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Average Deck for Hei Bai, Forest Guardian - Optimized Spirits
Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #413
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Hei Bai, Forest GuardianHei Bai, Forest Guardian
Creatures (20)
- 1Baboon SpiritBaboon Spirit
- 1Blossom PrancerBlossom Prancer
- 1Generous VisitorGenerous Visitor
- 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
- 1Kodama of the Center TreeKodama of the Center Tree
- 1Kodama of the East TreeKodama of the East Tree
- 1Kodama of the North TreeKodama of the North Tree
- 1Kodama of the South TreeKodama of the South Tree
- 1Kodama of the West TreeKodama of the West Tree
- 1Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 1Sanctum WeaverSanctum Weaver
- 1Shrine StewardShrine Steward
- 1Solemn SimulacrumSolemn Simulacrum
- 1TallowispTallowisp
Instants (6)
- 1Airbending LessonAirbending Lesson
- 1Cycle of RenewalCycle of Renewal
- 1It'll Quench Ya!It'll Quench Ya!
- 1Lightning BoltLightning Bolt
- 1NegateNegate
- 1UnsummonUnsummon
Sorceries (7)
- 1Aang's JourneyAang's Journey
- 1Commune with SpiritsCommune with Spirits
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Idyllic TutorIdyllic Tutor
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
Artifacts (8)
- 1Altar of the PantheonAltar of the Pantheon
- 1Bender's WaterskinBender's Waterskin
- 1Cloudstone CurioCloudstone Curio
- 1Gilded LotusGilded Lotus
- 1Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Staff of DominationStaff of Domination
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
Enchantments (20)
- 1Crescent Island TempleCrescent Island Temple
- 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
- 1Prismatic OmenPrismatic Omen
- 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
- 1Second ChanceSecond Chance
- 1Southern Air TempleSouthern Air Temple
- 1Sterling GroveSterling Grove
- 1The Spirit OasisThe Spirit Oasis
Lands (38)
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1BayouBayou
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Fabled PassageFabled Passage
- 1Field of the DeadField of the Dead
- 3ForestForest
- 1Gruul TurfGruul Turf
- 1Guildless CommonsGuildless Commons
- 1Hollow TreesHollow Trees
- 2IslandIsland
- 1Krosan VergeKrosan Verge
- 1Meditation PoolsMeditation Pools
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 2MountainMountain
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 2PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1SavannahSavannah
- 2SwampSwamp
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Tangled IsletTangled Islet
- 1Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1Temple of MysteryTemple of Mystery
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Thespian's StageThespian's Stage
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1White Lotus HideoutWhite Lotus Hideout
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Baboon Spirit
Baboon Spirit
Blossom Prancer
Blossom Prancer
Generous Visitor
Generous Visitor
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
Kodama of the Center Tree
Kodama of the Center Tree
Kodama of the East Tree
Kodama of the East Tree
Kodama of the North Tree
Kodama of the North Tree
Kodama of the South Tree
Kodama of the South Tree
Kodama of the West Tree
Kodama of the West Tree
Llanowar Elves
Llanowar Elves
Sanctum Weaver
Sanctum Weaver
Shrine Steward
Shrine Steward
Solemn Simulacrum
Solemn Simulacrum
Tallowisp
Tallowisp
Instants (6)
Airbending Lesson
Airbending Lesson
Cycle of Renewal
Cycle of Renewal
It'll Quench Ya!
It'll Quench Ya!
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Negate
Negate
Unsummon
Unsummon
Sorceries (7)
Aang's Journey
Aang's Journey
Commune with Spirits
Commune with Spirits
Cultivate
Cultivate
Farseek
Farseek
Idyllic Tutor
Idyllic Tutor
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Artifacts (8)
Altar of the Pantheon
Altar of the Pantheon
Bender's Waterskin
Bender's Waterskin
Cloudstone Curio
Cloudstone Curio
Gilded Lotus
Gilded Lotus
Phyrexian Altar
Phyrexian Altar
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Staff of Domination
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (20)
Crescent Island Temple
Crescent Island Temple
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
Prismatic Omen
Prismatic Omen
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
Second Chance
Second Chance
Southern Air Temple
Southern Air Temple
Sterling Grove
Sterling Grove
The Spirit Oasis
The Spirit Oasis
Lands (27)
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Bayou
Bayou
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Fabled Passage
Fabled Passage
Field of the Dead
Field of the Dead
Gruul Turf
Gruul Turf
Guildless Commons
Guildless Commons
Hollow Trees
Hollow Trees
Krosan Verge
Krosan Verge
Meditation Pools
Meditation Pools
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Plateau
Plateau
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Savannah
Savannah
Taiga
Taiga
Tangled Islet
Tangled Islet
Temple Garden
Temple Garden
Temple of Mystery
Temple of Mystery
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Thespian's Stage
Thespian's Stage
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
White Lotus Hideout
White Lotus Hideout
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (5)
Forest
3 Forest
Island
2 Island
Mountain
2 Mountain
Plains
2 Plains
Swamp
2 Swamp