Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Optimized

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #447
132decks
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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1%synergy
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Sanctum of All
98%inclusion129 decks132 decks
93%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
94%inclusion124 decks132 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion123 decks132 decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
92%inclusion121 decks132 decks
87%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
90%inclusion119 decks132 decks
85%synergy
Northern Air Temple
89%inclusion117 decks132 decks
84%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
87%inclusion115 decks132 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
86%inclusion114 decks132 decks
82%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
86%inclusion113 decks132 decks
81%synergy
Southern Air Temple
82%inclusion108 decks132 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
82%inclusion108 decks132 decks
78%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
80%inclusion105 decks132 decks
75%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
80%inclusion105 decks132 decks
75%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
79%inclusion104 decks132 decks
75%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
79%inclusion104 decks132 decks
75%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
78%inclusion103 decks132 decks
74%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
78%inclusion103 decks132 decks
74%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
77%inclusion101 decks132 decks
67%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
73%inclusion95 decks131 decks
68%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
65%inclusion86 decks132 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion79 decks132 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion55 decks132 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion54 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion46 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
65%inclusion86 decks132 decks
61%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
61%inclusion80 decks132 decks
57%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
56%inclusion74 decks132 decks
47%synergy
Displacer Kitten
49%inclusion65 decks132 decks
47%synergy
Bloom Tender
45%inclusion59 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion57 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
42%inclusion55 decks132 decks
35%synergy
Destiny Spinner
42%inclusion55 decks132 decks
37%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
38%inclusion50 decks132 decks
36%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
38%inclusion50 decks132 decks
33%synergy
Setessan Champion
37%inclusion49 decks132 decks
31%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
36%inclusion48 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
36%inclusion48 decks132 decks
29%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Soulherder
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Guru Pathik
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
22%synergy
Shrine Steward
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Vitality
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Entity Tracker
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Starfield Mystic
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
62%inclusion82 decks132 decks
59%synergy
Cloudshift
49%inclusion65 decks132 decks
48%synergy
Essence Flux
40%inclusion53 decks132 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion52 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion45 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Flicker of Fate
33%inclusion43 decks132 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Momentary Blink
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion29 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Scrollshift
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Blur
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Saw in Half
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Displace
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-0%synergy
Silence
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-0%synergy
Generous Gift
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Airbending Lesson
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
47%inclusion62 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion45 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
31%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
30%inclusion39 decks132 decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Replenish
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
-17%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Daydream
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
-9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
-12%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Flicker
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Resurgent Belief
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Go Ninja Go
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Culling Ritual
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Another Round
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Panharmonicon
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
62%inclusion82 decks132 decks
54%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
52%inclusion68 decks132 decks
48%synergy
Sphere of Safety
49%inclusion65 decks132 decks
43%synergy
Greater Auramancy
37%inclusion49 decks132 decks
35%synergy
Teleportation Circle
37%inclusion49 decks132 decks
35%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Airbender Ascension
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Paradox Haze
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Aura Shards
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Skybind
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
-0%synergy
Privileged Position
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Abundant Growth
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion60 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
42%inclusion56 decks132 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion113 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion105 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
41%inclusion54 decks132 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Timeless Lotus
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion121 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Forest
82%inclusion108 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Island
78%inclusion103 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
77%inclusion102 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion98 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
74%inclusion98 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion65 decks132 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion64 decks132 decks
-15%synergy
Breeding Pool
48%inclusion64 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
48%inclusion63 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
47%inclusion62 decks132 decks
22%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
45%inclusion60 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Stomping Ground
45%inclusion59 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
45%inclusion59 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion55 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion55 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion52 decks132 decks
15%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
39%inclusion51 decks132 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
37%inclusion49 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion47 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion42 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
31%inclusion41 decks132 decks
7%synergy
The World Tree
31%inclusion41 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion41 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Savannah
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Indatha Triome
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Ketria Triome
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Zagoth Triome
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
-27%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
0%synergy