Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Budget

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #702
300decks
Background image for The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
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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The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion278 decks296 decks
85%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
92%inclusion269 decks293 decks
84%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion273 decks299 decks
83%synergy
Southern Air Temple
90%inclusion269 decks300 decks
85%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
89%inclusion268 decks300 decks
81%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of Calm Waters
90%inclusion271 decks300 decks
86%synergy
Sanctum of All
89%inclusion266 decks300 decks
84%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
88%inclusion263 decks300 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
87%inclusion262 decks300 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
87%inclusion262 decks300 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
87%inclusion262 decks300 decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
87%inclusion261 decks300 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
86%inclusion258 decks300 decks
82%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
85%inclusion254 decks300 decks
80%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
83%inclusion249 decks300 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
83%inclusion248 decks300 decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
78%inclusion235 decks300 decks
77%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
75%inclusion226 decks300 decks
71%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
74%inclusion223 decks300 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
73%inclusion218 decks300 decks
69%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
71%inclusion213 decks300 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
69%inclusion208 decks300 decks
65%synergy
Aang's Journey
67%inclusion201 decks300 decks
64%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
50%inclusion151 decks300 decks
42%synergy
Guru Pathik
48%inclusion144 decks300 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
47%inclusion141 decks300 decks
37%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
41%inclusion123 decks300 decks
31%synergy
Shrine Steward
38%inclusion113 decks300 decks
36%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
36%inclusion109 decks300 decks
29%synergy
Setessan Champion
34%inclusion103 decks300 decks
28%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
32%inclusion97 decks300 decks
28%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
29%inclusion88 decks300 decks
26%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
29%inclusion86 decks300 decks
23%synergy
Destiny Spinner
28%inclusion83 decks300 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
27%inclusion80 decks300 decks
23%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion80 decks300 decks
23%synergy
Entity Tracker
26%inclusion79 decks300 decks
23%synergy
Soulherder
26%inclusion79 decks300 decks
25%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
25%inclusion75 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
22%inclusion67 decks300 decks
18%synergy
Starfield Mystic
21%inclusion62 decks300 decks
18%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
20%inclusion60 decks300 decks
17%synergy
Doomwake Giant
20%inclusion60 decks300 decks
17%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
20%inclusion59 decks300 decks
17%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
15%inclusion46 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
14%inclusion43 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Baboon Spirit
12%inclusion34 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
12%inclusion35 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
10%inclusion29 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion29 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Great Divide Guide
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
8.3%inclusion25 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Flickerwisp
8.3%inclusion25 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
7.3%inclusion22 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Grim Guardian
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Composer of Spring
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Hermitic Herbalist
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
0%synergy
The Lion-Turtle
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Kami of Transience
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Birds of Paradise
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
-20%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
42%inclusion127 decks300 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion121 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Essence Flux
35%inclusion104 decks300 decks
34%synergy
Flicker of Fate
35%inclusion104 decks300 decks
33%synergy
Momentary Blink
26%inclusion78 decks300 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion76 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion74 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Ephemerate
23%inclusion68 decks300 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion67 decks300 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion49 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Airbending Lesson
16%inclusion47 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
14%inclusion42 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
14%inclusion40 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Energybending
14%inclusion41 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Scrollshift
13%inclusion40 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Blur
12%inclusion37 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
12%inclusion36 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Parting Gust
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Planar Incision
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
9.3%inclusion28 decks300 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.3%inclusion25 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
7.3%inclusion21 decks286 decks
5%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
7.3%inclusion22 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Octopus Form
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Getaway Glamer
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.5%inclusion16 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Abandon Attachments
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
47%inclusion141 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion124 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion113 decks300 decks
17%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
29%inclusion86 decks300 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion79 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
25%inclusion74 decks294 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
19%inclusion58 decks300 decks
-7%synergy
Resurgent Belief
16%inclusion47 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion46 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
14%inclusion41 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion36 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Circuitous Route
11%inclusion34 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion34 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion33 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion29 decks300 decks
8%synergy
True Ancestry
8.7%inclusion26 decks299 decks
7%synergy
Splash Portal
8.3%inclusion25 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion25 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
-15%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Open the Gates
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Another Round
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Spirit World
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion61 decks300 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
39%inclusion117 decks300 decks
31%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion108 decks300 decks
27%synergy
Sphere of Safety
32%inclusion96 decks300 decks
26%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
30%inclusion91 decks300 decks
23%synergy
Fertile Ground
20%inclusion61 decks300 decks
16%synergy
Annie Joins Up
19%inclusion57 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
17%inclusion50 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion47 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Far Traveler
14%inclusion41 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Skybind
12%inclusion35 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion34 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
11%inclusion32 decks300 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion32 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Teleportation Circle
9.3%inclusion28 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.7%inclusion26 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.7%inclusion26 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Growth
8.3%inclusion25 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Leader
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Spelunking
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Paradox Haze
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Privileged Position
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion88 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion35 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion35 decks300 decks
-5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion28 decks286 decks
5%synergy
Baldur's Gate
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Realm of Koh
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Maze's End
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Gate
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Ba Sing Se
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion242 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion213 decks300 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion145 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion104 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion51 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion47 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion45 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion294 decks300 decks
18%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion291 decks300 decks
20%synergy
Island
96%inclusion289 decks300 decks
18%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion282 decks300 decks
19%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion278 decks300 decks
17%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion256 decks300 decks
-3%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
62%inclusion184 decks299 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion181 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion131 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion102 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
31%inclusion92 decks300 decks
16%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
30%inclusion89 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Shrine
29%inclusion87 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Opulent Palace
28%inclusion84 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
27%inclusion82 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion75 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
23%inclusion70 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
23%inclusion68 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
21%inclusion64 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Nomad Outpost
21%inclusion63 decks300 decks
8%synergy
The World Tree
17%inclusion52 decks300 decks
-12%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion50 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion49 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Grove
16%inclusion49 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Savage Lands
15%inclusion46 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
15%inclusion45 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion44 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
13%inclusion39 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion39 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion39 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Citadel Gate
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Manor Gate
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion35 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
11%inclusion34 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Cliffgate
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion32 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
11%inclusion32 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
11%inclusion32 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
11%inclusion32 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Meditation Pools
11%inclusion31 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Gond Gate
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Kyoshi Village
10%inclusion29 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
10%inclusion29 decks300 decks
3%synergy