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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Jennifer Walters
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Absorbing Man
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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19%synergy
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Flusterstorm
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
92%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Silence
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Tainted Pact
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Deflecting Swat
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Esper Sentinel
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
80%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
78%synergy
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Birds of Paradise
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Mental Misstep
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Pact of Negation
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Mystical Tutor
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Swan Song
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Smothering Tithe
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Sanctum of All
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Gamble
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
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Rhystic Study
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Demonic Tutor
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
91%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Chrome Mox
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Ancient Tomb
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Grand Abolisher
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Voice of Victory
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Noble Hierarch
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
55%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Tataru Taru
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Tinder Wall
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Displacer Kitten
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Mockingbird
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Bloom Tender
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Vitality
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Walking Ballista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Phantasmal Image
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Badgermole Cub
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Demonic Consultation
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Ephemerate
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Brain Freeze
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Chain of Vapor
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Cabal Ritual
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Culling the Weak
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Final Fortune
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Intuition
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Veil of Summer
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Ad Nauseam
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Cloudshift
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Crop Rotation
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Essence Flux
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Orim's Chant
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Chord of Calling
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Commandeer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Snapback
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Seedtime
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Diabolic Intent
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Rite of Flame
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Culling Ritual
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Daydream
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
68%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Northern Air Temple
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Food Chain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Southern Air Temple
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
City of Traitors
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Tropical Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
73%synergy
City of Brass
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Tundra
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Windswept Heath
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Mana Confluence
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Bayou
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Scrubland
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Wooded Foothills
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Volcanic Island
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Savannah
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Badlands
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Taiga
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Plateau
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Mine
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Stomping Ground
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Temple Garden
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-68%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-70%synergy
Island
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-72%synergy
Forest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-74%synergy
Plains
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-71%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-19%synergy