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Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #406
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Hei Bai, Forest GuardianHei Bai, Forest Guardian
Creatures (15)
- 1Ao, the Dawn SkyAo, the Dawn Sky
- 1Callaphe, Beloved of the SeaCallaphe, Beloved of the Sea
- 1Dawnhart GeistDawnhart Geist
- 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 Shared PurposeGo-Shintai of Shared Purpose
- 1Guru PathikGuru Pathik
- 1Inquisitive GlimmerInquisitive Glimmer
- 1Jukai NaturalistJukai Naturalist
- 1Rune-Tail, Kitsune AscendantRune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
- 1Sanctum WeaverSanctum Weaver
- 1Sythis, Harvest's HandSythis, Harvest's Hand
- 1Y'shtola RhulY'shtola Rhul
Instants (13)
- 1Aether ShockwaveAether Shockwave
- 1Argivian FindArgivian Find
- 1Cycle of RenewalCycle of Renewal
- 1Debt to the KamiDebt to the Kami
- 1EnergybendingEnergybending
- 1Geistlight SnareGeistlight Snare
- 1Inspire AweInspire Awe
- 1Jwari DisruptionJwari Disruption
- 1ReciprocateReciprocate
- 1Release to MemoryRelease to Memory
- 1Tale's EndTale's End
- 1Waterbender's RestorationWaterbender's Restoration
- 1Your Temple Is Under AttackYour Temple Is Under Attack
Sorceries (9)
- 1Aang's JourneyAang's Journey
- 1Commune with SpiritsCommune with Spirits
- 1Commune with the GodsCommune with the Gods
- 1Devouring GreedDevouring Greed
- 1ExploreExplore
- 1Extinguish All HopeExtinguish All Hope
- 1Final VengeanceFinal Vengeance
- 1HypergenesisHypergenesis
- 1Spirit Water RevivalSpirit Water Revival
Artifacts (5)
- 1CHROMATIC LANTERNCHROMATIC LANTERN
- 1Conduit of WorldsConduit of Worlds
- 1Crystal ChimesCrystal Chimes
- 1Exploration BroodshipExploration Broodship
- 1Helm of AwakeningHelm of Awakening
Enchantments (20)
- 1Airbender AscensionAirbender Ascension
- 1Arcane AdaptationArcane Adaptation
- 1Boon of the Spirit RealmBoon of the Spirit Realm
- 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 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 Stone FangsSanctum of Stone Fangs
- 1Sanctum of Tranquil LightSanctum of Tranquil Light
- 1Song of FreyaliseSong of Freyalise
- 1Southern Air TempleSouthern Air Temple
- 1Strength of the HarvestStrength of the Harvest
- 1Teleportation CircleTeleportation Circle
- 1The Spirit OasisThe Spirit Oasis
- 1Waterbender AscensionWaterbender Ascension
Battle (1)
- 1Invasion of TherosInvasion of Theros
Lands (36)
- 1Abandoned Air TempleAbandoned Air Temple
- 1Clifftop RetreatClifftop Retreat
- 1Crystal QuarryCrystal Quarry
- 1Deserted TempleDeserted Temple
- 1Escape TunnelEscape Tunnel
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 5ForestForest
- 1Glacial FloodplainGlacial Floodplain
- 1Great Hall of the CitadelGreat Hall of the Citadel
- 2IslandIsland
- 1Meteor CraterMeteor Crater
- 2MountainMountain
- 1Nomad OutpostNomad Outpost
- 3PlainsPlains
- 1Radiant GroveRadiant Grove
- 1Rith's GroveRith's Grove
- 1Sandsteppe CitadelSandsteppe Citadel
- 1Snowfield SinkholeSnowfield Sinkhole
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 2SwampSwamp
- 1Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1Temple of EpiphanyTemple of Epiphany
- 1Temple of MaladyTemple of Malady
- 1Temple of MysteryTemple of Mystery
- 1The World TreeThe World Tree
- 1Treva's RuinsTreva's Ruins
- 1White Lotus HideoutWhite Lotus Hideout
Ao, the Dawn Sky
Ao, the Dawn Sky
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
Dawnhart Geist
Dawnhart Geist
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 Shared Purpose
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
Guru Pathik
Guru Pathik
Inquisitive Glimmer
Inquisitive Glimmer
Jukai Naturalist
Jukai Naturalist
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
Sanctum Weaver
Sanctum Weaver
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
Y'shtola Rhul
Y'shtola Rhul
Instants (13)
Aether Shockwave
Aether Shockwave
Argivian Find
Argivian Find
Cycle of Renewal
Cycle of Renewal
Debt to the Kami
Debt to the Kami
Energybending
Energybending
Geistlight Snare
Geistlight Snare
Inspire Awe
Inspire Awe
Jwari Disruption
Jwari Disruption
Reciprocate
Reciprocate
Release to Memory
Release to Memory
Tale's End
Tale's End
Waterbender's Restoration
Waterbender's Restoration
Your Temple Is Under Attack
Your Temple Is Under Attack
Sorceries (9)
Aang's Journey
Aang's Journey
Commune with Spirits
Commune with Spirits
Commune with the Gods
Commune with the Gods
Devouring Greed
Devouring Greed
Explore
Explore
Extinguish All Hope
Extinguish All Hope
Final Vengeance
Final Vengeance
Hypergenesis
Hypergenesis
Spirit Water Revival
Spirit Water Revival
Artifacts (5)
CHROMATIC LANTERN
CHROMATIC LANTERN
Conduit of Worlds
Conduit of Worlds
Crystal Chimes
Crystal Chimes
Exploration Broodship
Exploration Broodship
Helm of Awakening
Helm of Awakening
Enchantments (20)
Airbender Ascension
Airbender Ascension
Arcane Adaptation
Arcane Adaptation
Boon of the Spirit Realm
Boon of the Spirit Realm
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 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 Stone Fangs
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
Song of Freyalise
Song of Freyalise
Southern Air Temple
Southern Air Temple
Strength of the Harvest
Strength of the Harvest
Teleportation Circle
Teleportation Circle
The Spirit Oasis
The Spirit Oasis
Waterbender Ascension
Waterbender Ascension
Battles (1)
Invasion of Theros
Invasion of Theros
Lands (22)
Abandoned Air Temple
Abandoned Air Temple
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Crystal Quarry
Crystal Quarry
Deserted Temple
Deserted Temple
Escape Tunnel
Escape Tunnel
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Glacial Floodplain
Glacial Floodplain
Great Hall of the Citadel
Great Hall of the Citadel
Meteor Crater
Meteor Crater
Nomad Outpost
Nomad Outpost
Radiant Grove
Radiant Grove
Rith's Grove
Rith's Grove
Sandsteppe Citadel
Sandsteppe Citadel
Snowfield Sinkhole
Snowfield Sinkhole
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Temple Garden
Temple Garden
Temple of Epiphany
Temple of Epiphany
Temple of Malady
Temple of Malady
Temple of Mystery
Temple of Mystery
The World Tree
The World Tree
Treva's Ruins
Treva's Ruins
White Lotus Hideout
White Lotus Hideout
Basics (5)
Forest
5 Forest
Island
2 Island
Mountain
2 Mountain
Plains
3 Plains
Swamp
2 Swamp