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Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #391
7decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Hei Bai, Forest GuardianHei Bai, Forest Guardian
Creatures (27)
- 1Anikthea, Hand of ErebosAnikthea, Hand of Erebos
- 1Bogwater LumaretBogwater Lumaret
- 1Drogskol ReinforcementsDrogskol Reinforcements
- 1Ennis, Debate ModeratorEnnis, Debate Moderator
- 1Flopsie, Bumi's BuddyFlopsie, Bumi's Buddy
- 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
- 1Guru PathikGuru Pathik
- 1Hermitic HerbalistHermitic Herbalist
- 1Inquisitive GlimmerInquisitive Glimmer
- 1Jukai NaturalistJukai Naturalist
- 1Poison Dart FrogPoison Dart Frog
- 1Raucous AudienceRaucous Audience
- 1Sanctum WeaverSanctum Weaver
- 1Shrine StewardShrine Steward
- 1Spirited CompanionSpirited Companion
- 1Sythis, Harvest's HandSythis, Harvest's Hand
- 1The Lion-TurtleThe Lion-Turtle
- 1Toph, Hardheaded TeacherToph, Hardheaded Teacher
- 1Weaver of HarmonyWeaver of Harmony
- 1Yenna, Redtooth RegentYenna, Redtooth Regent
- 1Zur the EnchanterZur the Enchanter
Instants (6)
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1EnergybendingEnergybending
- 1Protect // ServeProtect // Serve
- 1Royal TreatmentRoyal Treatment
- 1TerminateTerminate
- 1Unite the CoalitionUnite the Coalition
Sorceries (5)
- 1Aang's JourneyAang's Journey
- 1ExploreExplore
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
- 1Together as OneTogether as One
Artifacts (5)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chromatic LanternChromatic Lantern
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
Enchantments (18)
- 1Crescent Island TempleCrescent Island Temple
- 1Fertile GroundFertile Ground
- 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
- 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
Lands (38)
- 1Arcane SanctumArcane Sanctum
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 6ForestForest
- 1Frontier BivouacFrontier Bivouac
- 5IslandIsland
- 1Jungle ShrineJungle Shrine
- 3MountainMountain
- 1Mystic MonasteryMystic Monastery
- 1Nomad OutpostNomad Outpost
- 1Omashu CityOmashu City
- 1Opulent PalaceOpulent Palace
- 5PlainsPlains
- 1Realm of KohRealm of Koh
- 1Sandsteppe CitadelSandsteppe Citadel
- 1Savage LandsSavage Lands
- 3SwampSwamp
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Thriving GroveThriving Grove
- 1White Lotus HideoutWhite Lotus Hideout
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
Bogwater Lumaret
Bogwater Lumaret
Drogskol Reinforcements
Drogskol Reinforcements
Ennis, Debate Moderator
Ennis, Debate Moderator
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
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
Guru Pathik
Guru Pathik
Hermitic Herbalist
Hermitic Herbalist
Inquisitive Glimmer
Inquisitive Glimmer
Jukai Naturalist
Jukai Naturalist
Poison Dart Frog
Poison Dart Frog
Raucous Audience
Raucous Audience
Sanctum Weaver
Sanctum Weaver
Shrine Steward
Shrine Steward
Spirited Companion
Spirited Companion
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
The Lion-Turtle
The Lion-Turtle
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
Weaver of Harmony
Weaver of Harmony
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Zur the Enchanter
Zur the Enchanter
Instants (6)
Beast Within
Beast Within
Energybending
Energybending
Protect // Serve
Protect // Serve
Royal Treatment
Royal Treatment
Terminate
Terminate
Unite the Coalition
Unite the Coalition
Sorceries (5)
Aang's Journey
Aang's Journey
Explore
Explore
Farseek
Farseek
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Together as One
Together as One
Artifacts (5)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chromatic Lantern
Chromatic Lantern
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Enchantments (18)
Crescent Island Temple
Crescent Island Temple
Fertile Ground
Fertile Ground
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
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
Lands (16)
Arcane Sanctum
Arcane Sanctum
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
Omashu City
Omashu City
Opulent Palace
Opulent Palace
Realm of Koh
Realm of Koh
Sandsteppe Citadel
Sandsteppe Citadel
Savage Lands
Savage Lands
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Thriving Grove
Thriving Grove
White Lotus Hideout
White Lotus Hideout
Basics (5)
Forest
6 Forest
Island
5 Island
Mountain
3 Mountain
Plains
5 Plains
Swamp
3 Swamp