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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The Mind Stone
4.7%inclusion56 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Quantum Entanglement
2.9%inclusion14 decks479 decks
3%synergy
Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager
1.5%inclusion7 decks479 decks
1%synergy
Spaceshift
1.5%inclusion7 decks479 decks
1%synergy
Jennifer Walters
1.3%inclusion7 decks533 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion5.71K decks6.02K decks
90%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
91%inclusion5.46K decks6.02K decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion5.60K decks6.02K decks
89%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
93%inclusion5.56K decks5.97K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
92%inclusion5.56K decks6.02K decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
91%inclusion5.48K decks6.02K decks
87%synergy
Northern Air Temple
90%inclusion5.42K decks6.01K decks
86%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
90%inclusion5.39K decks6.02K decks
85%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion5.33K decks6.02K decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
88%inclusion5.27K decks6.02K decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Crescent Island Temple
87%inclusion5.25K decks6.02K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
87%inclusion5.22K decks6.02K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
86%inclusion5.19K decks6.02K decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
85%inclusion5.01K decks5.88K decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
85%inclusion5.10K decks6.02K decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
82%inclusion4.96K decks6.02K decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
82%inclusion4.92K decks6.02K decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion4.62K decks6.02K decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
76%inclusion4.56K decks6.02K decks
72%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
69%inclusion4.18K decks6.02K decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion1.54K decks6.02K decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion894 decks6.02K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion744 decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion731 decks6.02K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion719 decks6.02K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
11%inclusion682 decks6.02K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion628 decks6.02K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.0%inclusion540 decks6.02K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.9%inclusion477 decks6.02K decks
-10%synergy
Aura Shards
6.9%inclusion415 decks6.02K decks
5%synergy
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Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
66%inclusion3.96K decks6.02K decks
62%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
60%inclusion3.64K decks6.02K decks
51%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
50%inclusion2.99K decks6.02K decks
42%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
47%inclusion2.84K decks6.02K decks
41%synergy
Setessan Champion
45%inclusion2.72K decks6.02K decks
39%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
42%inclusion2.53K decks6.02K decks
29%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
41%inclusion2.48K decks6.02K decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion2.30K decks6.02K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion2.25K decks6.02K decks
13%synergy
Destiny Spinner
37%inclusion2.23K decks6.02K decks
33%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion2.19K decks6.02K decks
35%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
32%inclusion1.92K decks6.02K decks
30%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion1.86K decks6.02K decks
12%synergy
Guru Pathik
30%inclusion1.80K decks6.02K decks
28%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
29%inclusion1.77K decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
27%inclusion1.65K decks6.02K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
25%inclusion1.53K decks6.02K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
23%inclusion1.39K decks6.02K decks
20%synergy
Entity Tracker
22%inclusion1.33K decks6.02K decks
19%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion1.32K decks6.02K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion1.20K decks6.02K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
19%inclusion1.15K decks6.02K decks
16%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
18%inclusion1.07K decks6.02K decks
15%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion1.07K decks6.02K decks
12%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion1.03K decks6.02K decks
15%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
17%inclusion1K decks6.02K decks
16%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
15%inclusion919 decks6.02K decks
12%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
15%inclusion897 decks6.02K decks
4%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion892 decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
14%inclusion867 decks6.02K decks
12%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion848 decks6.02K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion724 decks6.02K decks
11%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion697 decks6.02K decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion685 decks6.02K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion665 decks6.02K decks
11%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion597 decks6.02K decks
8%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion578 decks6.02K decks
5%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.0%inclusion544 decks6.02K decks
7%synergy
Composer of Spring
8.9%inclusion533 decks6.02K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.7%inclusion521 decks6.02K decks
3%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.0%inclusion484 decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
7.8%inclusion132 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
6.9%inclusion416 decks6.02K decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
6.8%inclusion408 decks6.02K decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.6%inclusion395 decks6.02K decks
4%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.6%inclusion395 decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.3%inclusion382 decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.3%inclusion380 decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.7%inclusion342 decks6.02K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
56%inclusion3.37K decks6.02K decks
53%synergy
Cloudshift
50%inclusion2.99K decks6.02K decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion2.90K decks6.02K decks
10%synergy
Essence Flux
43%inclusion2.57K decks6.02K decks
42%synergy
Flicker of Fate
36%inclusion2.20K decks6.02K decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion2.06K decks6.02K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1.97K decks6.02K decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.72K decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
27%inclusion1.64K decks6.02K decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion908 decks6.02K decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion865 decks6.02K decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion800 decks6.02K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion722 decks6.02K decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion657 decks6.02K decks
1%synergy
Scrollshift
10%inclusion632 decks6.02K decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion622 decks6.02K decks
-0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion588 decks6.02K decks
-4%synergy
Personify
10%inclusion323 decks3.36K decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.5%inclusion572 decks6.02K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion558 decks6.02K decks
7%synergy
Blur
9.1%inclusion549 decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Parting Gust
9.0%inclusion541 decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion526 decks6.02K decks
0%synergy
Planar Incision
8.4%inclusion504 decks6.02K decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.2%inclusion493 decks6.02K decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.1%inclusion489 decks6.02K decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.7%inclusion466 decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.2%inclusion432 decks6.02K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.0%inclusion420 decks6.02K decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.6%inclusion395 decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.5%inclusion379 decks5.85K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.5%inclusion389 decks6.02K decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.8%inclusion349 decks6.02K decks
-0%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.8%inclusion349 decks6.02K decks
