Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander)

Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Can We Build a Commander Deck Around the Prepared Mechanic?
The new prepared mechanic from Secrets of Strixhaven doesn't have a dedicated commander. Let's see if we can make one ourselves.
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87%synergy
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86%synergy
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86%synergy
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85%synergy
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84%synergy
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83%synergy
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83%synergy
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83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion4.46K decks5.20K decks
82%synergy
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81%synergy
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79%synergy
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78%synergy
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73%synergy
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72%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
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61%synergy
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13%synergy
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1%synergy
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6%synergy
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-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
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-8%synergy
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10%synergy
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-2%synergy
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-6%synergy
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-10%synergy
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5%synergy
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63%synergy
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52%synergy
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43%synergy
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41%synergy
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40%synergy
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31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
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36%synergy
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36%synergy
Destiny Spinner
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34%synergy
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13%synergy
Soulherder
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35%synergy
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31%synergy
Bloom Tender
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13%synergy
Guru Pathik
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29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion1.56K decks5.20K decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.45K decks5.20K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion1.35K decks5.20K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
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21%synergy
Entity Tracker
22%inclusion1.17K decks5.20K decks
19%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion1.14K decks5.20K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion1.04K decks5.20K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
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9%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
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16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion962 decks5.20K decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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12%synergy
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6%synergy
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13%synergy
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4%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion749 decks5.20K decks
12%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion635 decks5.20K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion614 decks5.20K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion602 decks5.20K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion573 decks5.20K decks
11%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion520 decks5.20K decks
8%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion510 decks5.20K decks
5%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.3%inclusion482 decks5.20K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
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8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.5%inclusion443 decks5.20K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.0%inclusion418 decks5.20K decks
6%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
7.3%inclusion380 decks5.20K decks
5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.2%inclusion377 decks5.20K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.5%inclusion338 decks5.20K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
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6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
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6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.1%inclusion317 decks5.20K decks
4%synergy
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0%synergy
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2%synergy
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Ephemerate
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52%synergy
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47%synergy
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10%synergy
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42%inclusion2.18K decks5.20K decks
41%synergy
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34%synergy
Path to Exile
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5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.50K decks5.20K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
27%inclusion1.39K decks5.20K decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion775 decks5.20K decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
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3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion685 decks5.20K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion639 decks5.20K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion554 decks5.20K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion542 decks5.20K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion534 decks5.20K decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion513 decks5.20K decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion500 decks5.20K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion492 decks5.20K decks
7%synergy
Blur
9.2%inclusion480 decks5.20K decks
9%synergy
Personify
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8%synergy
Negate
8.8%inclusion459 decks5.20K decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.7%inclusion451 decks5.20K decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion430 decks5.20K decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.2%inclusion428 decks5.20K decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
8.2%inclusion427 decks5.20K decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.6%inclusion396 decks5.20K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.3%inclusion381 decks5.20K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.6%inclusion343 decks5.20K decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.5%inclusion340 decks5.20K decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
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2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.2%inclusion324 decks5.20K decks
-7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
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4%synergy
Dark Ritual
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0%synergy
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Farseek
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12%synergy
Aang's Journey
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47%synergy
Nature's Lore
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10%synergy
Cultivate
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-1%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion1.66K decks5.20K decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.31K decks5.20K decks
6%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
24%inclusion1.26K decks5.20K decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion1.05K decks5.20K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
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14%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion786 decks5.20K decks
13%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion736 decks5.20K decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion642 decks5.10K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion583 decks5.20K decks
-2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion581 decks5.20K decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
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7%synergy
Splash Portal
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8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
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3%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
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3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.0%inclusion415 decks5.20K decks
1%synergy
Another Round
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7%synergy
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Conjurer's Closet
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30%synergy
Panharmonicon
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17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion401 decks5.20K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion384 decks5.20K decks
-5%synergy
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Sanctum of Tranquil Light
70%inclusion3.62K decks5.20K decks
66%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
65%inclusion3.39K decks5.20K decks
62%synergy
Sterling Grove
62%inclusion3.25K decks5.20K decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Safety
49%inclusion2.57K decks5.20K decks
43%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.88K decks5.20K decks
34%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.85K decks5.20K decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
34%inclusion1.78K decks5.20K decks
27%synergy
Annie Joins Up
24%inclusion1.26K decks5.20K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion1.19K decks5.20K decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion1.17K decks5.20K decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion1.16K decks5.20K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
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7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion891 decks5.20K decks
15%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion666 decks5.20K decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion646 decks5.20K decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion634 decks5.20K decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion622 decks5.20K decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion612 decks5.20K decks
8%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion528 decks5.20K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion499 decks5.20K decks
8%synergy
Privileged Position
9.0%inclusion466 decks5.20K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion455 decks5.20K decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.7%inclusion450 decks5.20K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.3%inclusion382 decks5.20K decks
-3%synergy
Far Traveler
7.2%inclusion373 decks5.20K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion328 decks5.20K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.1%inclusion318 decks5.20K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
5.9%inclusion305 decks5.20K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.4%inclusion283 decks5.20K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.9%inclusion412 decks5.20K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion2.41K decks5.20K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion2.34K decks5.20K decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion954 decks5.20K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion771 decks5.20K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion631 decks5.20K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.3%inclusion482 decks5.20K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.6%inclusion345 decks5.20K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion300 decks5.20K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.3%inclusion275 decks5.20K decks
1%synergy
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Sol Ring
79%inclusion4.11K decks5.20K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion4.07K decks5.20K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.56K decks5.20K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.46K decks5.20K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion897 decks5.20K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion484 decks5.20K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.9%inclusion410 decks5.20K decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.8%inclusion405 decks5.20K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion398 decks5.20K decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion4.74K decks5.20K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion4.68K decks5.20K decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.65K decks5.20K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion4.58K decks5.20K decks
9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion4.37K decks5.20K decks
7%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion4.36K decks5.20K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion3.21K decks5.20K decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.65K decks5.20K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion2.28K decks5.20K decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion2.23K decks5.20K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion2.06K decks5.20K decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.92K decks5.20K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.89K decks5.20K decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion1.85K decks5.20K decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.80K decks5.20K decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion1.79K decks5.20K decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
32%inclusion1.66K decks5.20K decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.62K decks5.20K decks
4%synergy
Indatha Triome
31%inclusion1.60K decks5.20K decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.52K decks5.20K decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion1.50K decks5.20K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion1.48K decks5.20K decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.46K decks5.20K decks
2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
28%inclusion1.45K decks5.20K decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion1.43K decks5.20K decks
-17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion1.43K decks5.20K decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
26%inclusion1.33K decks5.20K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion1.28K decks5.20K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion1.19K decks5.20K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion1.13K decks5.20K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion1.08K decks5.20K decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion1.07K decks5.20K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
20%inclusion1.06K decks5.20K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion985 decks5.20K decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion981 decks5.20K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion940 decks5.20K decks
-4%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
18%inclusion936 decks5.20K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion924 decks5.20K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion909 decks5.20K decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion908 decks5.20K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion872 decks5.20K decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
15%inclusion784 decks5.20K decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
15%inclusion776 decks5.20K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion726 decks5.20K decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion711 decks5.20K decks
1%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion708 decks5.20K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion706 decks5.20K decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion674 decks5.20K decks
0%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion641 decks5.20K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion639 decks5.20K decks
-3%synergy