Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Core

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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5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
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88%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
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87%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
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86%synergy
Sanctum of All
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86%synergy
Southern Air Temple
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86%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
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85%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
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85%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
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85%synergy
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84%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
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84%synergy
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Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
88%inclusion218 decks248 decks
84%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
88%inclusion217 decks248 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
87%inclusion216 decks248 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
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83%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
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82%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
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80%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
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79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
82%inclusion204 decks248 decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
76%inclusion189 decks248 decks
72%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
71%inclusion177 decks248 decks
68%synergy
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Farewell
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
2%synergy
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Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
68%inclusion169 decks248 decks
65%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
63%inclusion155 decks248 decks
53%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
56%inclusion139 decks248 decks
47%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
48%inclusion120 decks248 decks
41%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
46%inclusion114 decks248 decks
39%synergy
Setessan Champion
40%inclusion100 decks248 decks
34%synergy
Destiny Spinner
35%inclusion87 decks248 decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
35%inclusion86 decks248 decks
29%synergy
Guru Pathik
33%inclusion83 decks248 decks
32%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
33%inclusion82 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Soulherder
31%inclusion77 decks248 decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion74 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
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26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion68 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
26%inclusion64 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
25%inclusion63 decks248 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion61 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Shrine Steward
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23%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
23%inclusion58 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Entity Tracker
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20%synergy
Bloom Tender
23%inclusion57 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
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17%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
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16%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
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15%synergy
Starfield Mystic
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14%synergy
Doomwake Giant
16%inclusion40 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Vitality
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
10%inclusion26 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Great Divide Guide
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Composer of Spring
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Noble Hierarch
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
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1%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
46%inclusion113 decks248 decks
42%synergy
Cloudshift
44%inclusion110 decks248 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion110 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
35%inclusion88 decks248 decks
35%synergy
Flicker of Fate
33%inclusion82 decks248 decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion79 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion77 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Momentary Blink
29%inclusion72 decks248 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion52 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion41 decks248 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Airbending Lesson
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Planar Incision
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9%synergy
Arcane Denial
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2%synergy
Parting Gust
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Personify
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Blur
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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3%synergy
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Farseek
54%inclusion133 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Aang's Journey
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49%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion83 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion78 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion62 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
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5%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
24%inclusion60 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion48 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Shared Roots
15%inclusion36 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion32 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion26 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Replenish
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9%synergy
Daydream
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Another Round
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Explore
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
23%inclusion57 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion43 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
67%inclusion167 decks248 decks
64%synergy
Sterling Grove
56%inclusion138 decks248 decks
48%synergy
Sphere of Safety
41%inclusion101 decks248 decks
35%synergy
Teleportation Circle
35%inclusion88 decks248 decks
33%synergy
Airbender Ascension
35%inclusion87 decks248 decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
33%inclusion81 decks248 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion54 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion53 decks248 decks
16%synergy
Annie Joins Up
19%inclusion48 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Greater Auramancy
19%inclusion47 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion41 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion41 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Fertile Ground
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion32 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Paradox Haze
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Privileged Position
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Skybind
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9%synergy
Abundant Growth
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Far Traveler
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion97 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion93 decks248 decks
31%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
13%inclusion32 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Realm of Koh
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Maze's End
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Gate
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Baldur's Gate
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion212 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion200 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion118 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion79 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion41 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion232 decks248 decks
16%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion231 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion224 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Island
90%inclusion224 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion214 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion214 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion161 decks248 decks
2%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
52%inclusion129 decks248 decks
49%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion86 decks248 decks
-10%synergy
The World Tree
31%inclusion76 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Temple Garden
31%inclusion76 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion74 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion67 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion61 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
25%inclusion61 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Stomping Ground
23%inclusion58 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
23%inclusion58 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Indatha Triome
23%inclusion57 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
23%inclusion56 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
Ketria Triome
21%inclusion53 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
21%inclusion51 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Zagoth Triome
21%inclusion51 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
21%inclusion51 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion50 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion47 decks248 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion47 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion46 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
18%inclusion45 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion44 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
17%inclusion42 decks248 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion42 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
17%inclusion42 decks248 decks
-0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
17%inclusion41 decks248 decks
-7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
15%inclusion38 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Brushland
14%inclusion35 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion35 decks248 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Opulent Palace
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
-12%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
-11%synergy
Raffine's Tower
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
-0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
-10%synergy
Savai Triome
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
1%synergy