5%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.1%inclusion310 decks6.02K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
54%inclusion3.26K decks6.02K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
49%inclusion2.96K decks6.02K decks
46%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion2.14K decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion2.04K decks6.02K decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion1.89K decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.51K decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
24%inclusion1.43K decks6.02K decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.02K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion1.14K decks6.02K decks
15%synergy
Daydream
17%inclusion278 decks1.67K decks
16%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion891 decks6.02K decks
13%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion825 decks6.02K decks
10%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion758 decks5.92K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion673 decks6.02K decks
-3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion671 decks6.02K decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
9.3%inclusion560 decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
8.8%inclusion527 decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.7%inclusion519 decks5.99K decks
4%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.3%inclusion499 decks6.02K decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
7.5%inclusion452 decks6.02K decks
1%synergy
Another Round
7.1%inclusion429 decks6.02K decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.89K decks6.02K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
21%inclusion1.24K decks6.02K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.6%inclusion458 decks6.02K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion424 decks6.02K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
69%inclusion4.14K decks6.02K decks
65%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
64%inclusion3.88K decks6.02K decks
61%synergy
Sterling Grove
61%inclusion3.69K decks6.02K decks
54%synergy
Sphere of Safety
49%inclusion2.96K decks6.02K decks
43%synergy
Teleportation Circle
37%inclusion2.22K decks6.02K decks
35%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion2.15K decks6.02K decks
31%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
33%inclusion2.01K decks6.02K decks
27%synergy
Annie Joins Up
24%inclusion1.43K decks6.02K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion1.34K decks6.02K decks
15%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion1.33K decks6.02K decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion1.33K decks6.02K decks
16%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
21%inclusion1.26K decks6.02K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
16%inclusion992 decks6.02K decks
15%synergy
Paradox Haze
12%inclusion738 decks6.02K decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion728 decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion728 decks6.02K decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion712 decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
11%inclusion681 decks6.02K decks
8%synergy
Skybind
11%inclusion646 decks6.02K decks
11%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion609 decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Privileged Position
9.0%inclusion541 decks6.02K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.8%inclusion527 decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.4%inclusion504 decks6.02K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion448 decks6.02K decks
-3%synergy
Far Traveler
6.8%inclusion409 decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.2%inclusion374 decks6.02K decks
4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.1%inclusion367 decks6.02K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
5.6%inclusion336 decks6.02K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.1%inclusion308 decks6.02K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.7%inclusion466 decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion2.77K decks6.02K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
44%inclusion2.65K decks6.02K decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion1.05K decks6.02K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion879 decks6.02K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion728 decks6.02K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion556 decks6.02K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.5%inclusion391 decks6.02K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion362 decks6.02K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.2%inclusion315 decks6.02K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion4.75K decks6.02K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion4.71K decks6.02K decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.95K decks6.02K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.68K decks6.02K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1.02K decks6.02K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.2%inclusion552 decks6.02K decks
5%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.2%inclusion492 decks6.02K decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.1%inclusion485 decks6.02K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion466 decks6.02K decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.0%inclusion303 decks6.02K decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion5.49K decks6.02K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion5.41K decks6.02K decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion5.39K decks6.02K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion5.30K decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion5.05K decks6.02K decks
8%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion5.05K decks6.02K decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion3.73K decks6.02K decks
-2%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion3.06K decks6.01K decks
48%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion2.60K decks6.02K decks
12%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion2.57K decks6.02K decks
13%synergy
Stomping Ground
39%inclusion2.34K decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
36%inclusion2.20K decks6.02K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion2.17K decks6.02K decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
35%inclusion2.09K decks6.02K decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion2.07K decks6.02K decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion2.03K decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
31%inclusion1.85K decks6.02K decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.85K decks6.02K decks
4%synergy
Indatha Triome
30%inclusion1.78K decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.75K decks6.02K decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion1.69K decks6.02K decks
-16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion1.69K decks6.02K decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.68K decks6.02K decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
28%inclusion1.67K decks6.02K decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion1.63K decks6.02K decks
2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion1.62K decks6.02K decks
8%synergy
Zagoth Triome
25%inclusion1.49K decks6.02K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
24%inclusion1.46K decks6.02K decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion1.37K decks6.02K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion1.30K decks6.02K decks
-0%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion1.25K decks6.02K decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1.22K decks6.02K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
20%inclusion1.18K decks6.02K decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion1.13K decks6.02K decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion1.12K decks6.02K decks
-0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion1.09K decks6.02K decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion1.09K decks6.02K decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion1.08K decks6.02K decks
-4%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
17%inclusion1.05K decks6.02K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion1.05K decks6.02K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1.01K decks6.02K decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
14%inclusion870 decks6.02K decks
-0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
14%inclusion864 decks6.02K decks
2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion851 decks6.02K decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion829 decks6.02K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion824 decks6.02K decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion821 decks6.02K decks
0%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion784 decks6.02K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
13%inclusion753 decks6.02K decks
-3%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion738 decks6.02K decks
-0%synergy