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Average Deck for Hei Bai, Forest Guardian - Budget Core Historic
Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Hei Bai, Forest GuardianHei Bai, Forest Guardian
Creatures (24)
- 1Anikthea, Hand of ErebosAnikthea, Hand of Erebos
- 1Baleful StrixBaleful Strix
- 1Blossom PrancerBlossom Prancer
- 1ChromanticoreChromanticore
- 1Coiling OracleCoiling Oracle
- 1Generous VisitorGenerous Visitor
- 1Geothermal KamiGeothermal Kami
- 1Go-Shintai of Ancient WarsGo-Shintai of Ancient Wars
- 1Go-Shintai of Boundless VigorGo-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
- 1Go-Shintai of Hidden CrueltyGo-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
- 1Go-Shintai of Life's OriginGo-Shintai of Life's Origin
- 1Go-Shintai of Lost WisdomGo-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
- 1Go-Shintai of Shared PurposeGo-Shintai of Shared Purpose
- 1Golden-Tail DiscipleGolden-Tail Disciple
- 1Grenzo, Havoc RaiserGrenzo, Havoc Raiser
- 1Guru PathikGuru Pathik
- 1Humbler of MortalsHumbler of Mortals
- 1Jukai NaturalistJukai Naturalist
- 1Shrine StewardShrine Steward
- 1Sky-Blessed SamuraiSky-Blessed Samurai
- 1Spirited CompanionSpirited Companion
- 1Sunblade SamuraiSunblade Samurai
- 1Weaver of HarmonyWeaver of Harmony
- 1Yenna, Redtooth RegentYenna, Redtooth Regent
Instants (10)
- 1Assassin's InkAssassin's Ink
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1Return to ActionReturn to Action
- 1Spell PierceSpell Pierce
- 1Sultai CharmSultai Charm
- 1Tamiyo's SafekeepingTamiyo's Safekeeping
- 1TerminateTerminate
- 1Unite the CoalitionUnite the Coalition
- 1When We Were YoungWhen We Were Young
- 1You Are Already DeadYou Are Already Dead
Sorceries (3)
- 1Commune with SpiritsCommune with Spirits
- 1ExploreExplore
- 1Migration PathMigration Path
Artifacts (6)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Ecologist's TerrariumEcologist's Terrarium
- 1Mirror BoxMirror Box
- 1Prophetic PrismProphetic Prism
- 1Worn PowerstoneWorn Powerstone
Enchantments (22)
- 1Crescent Island TempleCrescent Island Temple
- 1Enchantress's PresenceEnchantress's Presence
- 1Grafted GrowthGrafted Growth
- 1Honden of Cleansing FireHonden of Cleansing Fire
- 1Honden of Infinite RageHonden of Infinite Rage
- 1Honden of Life's WebHonden of Life's Web
- 1Honden of Night's ReachHonden of Night's Reach
- 1Honden of Seeing WindsHonden of Seeing Winds
- 1Intercessor's ArrestIntercessor's Arrest
- 1Kyoshi Island PlazaKyoshi Island Plaza
- 1Maelstrom NexusMaelstrom Nexus
- 1Northern Air TempleNorthern Air Temple
- 1Path to the World TreePath to the World Tree
- 1Sanctum of AllSanctum of All
- 1Sanctum of Calm WatersSanctum of Calm Waters
- 1Sanctum of Fruitful HarvestSanctum of Fruitful Harvest
- 1Sanctum of Shattered HeightsSanctum of Shattered Heights
- 1Sanctum of Stone FangsSanctum of Stone Fangs
- 1Sanctum of Tranquil LightSanctum of Tranquil Light
- 1Southern Air TempleSouthern Air Temple
- 1The Modern AgeThe Modern Age
- 1The Spirit OasisThe Spirit Oasis
Lands (34)
- 1Arcane SanctumArcane Sanctum
- 1Cascading CataractsCascading Cataracts
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Crumbling NecropolisCrumbling Necropolis
- 1Crystal QuarryCrystal Quarry
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 3ForestForest
- 1Frontier BivouacFrontier Bivouac
- 2IslandIsland
- 1Jungle HollowJungle Hollow
- 1Jungle ShrineJungle Shrine
- 2MountainMountain
