Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Optimized

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #702
48decks
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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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The Spirit Oasis
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Southern Air Temple
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
85%synergy
Northern Air Temple
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
81%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
60%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of Calm Waters
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
95%synergy
Sanctum of All
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
95%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
95%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
89%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
87%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
87%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
85%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Cleansing Fire
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
81%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
81%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Sterling Grove
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Blossoms
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Bloom Tender
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Displacer Kitten
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Setessan Champion
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Soulherder
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Guru Pathik
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Doomwake Giant
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Noble Hierarch
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Shrine Steward
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Mystic
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Vitality
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Entity Tracker
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Grim Guardian
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fortune, Loyal Steed
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Cloudshift
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Essence Flux
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Momentary Blink
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Flicker of Fate
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Planar Incision
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Displace
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Parting Gust
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Scrollshift
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Replenish
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Aang's Journey
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Flicker
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Another Round
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Coalition Victory
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Panharmonicon
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Umbral Mantle
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sphere of Safety
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Greater Auramancy
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Airbender Ascension
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Paradox Haze
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Skybind
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Abundant Growth
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Privileged Position
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Forest
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Island
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Mountain
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Temple Garden
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
25%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Stomping Ground
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Savannah
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Indatha Triome
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bayou
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
12%synergy
The World Tree
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Ketria Triome
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Raffine's Tower
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Zagoth Triome
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy