Average Deck for Hei Bai, Forest Guardian - Budget Historic
Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #391
4decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Hei Bai, Forest GuardianHei Bai, Forest Guardian
Creatures (26)
- 1Anikthea, Hand of ErebosAnikthea, Hand of Erebos
- 1Artificer's AssistantArtificer's Assistant
- 1Blossom PrancerBlossom Prancer
- 1ChromanticoreChromanticore
- 1Coiling OracleCoiling Oracle
- 1Colossal SkyturtleColossal Skyturtle
- 1Faeburrow ElderFaeburrow Elder
- 1Ghen, Arcanum WeaverGhen, Arcanum Weaver
- 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
- 1Grenzo, Havoc RaiserGrenzo, Havoc Raiser
- 1Guru PathikGuru Pathik
- 1Humbler of MortalsHumbler of Mortals
- 1Inquisitive GlimmerInquisitive Glimmer
- 1Jukai NaturalistJukai Naturalist
- 1Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 1Narci, Fable SingerNarci, Fable Singer
- 1Shrine StewardShrine Steward
- 1Spirited CompanionSpirited Companion
- 1Weaver of HarmonyWeaver of Harmony
- 1Yenna, Redtooth RegentYenna, Redtooth Regent
- 1Zur the EnchanterZur the Enchanter
Instants (5)
- 1Heartless ActHeartless Act
- 1Protect // ServeProtect // Serve
- 1Sultai CharmSultai Charm
- 1TerminateTerminate
- 1When We Were YoungWhen We Were Young
Sorceries (5)
- 1Aang's JourneyAang's Journey
- 1Eerie UltimatumEerie Ultimatum
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Prismatic EndingPrismatic Ending
- 1They Went This WayThey Went This Way
Artifacts (6)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Mirror BoxMirror Box
- 1Prophetic PrismProphetic Prism
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of IndulgenceTalisman of Indulgence
Enchantments (18)
- 1A Realm RebornA Realm Reborn
- 1Crescent Island TempleCrescent Island Temple
- 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
- 1Kyoshi Island PlazaKyoshi Island Plaza
- 1Northern Air TempleNorthern Air Temple
- 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 Spirit OasisThe Spirit Oasis
- 1Watery GraspWatery Grasp
Lands (39)
- 1Arcane SanctumArcane Sanctum
- 1Ash BarrensAsh Barrens
- 1BrushlandBrushland
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 7ForestForest
- 1Frontier BivouacFrontier Bivouac
- 5IslandIsland
- 1Jungle ShrineJungle Shrine
- 3MountainMountain
- 1Mystic MonasteryMystic Monastery
- 1Nomad OutpostNomad Outpost
- 1Opulent PalaceOpulent Palace
- 5PlainsPlains
- 1Sandsteppe CitadelSandsteppe Citadel
- 1Savage LandsSavage Lands
- 1Sundown PassSundown Pass
- 3SwampSwamp
- 1Swiftwater CliffsSwiftwater Cliffs
- 1White Lotus HideoutWhite Lotus Hideout
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
Artificer's Assistant
Artificer's Assistant
Blossom Prancer
Blossom Prancer
Chromanticore
Chromanticore
Coiling Oracle
Coiling Oracle
Colossal Skyturtle
Colossal Skyturtle
Faeburrow Elder
Faeburrow Elder
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
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
Inquisitive Glimmer
Inquisitive Glimmer
Jukai Naturalist
Jukai Naturalist
Llanowar Elves
Llanowar Elves
Narci, Fable Singer
Narci, Fable Singer
Shrine Steward
Shrine Steward
Spirited Companion
Spirited Companion
Weaver of Harmony
Weaver of Harmony
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Zur the Enchanter
Zur the Enchanter
Instants (5)
Heartless Act
Heartless Act
Protect // Serve
Protect // Serve
Sultai Charm
Sultai Charm
Terminate
Terminate
When We Were Young
When We Were Young
Sorceries (5)
Aang's Journey
Aang's Journey
Eerie Ultimatum
Eerie Ultimatum
Farseek
Farseek
Prismatic Ending
Prismatic Ending
They Went This Way
They Went This Way
Artifacts (6)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Mirror Box
Mirror Box
Prophetic Prism
Prophetic Prism
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Indulgence
Talisman of Indulgence
Enchantments (18)
A Realm Reborn
A Realm Reborn
Crescent Island Temple
Crescent Island Temple
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
Kyoshi Island Plaza
Kyoshi Island Plaza
Northern Air Temple
Northern Air Temple
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 Spirit Oasis
The Spirit Oasis
Watery Grasp
Watery Grasp
Lands (16)
Arcane Sanctum
Arcane Sanctum
Ash Barrens
Ash Barrens
Brushland
Brushland
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Frontier Bivouac
Frontier Bivouac
Jungle Shrine
Jungle Shrine
Mystic Monastery
Mystic Monastery
Nomad Outpost
Nomad Outpost
Opulent Palace
Opulent Palace
Sandsteppe Citadel
Sandsteppe Citadel
Savage Lands
Savage Lands
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Swiftwater Cliffs
Swiftwater Cliffs
White Lotus Hideout
White Lotus Hideout
Basics (5)
Forest
7 Forest
Island
5 Island
Mountain
3 Mountain
Plains
5 Plains
Swamp
3 Swamp