks5.43K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.0%inclusion486 decks5.43K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.6%inclusion465 decks5.43K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.0%inclusion433 decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
7.1%inclusion384 decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.0%inclusion382 decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.4%inclusion348 decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.4%inclusion347 decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.3%inclusion344 decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.2%inclusion337 decks5.43K decks
4%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.6%inclusion306 decks5.43K decks
2%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.5%inclusion296 decks5.43K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
56%inclusion3.02K decks5.43K decks
53%synergy
Cloudshift
49%inclusion2.66K decks5.43K decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion2.62K decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
Essence Flux
42%inclusion2.28K decks5.43K decks
41%synergy
Flicker of Fate
36%inclusion1.93K decks5.43K decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion1.87K decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1.81K decks5.43K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.56K decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
27%inclusion1.46K decks5.43K decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion815 decks5.43K decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion783 decks5.43K decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion720 decks5.43K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion662 decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion576 decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion574 decks5.43K decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion558 decks5.43K decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion533 decks5.43K decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion519 decks5.43K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion519 decks5.43K decks
7%synergy
Blur
9.2%inclusion501 decks5.43K decks
9%synergy
Personify
9.0%inclusion244 decks2.72K decks
8%synergy
Parting Gust
8.8%inclusion478 decks5.43K decks
9%synergy
Negate
8.8%inclusion477 decks5.43K decks
0%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.3%inclusion449 decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
8.2%inclusion447 decks5.43K decks
2%synergy
Planar Incision
8.2%inclusion446 decks5.43K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.7%inclusion419 decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion402 decks5.43K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.7%inclusion366 decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.6%inclusion359 decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.4%inclusion347 decks5.43K decks
-7%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.4%inclusion336 decks5.26K decks
2%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.6%inclusion304 decks5.43K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.5%inclusion296 decks5.43K decks
0%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.1%inclusion275 decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion2.96K decks5.43K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
49%inclusion2.67K decks5.43K decks
46%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion1.96K decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion1.84K decks5.43K decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion1.72K decks5.43K decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.36K decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
24%inclusion1.30K decks5.43K decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion1.07K decks5.43K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion1.02K decks5.43K decks
15%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion818 decks5.43K decks
13%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion760 decks5.43K decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion676 decks5.32K decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion602 decks5.43K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion601 decks5.43K decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Manse
9.5%inclusion515 decks5.43K decks
7%synergy
Splash Portal
8.7%inclusion474 decks5.43K decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.7%inclusion468 decks5.39K decks
4%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.4%inclusion454 decks5.43K decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
7.9%inclusion431 decks5.43K decks
1%synergy
Another Round
7.1%inclusion386 decks5.43K decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.70K decks5.43K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion1.10K decks5.43K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion418 decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.2%inclusion393 decks5.43K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
69%inclusion3.76K decks5.43K decks
66%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
65%inclusion3.53K decks5.43K decks
62%synergy
Sterling Grove
62%inclusion3.37K decks5.43K decks
54%synergy
Sphere of Safety
49%inclusion2.67K decks5.43K decks
43%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.97K decks5.43K decks
34%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.94K decks5.43K decks
31%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
34%inclusion1.84K decks5.43K decks
27%synergy
Annie Joins Up
24%inclusion1.30K decks5.43K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion1.23K decks5.43K decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion1.21K decks5.43K decks
16%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion1.21K decks5.43K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
21%inclusion1.15K decks5.43K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion928 decks5.43K decks
15%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion682 decks5.43K decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion668 decks5.43K decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion660 decks5.43K decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion652 decks5.43K decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion626 decks5.43K decks
8%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion556 decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion527 decks5.43K decks
8%synergy
Privileged Position
9.0%inclusion491 decks5.43K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.8%inclusion476 decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.6%inclusion467 decks5.43K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion400 decks5.43K decks
-3%synergy
Far Traveler
6.9%inclusion376 decks5.43K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion343 decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.1%inclusion331 decks5.43K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
5.8%inclusion315 decks5.43K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.3%inclusion287 decks5.43K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.9%inclusion428 decks5.43K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion2.51K decks5.43K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion2.42K decks5.43K decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion984 decks5.43K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion804 decks5.43K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion656 decks5.43K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion499 decks5.43K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.6%inclusion358 decks5.43K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion319 decks5.43K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.3%inclusion289 decks5.43K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion4.28K decks5.43K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion4.25K decks5.43K decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.66K decks5.43K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.50K decks5.43K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion934 decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.2%inclusion500 decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.9%inclusion428 decks5.43K decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.9%inclusion427 decks5.43K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion414 decks5.43K decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion4.94K decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion4.87K decks5.43K decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.85K decks5.43K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion4.77K decks5.43K decks
9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion4.55K decks5.43K decks
7%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion4.55K decks5.43K decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion3.34K decks5.43K decks
-2%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.76K decks5.42K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion2.37K decks5.43K decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion2.33K decks5.43K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion2.15K decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion2K decks5.43K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.97K decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
35%inclusion1.92K decks5.43K decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.88K decks5.43K decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion1.85K decks5.43K decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
32%inclusion1.71K decks5.43K decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.68K decks5.43K decks
4%synergy
Indatha Triome
30%inclusion1.64K decks5.43K decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.58K decks5.43K decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion1.55K decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion1.54K decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.52K decks5.43K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion1.50K decks5.43K decks
-16%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
28%inclusion1.50K decks5.43K decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion1.49K decks5.43K decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
25%inclusion1.37K decks5.43K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
24%inclusion1.33K decks5.43K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion1.24K decks5.43K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion1.18K decks5.43K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion1.13K decks5.43K decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1.11K decks5.43K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
20%inclusion1.09K decks5.43K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion1.02K decks5.43K decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion1.02K decks5.43K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion989 decks5.43K decks
-4%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
18%inclusion975 decks5.43K decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion961 decks5.43K decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion961 decks5.43K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion939 decks5.43K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion919 decks5.43K decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
15%inclusion807 decks5.43K decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
15%inclusion805 decks5.43K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion752 decks5.43K decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion738 decks5.43K decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion738 decks5.43K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion737 decks5.43K decks
1%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion701 decks5.43K decks
0%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion668 decks5.43K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion660 decks5.43K decks
-3%synergy