Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Budget Core

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
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Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Brian Cain
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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93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
89%synergy
Southern Air Temple
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Northern Air Temple
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Sanctum of All
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
72%synergy
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Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Aang's Journey
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
62%synergy
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Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Guru Pathik
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Shrine Steward
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Great Divide Guide
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Spirited Companion
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Pet Avengers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Hermitic Herbalist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Entity Tracker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Soulherder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Setessan Champion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Baboon Spirit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Haru, Hidden Talent
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Destiny Spinner
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Walltop Sentries
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ennis, Debate Moderator
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
South Pole Voyager
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Generous Visitor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Lion-Turtle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Master Piandao
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Warrior
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sokka, Lateral Strategist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Greater Tanuki
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blossom Prancer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mulldrifter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
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Essence Flux
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Flicker of Fate
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Momentary Blink
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Airbending Lesson
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Cloudshift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Scrollshift
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Personify
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Energybending
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Abzan Charm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Getaway Glamer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Slip On the Ring
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Abandon Attachments
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Zuko's Exile
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Allies at Last
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blur
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Negate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Parting Gust
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Semester's End
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Disorder in the Court
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Memory Deluge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Road // Ruin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Yip Yip!
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fancy Footwork
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Octopus Form
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Combustion Technique
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind Technique
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Interjection
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
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Rampant Growth
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Shared Roots
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Daydream
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Open the Vaults
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
True Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Boomerang Basics
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Bring to Light
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
What Must Be Done
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Practiced Offense
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Epic Downfall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Crashing Wave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Splash Portal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Plea for Guidance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Doomskar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Harmonize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Another Round
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Doppelgang
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Open the Gates
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Water Whip
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Match the Odds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tale of Momo
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dig Site Inventory
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Oracle's Restoration
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glider Staff
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Honden of Cleansing Fire
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Fertile Ground
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Abundant Growth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sterling Grove
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Far Traveler
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Buried in the Garden
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Airbender Ascension
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Weirding Wood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Descendants' Path
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Grasp of Fate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Font of Fertility
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Chakra Meditation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Colossification
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Detention Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Spelunking
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Primordium
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Allied Teamwork
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swampsnare Trap
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Abandoned Air Temple
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Realm of Koh
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ba Sing Se
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Jungle Shrine
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Savage Lands
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Thriving Isle
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Thriving Grove
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Opulent Palace
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Moor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Heath
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Monastery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Foggy Bottom Swamp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
North Pole Gates
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Meditation Pools
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Kyoshi Village
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Rumble Arena
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
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