Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Core Shrines

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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Studious First-Year
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Daydream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Spirit Oasis
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
95%synergy
Southern Air Temple
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
92%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
92%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Northern Air Temple
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Infinite Rage
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Sanctum of All
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Destiny Spinner
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Guru Pathik
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Setessan Champion
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Soulherder
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Shrine Steward
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Doomwake Giant
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Entity Tracker
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Great Divide Guide
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Vitality
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sage of the Maze
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Birds of Paradise
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Agent of Erebos
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bramble Familiar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blossom Prancer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Phantom
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Auramancer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Ephemerate
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Essence Flux
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Flicker of Fate
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Momentary Blink
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Airbending Lesson
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Personify
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Planar Incision
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Scrollshift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Release to Memory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Energybending
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Teachings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Aang's Journey
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Shared Roots
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Splash Portal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Circuitous Route
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Open the Gates
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Ember Island Production
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Gates Ablaze
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Replenish
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Doppelgang
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Epic Downfall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
True Ancestry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Boomerang Basics
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Reunion
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Glider Staff
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Honden of Night's Reach
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Sterling Grove
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Airbender Ascension
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Sphere of Safety
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Teleportation Circle
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Spelunking
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Privileged Position
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Far Traveler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Omen
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Paradox Haze
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Skybind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Guild Summit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Perimeter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Abundant Growth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Descendants' Path
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hold the Gates
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grasp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Realm of Koh
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Thran Portal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Gate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Maze's End
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ba Sing Se
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Island
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
13%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
The World Tree
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Jungle Shrine
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ketria Triome
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Stomping Ground
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Crystal Quarry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Cinder Glade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Opulent Palace
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Indatha Triome
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Zagoth Triome
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Citadel Gate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cliffgate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gond Gate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Raffine's Tower
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy