Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Optimized Combo

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #454
8decks
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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83%synergy
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58%synergy
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58%synergy
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58%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
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32%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
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39%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
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Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Marina Vendrell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Noble Hierarch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
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23%synergy
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22%synergy
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25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Entity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fertilid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Angel of Condemnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Engineer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Vitality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Farhaven Elf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Essence Flux
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Blur
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Planar Incision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Flicker of Fate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Suspend
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Retraction Helix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Envelop
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Release to the Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Siren's Ruse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Getaway Glamer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Guttural Response
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Momentary Blink
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Culling Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Flicker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Finale of Devastation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Aang's Journey
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dream Harvest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Goatnap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Walk the Aeons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Open the Vaults
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Splash Portal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Terminus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Replenish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wrangle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Act of Treason
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Furnace Reins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Redress Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Open the Gates
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Against All Odds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Box
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Navigation Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spear of Heliod
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Crescent Island Temple
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Sterling Grove
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Sphere of Safety
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Teleportation Circle
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Fertile Ground
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Food Chain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Abundant Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Master Chef
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Airbender Ascension
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Parade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Battle at the Helvault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Detention Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skybind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Genju of the Realm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spelunking
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Extravagant Replication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Unable to Scream
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trace of Abundance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Day of Destiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Popular Entertainer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Compleation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crop Sigil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Energy Flux
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirari's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Aura Shards
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Aminatou, the Fateshifter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Estrid, the Masked
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cactus Preserve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Firdoch Core
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Screen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Atarka Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Timeless Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Island
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Forest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Plains
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Swamp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Temple Garden
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stomping Ground
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Jungle Shrine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Savannah
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sodden Verdure
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Savai Triome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy