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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The Mind Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Daydream
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of Calm Waters
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of All
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
91%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
83%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Northern Air Temple
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Southern Air Temple
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Infinite Rage
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Ephemerate
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Sterling Grove
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Blossoms
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Bloom Tender
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Setessan Champion
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Soulherder
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Displacer Kitten
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Destiny Spinner
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Entity Tracker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Composer of Spring
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Noble Hierarch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Guru Pathik
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Mystic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Academy Rector
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Yuna, Hope of Spira
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Vitality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Cobra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Cloudshift
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Flicker of Fate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Momentary Blink
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Planar Incision
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Parting Gust
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Turn to Mist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Scrollshift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Miscast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Personify
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Replenish
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aang's Journey
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Flicker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bring to Light
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Search for Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Honden of Cleansing Fire
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Airbender Ascension
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Skybind
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Greater Auramancy
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Karmic Justice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Binding
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Omen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aura Shards
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Far Traveler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Noggle the Mind
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Timeless Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Island
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
33%synergy
The World Tree
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Temple Garden
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Stomping Ground
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
16%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Indatha Triome
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Zagoth Triome
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ketria Triome
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tropical Island
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bayou
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy