Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - cEDH

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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83%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
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83%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
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81%synergy
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78%synergy
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67%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
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75%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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77%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
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77%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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65%synergy
Dark Ritual
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77%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
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Swan Song
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68%synergy
Demonic Consultation
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75%synergy
Gamble
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75%synergy
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Mana Vault
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93%synergy
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90%synergy
Rhystic Study
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76%synergy
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89%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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Enlightened Tutor
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82%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
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83%synergy
Mox Diamond
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90%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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82%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
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83%synergy
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Grand Abolisher
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75%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
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71%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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65%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
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59%synergy
Voice of Victory
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67%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
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60%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
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Noble Hierarch
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56%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
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59%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
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Tataru Taru
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Tinder Wall
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46%synergy
Displacer Kitten
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41%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
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40%synergy
Bloom Tender
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21%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
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33%synergy
Mockingbird
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34%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
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33%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
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28%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
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21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
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11%synergy
Opposition Agent
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16%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
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14%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
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15%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
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15%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vibrance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
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7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
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8%synergy
Spellseeker
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8%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
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5%synergy
Enduring Vitality
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3%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
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8%synergy
Walking Ballista
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8%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
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5%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
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-1%synergy
Badgermole Cub
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5%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
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5%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
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5%synergy
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Mystical Tutor
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Ephemerate
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66%synergy
Brain Freeze
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67%synergy
Chain of Vapor
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64%synergy
Cabal Ritual
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60%synergy
Culling the Weak
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51%synergy
Veil of Summer
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45%synergy
Final Fortune
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46%synergy
Intuition
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41%synergy
Ad Nauseam
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42%synergy
Force of Negation
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40%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
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33%synergy
Snap
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34%synergy
Crop Rotation
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25%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
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29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
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21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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-12%synergy
Orim's Chant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Cloudshift
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20%synergy
Misdirection
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22%synergy
Chord of Calling
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
Essence Flux
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17%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
Commandeer
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13%synergy
Mana Drain
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4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
Seedtime
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9%synergy
Summoner's Pact
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8%synergy
Snapback
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9%synergy
Pyroblast
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8%synergy
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Imperial Seal
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Diabolic Intent
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54%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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53%synergy
Rite of Flame
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55%synergy
Culling Ritual
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
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30%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
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6%synergy
Wargate
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8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
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8%synergy
Dread Return
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
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4%synergy
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Wishclaw Talisman
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
71%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
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Underworld Breach
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum of All
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
69%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Necropotence
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Northern Air Temple
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
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5%synergy
Food Chain
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7%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
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5%synergy
Southern Air Temple
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5%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
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4%synergy
Necrodominance
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8%synergy
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Teferi, Time Raveler
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10%synergy
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Boseiju, Who Endures
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72%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
City of Traitors
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
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Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
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89%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Fellwar Stone
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Grim Monolith
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
94%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Tundra
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Tropical Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
73%synergy
City of Brass
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Windswept Heath
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Mana Confluence
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Underground Sea
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Marsh Flats
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Bayou
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74%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Scrubland
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Savannah
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Volcanic Island
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Badlands
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Taiga
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Starting Town
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Plateau
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Mine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Stomping Ground
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Temple Garden
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy