Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Expensive Blink

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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MTGStocks
Improvisation Capstone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Restoration Seminar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Daydream
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
92%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
89%synergy
Cloudshift
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
86%synergy
Ephemerate
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
84%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of All
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
77%synergy
Displacer Kitten
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
73%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
64%synergy
Deflecting Swat
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Southern Air Temple
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
64%synergy
Essence Flux
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Northern Air Temple
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Delighted Halfling
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Bloom Tender
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Soulherder
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Noble Hierarch
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Setessan Champion
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Spellseeker
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Destiny Spinner
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Flickerwisp
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Tataru Taru
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Redirect Lightning
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Flicker of Fate
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Clever Concealment
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Momentary Blink
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Tithe
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-17%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Sense
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Personify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Blur
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Displace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Replenish
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Flicker
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Germination Practicum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Go Ninja Go
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Splash Portal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Another Round
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Spoils of Victory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Eureka
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Show and Tell
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Hypergenesis
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Aang's Journey
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Scroll Rack
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Feldon's Cane
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Birthing Pod
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Teleportation Circle
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Sphere of Safety
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Annie Joins Up
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Airbender Ascension
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Skybind
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Aura Shards
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Paradox Haze
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Warleader's Call
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Enchanted Evening
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Chakra Meditation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Season
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
One with the Multiverse
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Food Chain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Charitable Levy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-38%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
88%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
88%synergy
Taiga
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
81%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
82%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
82%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
83%synergy
Misty Rainforest
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
60%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
64%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Badlands
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Starting Town
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Forest
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
-44%synergy
Breeding Pool
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Island
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-48%synergy
Plains
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-47%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Stomping Ground
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-50%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-52%synergy
Indatha Triome
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Temple Garden
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Sacred Foundry
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Savai Triome
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Ketria Triome
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Raffine's Tower
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy