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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94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
89%synergy
Southern Air Temple
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
87%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Northern Air Temple
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
80%synergy
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81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
77%synergy
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81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
76%synergy
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74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
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70%synergy
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74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
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71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Aang's Journey
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
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50%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Shrine Steward
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Great Divide Guide
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Doomwake Giant
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Spirited Companion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Hermitic Herbalist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Setessan Champion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Entity Tracker
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13%synergy
Soulherder
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Pet Avengers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Walltop Sentries
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
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13%synergy
Haru, Hidden Talent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Baboon Spirit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ennis, Debate Moderator
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
The Lion-Turtle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Master Piandao
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sokka, Lateral Strategist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grim Guardian
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Destiny Spinner
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blossom Prancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Greater Tanuki
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Warrior
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Mystic
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Generous Visitor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Momentary Blink
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Flicker of Fate
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Cloudshift
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Airbending Lesson
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Personify
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Scrollshift
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Planar Incision
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Energybending
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Parting Gust
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Abzan Charm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Slip On the Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Abandon Attachments
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Zuko's Exile
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Allies at Last
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Semester's End
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6%synergy
Disorder in the Court
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6%synergy
Getaway Glamer
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6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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5%synergy
Brokers Charm
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5%synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
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6%synergy
Spell Pierce
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6%synergy
Memory Deluge
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6%synergy
Road // Ruin
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6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
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6%synergy
Yip Yip!
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fancy Footwork
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6%synergy
Octopus Form
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5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Combustion Technique
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind Technique
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
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Urza's Ruinous Blast
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Shared Roots
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Daydream
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Open the Vaults
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Boomerang Basics
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bring to Light
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
What Must Be Done
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
True Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Practiced Offense
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Epic Downfall
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Crashing Wave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Reunion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Plea for Guidance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Doomskar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Commune with Spirits
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Doppelgang
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Open the Gates
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Water Whip
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Match the Odds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tale of Momo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dig Site Inventory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Oracle's Restoration
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glider Staff
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Honden of Cleansing Fire
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Fertile Ground
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Airbender Ascension
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Far Traveler
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sterling Grove
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Abundant Growth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Buried in the Garden
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sphere of Safety
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Weirding Wood
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Descendants' Path
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Font of Fertility
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Chakra Meditation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Colossification
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Detention Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Wild Growth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Privileged Position
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Leader
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Paradox Haze
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Abundance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Primordium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Allied Teamwork
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Swampsnare Trap
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Abandoned Air Temple
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Realm of Koh
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ba Sing Se
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Jungle Shrine
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Seaside Citadel
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Savage Lands
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Thriving Grove
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Canopy Vista
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Opulent Palace
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Isle
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Nomad Outpost
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Heath
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Moor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Foggy Bottom Swamp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
North Pole Gates
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Meditation Pools
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Kyoshi Village
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rumble Arena
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Manor Gate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
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