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
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Daydream
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Spirit Oasis
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
95%synergy
Southern Air Temple
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
91%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Northern Air Temple
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
87%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Infinite Rage
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Sanctum of All
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Cloudshift
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Destiny Spinner
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Soulherder
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Setessan Champion
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Guru Pathik
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Entity Tracker
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Doomwake Giant
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Great Divide Guide
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Shrine Steward
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Vitality
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bramble Familiar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Millicent, Restless Revenant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Phantom
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Elvish Archivist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sage of the Maze
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Flicker of Fate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Essence Flux
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Momentary Blink
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Planar Incision
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Personify
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Parting Gust
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Airbending Lesson
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Release to Memory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Turn to Mist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Scrollshift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Energybending
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Aang's Journey
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Shared Roots
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Resurgent Belief
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Splash Portal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Circuitous Route
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Open the Gates
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Ember Island Production
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Gates Ablaze
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Replenish
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Explore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
True Ancestry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Boomerang Basics
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Reunion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Airbender Ascension
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Sphere of Safety
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Teleportation Circle
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Spelunking
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Greater Auramancy
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Omen
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Skybind
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Privileged Position
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Far Traveler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Guild Summit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Unable to Scream
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Abundant Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Karmic Justice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Descendants' Path
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Paradox Haze
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grasp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Thran Portal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Baldur's Gate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Realm of Koh
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Maze's End
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Gate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ba Sing Se
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Timeless Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Island
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
9%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
The World Tree
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Temple Garden
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Stomping Ground
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Citadel Gate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cliffgate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Seaside Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Gond Gate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Quarry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy