Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Optimized

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #472
113decks
Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
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14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
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5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
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3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
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High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
96%inclusion108 decks113 decks
94%synergy
Sanctum of All
97%inclusion110 decks113 decks
93%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion105 decks113 decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
92%inclusion104 decks113 decks
88%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
89%inclusion101 decks113 decks
84%synergy
Northern Air Temple
88%inclusion100 decks113 decks
84%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
87%inclusion98 decks113 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
87%inclusion98 decks113 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
87%inclusion98 decks113 decks
82%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
85%inclusion96 decks113 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
83%inclusion94 decks113 decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
82%inclusion93 decks113 decks
78%synergy
Southern Air Temple
82%inclusion93 decks113 decks
78%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
82%inclusion93 decks113 decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
81%inclusion92 decks113 decks
78%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
80%inclusion90 decks113 decks
76%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
80%inclusion90 decks113 decks
75%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
76%inclusion86 decks113 decks
67%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
68%inclusion77 decks113 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion67 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
62%inclusion70 decks113 decks
58%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
49%synergy
Displacer Kitten
50%inclusion57 decks113 decks
48%synergy
Bloom Tender
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Destiny Spinner
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
38%synergy
Setessan Champion
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Delighted Halfling
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Soulherder
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Guru Pathik
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Shrine Steward
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Doomwake Giant
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Entity Tracker
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Starfield Mystic
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Composer of Spring
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
58%synergy
Cloudshift
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
45%synergy
Essence Flux
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Flicker of Fate
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Momentary Blink
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Negate
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Scrollshift
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Displace
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Saw in Half
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Blur
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Aang's Journey
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Replenish
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-11%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-11%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Flicker
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Resurgent Belief
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Search for Glory
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Panharmonicon
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-11%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
66%inclusion75 decks113 decks
63%synergy
Sterling Grove
63%inclusion71 decks113 decks
55%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
50%synergy
Sphere of Safety
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Teleportation Circle
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Greater Auramancy
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Airbender Ascension
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Aura Shards
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Privileged Position
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Skybind
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Spelunking
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Growth
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion96 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion92 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion105 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Forest
81%inclusion91 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Island
76%inclusion86 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion85 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
73%inclusion82 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
72%inclusion81 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
-15%synergy
Temple Garden
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Stomping Ground
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
15%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
36%synergy
Sacred Foundry
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
12%synergy
The World Tree
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Savannah
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Indatha Triome
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Bayou
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Zagoth Triome
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
4%synergy