Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Expensive

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
87%inclusion251 decks289 decks
78%synergy
Northern Air Temple
81%inclusion241 decks297 decks
73%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
77%inclusion232 decks300 decks
69%synergy
Southern Air Temple
77%inclusion230 decks300 decks
72%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
56%inclusion153 decks275 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
93%inclusion278 decks300 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion285 decks300 decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
94%inclusion283 decks300 decks
90%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
91%inclusion274 decks300 decks
87%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
89%inclusion267 decks300 decks
84%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
87%inclusion260 decks300 decks
82%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
84%inclusion252 decks300 decks
79%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
80%inclusion240 decks300 decks
76%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
77%inclusion231 decks300 decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
75%inclusion226 decks300 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Night's Reach
74%inclusion223 decks300 decks
70%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
71%inclusion212 decks300 decks
66%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
71%inclusion212 decks300 decks
61%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
70%inclusion209 decks300 decks
65%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
64%inclusion192 decks300 decks
60%synergy
Ephemerate
61%inclusion182 decks300 decks
58%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
57%inclusion172 decks300 decks
54%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
57%inclusion171 decks300 decks
53%synergy
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion167 decks300 decks
31%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
55%inclusion166 decks300 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
46%inclusion137 decks300 decks
32%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
44%inclusion132 decks300 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion110 decks300 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion97 decks300 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion93 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion90 decks300 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion89 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion87 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion81 decks300 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion63 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
53%inclusion160 decks300 decks
43%synergy
Displacer Kitten
51%inclusion154 decks300 decks
49%synergy
Bloom Tender
47%inclusion140 decks300 decks
30%synergy
Setessan Champion
42%inclusion126 decks300 decks
35%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
42%inclusion126 decks300 decks
34%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
42%inclusion125 decks300 decks
34%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
39%inclusion117 decks300 decks
26%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
37%inclusion112 decks300 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion101 decks300 decks
23%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
33%inclusion98 decks300 decks
27%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
31%inclusion93 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Destiny Spinner
30%inclusion90 decks300 decks
25%synergy
Soulherder
30%inclusion89 decks300 decks
28%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
29%inclusion87 decks300 decks
27%synergy
Noble Hierarch
28%inclusion85 decks300 decks
19%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
26%inclusion77 decks300 decks
15%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
23%inclusion70 decks300 decks
19%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
23%inclusion70 decks300 decks
20%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
23%inclusion69 decks300 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Vitality
23%inclusion69 decks300 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion59 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Entity Tracker
18%inclusion53 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Guru Pathik
17%inclusion50 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion48 decks300 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
16%inclusion47 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
16%inclusion47 decks300 decks
15%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
15%inclusion45 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Shrine Steward
15%inclusion44 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
14%inclusion42 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Doomwake Giant
14%inclusion41 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
12%inclusion36 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
12%inclusion35 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Starfield Mystic
11%inclusion34 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
11%inclusion34 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion32 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
11%inclusion32 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Composer of Spring
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.3%inclusion28 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
8.7%inclusion26 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion25 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion148 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Cloudshift
44%inclusion131 decks300 decks
42%synergy
Essence Flux
39%inclusion118 decks300 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion109 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion103 decks300 decks
25%synergy
Flicker of Fate
26%inclusion79 decks300 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion77 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion76 decks300 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion72 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion72 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Momentary Blink
23%inclusion70 decks300 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion69 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion61 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion48 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion45 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion45 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion41 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion40 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
13%inclusion39 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion36 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion35 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion34 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
-3%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion29 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion29 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.3%inclusion28 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Planar Incision
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.3%inclusion25 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion25 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Parting Gust
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Scrollshift
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Blur
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
42%inclusion125 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion122 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion121 decks300 decks
17%synergy
Replenish
39%inclusion118 decks300 decks
37%synergy
Aang's Journey
22%inclusion67 decks300 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion46 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
15%inclusion46 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion44 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion42 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion40 decks300 decks
-7%synergy
Cultivate
12%inclusion35 decks300 decks
-22%synergy
Splash Portal
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Resurgent Belief
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.3%inclusion22 decks300 decks
-15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.8%inclusion17 decks291 decks
-3%synergy
Flicker
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
23%inclusion69 decks300 decks
21%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion52 decks300 decks
15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion29 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
55%inclusion164 decks300 decks
46%synergy
Sphere of Safety
36%inclusion108 decks300 decks
30%synergy
Teleportation Circle
33%inclusion99 decks300 decks
31%synergy
Greater Auramancy
29%inclusion86 decks300 decks
27%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
27%inclusion80 decks300 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion67 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
20%inclusion61 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Airbender Ascension
19%inclusion56 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion54 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion52 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Paradox Haze
16%inclusion49 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
16%inclusion48 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
15%inclusion45 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
13%inclusion40 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Aura Shards
12%inclusion36 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion35 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion32 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Skybind
9.3%inclusion28 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.3%inclusion28 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
-1%synergy
Fertile Ground
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Privileged Position
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Omen
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Exploration
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Doubling Season
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
39%inclusion116 decks300 decks
27%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion114 decks300 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion102 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion87 decks300 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion65 decks300 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion52 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion41 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion240 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion218 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
32%inclusion97 decks300 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion80 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion64 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion58 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion56 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion40 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
99%inclusion297 decks300 decks
86%synergy
Savannah
98%inclusion294 decks300 decks
85%synergy
Tundra
97%inclusion292 decks300 decks
85%synergy
Bayou
97%inclusion290 decks300 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
93%inclusion280 decks300 decks
81%synergy
Taiga
92%inclusion277 decks300 decks
80%synergy
Volcanic Island
92%inclusion277 decks300 decks
80%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion273 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion272 decks300 decks
78%synergy
Plateau
86%inclusion257 decks300 decks
74%synergy
Badlands
80%inclusion241 decks300 decks
69%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion223 decks300 decks
47%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion211 decks300 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
70%inclusion210 decks300 decks
45%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion200 decks300 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion192 decks300 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion188 decks300 decks
39%synergy
Forest
62%inclusion185 decks300 decks
-18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion185 decks300 decks
36%synergy
Plains
59%inclusion178 decks300 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion172 decks300 decks
34%synergy
Island
57%inclusion171 decks300 decks
-21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion171 decks300 decks
34%synergy
Swamp
51%inclusion153 decks300 decks
-24%synergy
Mountain
49%inclusion148 decks300 decks
-27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion143 decks300 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion139 decks300 decks
28%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion137 decks300 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion135 decks300 decks
-17%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion127 decks300 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion123 decks300 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion114 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion110 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
34%inclusion103 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
27%inclusion82 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Indatha Triome
27%inclusion81 decks300 decks
5%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
27%inclusion80 decks297 decks
21%synergy
Ketria Triome
27%inclusion80 decks300 decks
2%synergy
The World Tree
26%inclusion78 decks300 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
26%inclusion77 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
25%inclusion76 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion69 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
22%inclusion67 decks300 decks
-1%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
22%inclusion67 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
22%inclusion66 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion65 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion64 decks300 decks
15%synergy
Raugrin Triome
20%inclusion61 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Savai Triome
17%inclusion51 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
16%inclusion49 decks300 decks
-4%synergy