Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Budget Core

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #447
24decks
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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22%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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16%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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-5%synergy
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2%synergy
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-34%synergy
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9%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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8%synergy
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22%synergy
Island
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16%synergy
Forest
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14%synergy
Swamp
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12%synergy
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10%synergy
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-5%synergy
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67%synergy
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25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
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38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
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-26%synergy
Savage Lands
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21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
Thriving Isle
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
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12%synergy
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-15%synergy
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13%synergy
Thriving Moor
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22%synergy
Thriving Heath
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22%synergy
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13%synergy
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11%synergy
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9%synergy
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14%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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18%synergy
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11%synergy
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13%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
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3%synergy
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9%synergy
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4%synergy
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4%synergy
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7%synergy
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1%synergy
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6%synergy
North Pole Gates
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11%synergy
Meditation Pools
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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