Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Expensive Core

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #488
20decks
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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100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
96%synergy
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95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
94%synergy
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91%synergy
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91%synergy
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86%synergy
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86%synergy
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86%synergy
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86%synergy
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85%synergy
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The Spirit Oasis
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
85%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
81%synergy
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85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
76%synergy
Sterling Grove
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
66%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
66%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
60%synergy
Ephemerate
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
62%synergy
Three Visits
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
43%synergy
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Farewell
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
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Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
61%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
61%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
51%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Setessan Champion
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
44%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Destiny Spinner
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
41%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Displacer Kitten
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Soulherder
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Bloom Tender
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Entity Tracker
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
32%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Noble Hierarch
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Lifespinner
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Shrine Steward
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Doomwake Giant
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Drogskol Captain
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Academy Rector
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Chomping Changeling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Joiner Adept
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Starfield Mystic
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Momentary Blink
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Essence Flux
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Cloudshift
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Flicker of Fate
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Parting Gust
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Personify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Void Rend
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lose Focus
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Evasive Action
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Disorder in the Court
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Daze
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Delay
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Wash Away
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planar Genesis
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Replenish
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
63%synergy
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Calming Verse
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
What Must Be Done
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Harsh Mercy
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Aang's Journey
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of the Skies
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Flicker
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Splash Portal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Split Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Another Round
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mythos of Illuna
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Tariff
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
By Invitation Only
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Spear of Heliod
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Fraying Line
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lantern of Insight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kyoshi Island Plaza
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
60%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
51%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
51%synergy
Teleportation Circle
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Sphere of Safety
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Greater Auramancy
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Annie Joins Up
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Fertile Ground
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Airbender Ascension
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Skybind
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Paradox Haze
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Song of the Dryads
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
The Kami War
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Arboria
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Omen
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
A Realm Reborn
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Karmic Justice
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Binding
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
One with the Multiverse
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Market Festival
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mutavault
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
The Shire
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-11%synergy
Restless Cottage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-30%synergy
Relic of Legends
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Bayou
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Savannah
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
45%synergy
Taiga
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Breeding Pool
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Volcanic Island
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Plains
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
37%synergy
Tundra
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Forest
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
-26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Scrubland
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
30%synergy
Underground Sea
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Temple Garden
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Stomping Ground
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Swamp
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
-30%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Island
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
-34%synergy
Plateau
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Indatha Triome
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
-23%synergy
Ketria Triome
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Mountain
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
-37%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Badlands
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Zagoth Triome
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
14%synergy
The World Tree
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
3%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
-19%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Savai Triome
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-4%synergy