Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Midrange

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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Eiganjo Dynastorian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of Calm Waters
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
96%synergy
Sanctum of All
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
91%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
87%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
83%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Southern Air Temple
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Northern Air Temple
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
73%synergy
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Sanctum Weaver
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Ephemerate
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Sterling Grove
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Bloom Tender
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Setessan Champion
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Soulherder
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Displacer Kitten
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Destiny Spinner
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Entity Tracker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Composer of Spring
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Noble Hierarch
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Guru Pathik
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Starfield Mystic
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Academy Rector
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Yuna, Hope of Spira
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Vitality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Cobra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shrine Steward
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Cloudshift
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Flicker of Fate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Momentary Blink
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Planar Incision
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Parting Gust
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Silence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Personify
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Replenish
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Aang's Journey
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Splash Portal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bring to Light
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Redress Fate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Search for Glory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Kyoshi Island Plaza
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Sphere of Safety
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Teleportation Circle
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Airbender Ascension
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Skybind
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Greater Auramancy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Karmic Justice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Binding
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Omen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Far Traveler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Noggle the Mind
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Timeless Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Mountain
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
The World Tree
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
25%synergy
City of Brass
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Temple Garden
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Stomping Ground
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
19%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Indatha Triome
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Zagoth Triome
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ketria Triome
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bayou
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Raffine's Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy