Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Shrines

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
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
The Mind Stone
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Studious First-Year
3.2%inclusion2 decks62 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
97%inclusion182 decks188 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
96%inclusion180 decks188 decks
91%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
96%inclusion180 decks187 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
95%inclusion178 decks188 decks
90%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
92%inclusion173 decks188 decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
92%inclusion173 decks188 decks
88%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
89%inclusion167 decks188 decks
87%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
91%inclusion172 decks188 decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
91%inclusion172 decks188 decks
87%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
89%inclusion167 decks188 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Northern Air Temple
89%inclusion167 decks188 decks
84%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
88%inclusion166 decks188 decks
84%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
88%inclusion166 decks188 decks
84%synergy
Southern Air Temple
88%inclusion165 decks188 decks
84%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
88%inclusion163 decks186 decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
85%inclusion159 decks188 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
82%inclusion155 decks188 decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
75%inclusion141 decks188 decks
71%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
74%inclusion140 decks188 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
72%inclusion136 decks188 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Aura Shards
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Weaver
68%inclusion128 decks188 decks
59%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
63%inclusion119 decks188 decks
60%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
60%inclusion112 decks188 decks
50%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
47%inclusion89 decks188 decks
41%synergy
Setessan Champion
45%inclusion85 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
45%inclusion84 decks188 decks
37%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
37%inclusion70 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
35%inclusion66 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Soulherder
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Destiny Spinner
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Guru Pathik
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Entity Tracker
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Bloom Tender
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Shrine Steward
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Doomwake Giant
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Mystic
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Noble Hierarch
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Great Divide Guide
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Composer of Spring
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
53%inclusion100 decks188 decks
50%synergy
Cloudshift
47%inclusion89 decks188 decks
46%synergy
Essence Flux
39%inclusion74 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Flicker of Fate
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Momentary Blink
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Scrollshift
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Personify
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Aang's Journey
52%inclusion98 decks188 decks
49%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion93 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Replenish
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Shared Roots
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Splash Portal
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Another Round
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
65%inclusion123 decks188 decks
62%synergy
Sterling Grove
59%inclusion111 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Sphere of Safety
43%inclusion81 decks188 decks
37%synergy
Airbender Ascension
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
36%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
37%inclusion69 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Teleportation Circle
35%inclusion65 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Annie Joins Up
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Greater Auramancy
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Fertile Ground
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Skybind
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Omen
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Paradox Haze
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Spelunking
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Privileged Position
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Leader
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
2%synergy
The Kami War
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion80 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion150 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion146 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
43%inclusion81 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Timeless Lotus
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion177 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion176 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion175 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Island
88%inclusion166 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion161 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion160 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion121 decks188 decks
1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
55%inclusion103 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Temple Garden
37%inclusion70 decks188 decks
8%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion68 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
36%inclusion67 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Stomping Ground
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
-14%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Indatha Triome
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Ketria Triome
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Opulent Palace
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Savannah
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Glade
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
4%synergy