- 1Mystic MonasteryMystic Monastery
- 1Nomad OutpostNomad Outpost
- 1Opulent PalaceOpulent Palace
- 2PlainsPlains
- 1Restless FortressRestless Fortress
- 1Sandsteppe CitadelSandsteppe Citadel
- 1Savage LandsSavage Lands
- 1Sheltered ThicketSheltered Thicket
- 1Sokenzan, Crucible of DefianceSokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
- 2SwampSwamp
- 1Swiftwater CliffsSwiftwater Cliffs
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Thornwood FallsThornwood Falls
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
Baleful Strix
Baleful Strix
Blossom Prancer
Blossom Prancer
Chromanticore
Chromanticore
Coiling Oracle
Coiling Oracle
Generous Visitor
Generous Visitor
Geothermal Kami
Geothermal Kami
Golden-Tail Disciple
Golden-Tail Disciple
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
Guru Pathik
Guru Pathik
Humbler of Mortals
Humbler of Mortals
Jukai Naturalist
Jukai Naturalist
Shrine Steward
Shrine Steward
Sky-Blessed Samurai
Sky-Blessed Samurai
Spirited Companion
Spirited Companion
Sunblade Samurai
Sunblade Samurai
Weaver of Harmony
Weaver of Harmony
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Instants (10)
Assassin's Ink
Assassin's Ink
Beast Within
Beast Within
Return to Action
Return to Action
Spell Pierce
Spell Pierce
Sultai Charm
Sultai Charm
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Terminate
Terminate
Unite the Coalition
Unite the Coalition
When We Were Young
When We Were Young
You Are Already Dead
You Are Already Dead
Sorceries (3)
Commune with Spirits
Commune with Spirits
Explore
Explore
Migration Path
Migration Path
Artifacts (6)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Ecologist's Terrarium
Ecologist's Terrarium
Mirror Box
Mirror Box
Prophetic Prism
Prophetic Prism
Worn Powerstone
Worn Powerstone
Enchantments (22)
Crescent Island Temple
Crescent Island Temple
Enchantress's Presence
Enchantress's Presence
Grafted Growth
Grafted Growth
Honden of Cleansing Fire
Honden of Cleansing Fire
Honden of Infinite Rage
Honden of Infinite Rage
Honden of Life's Web
Honden of Life's Web
Honden of Night's Reach
Honden of Night's Reach
Honden of Seeing Winds
Honden of Seeing Winds
Intercessor's Arrest
Intercessor's Arrest
Kyoshi Island Plaza
Kyoshi Island Plaza
Maelstrom Nexus
Maelstrom Nexus
Northern Air Temple
Northern Air Temple
Path to the World Tree
Path to the World Tree
Sanctum of All
Sanctum of All
Sanctum of Calm Waters
Sanctum of Calm Waters
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
Southern Air Temple
Southern Air Temple
The Modern Age
The Modern Age
The Spirit Oasis
The Spirit Oasis
Lands (23)
Arcane Sanctum
Arcane Sanctum
Cascading Cataracts
Cascading Cataracts
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crumbling Necropolis
Crumbling Necropolis
Crystal Quarry
Crystal Quarry
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Frontier Bivouac
Frontier Bivouac
Jungle Hollow
Jungle Hollow
Jungle Shrine
Jungle Shrine
Mystic Monastery
Mystic Monastery
Nomad Outpost
Nomad Outpost
Opulent Palace
Opulent Palace
Restless Fortress
Restless Fortress
Sandsteppe Citadel
Sandsteppe Citadel
Savage Lands
Savage Lands
Sheltered Thicket
Sheltered Thicket
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
Swiftwater Cliffs
Swiftwater Cliffs
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Thornwood Falls
Thornwood Falls
Basics (5)
Forest
3 Forest
Island
2 Island
Mountain
2 Mountain
Plains
2 Plains
Swamp
2 Swamp