Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Optimized Combo

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
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Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Brian Cain
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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Sanctum of Calm Waters
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Sanctum of All
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Ephemerate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Southern Air Temple
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
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Sanctum of Stone Fangs
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Northern Air Temple
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Displacer Kitten
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Bloom Tender
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Chomping Changeling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Noble Hierarch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Entity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fertilid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gyre Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Vitality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Farhaven Elf
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Marina Vendrell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Essence Flux
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Cloudshift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Planar Incision
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Saw in Half
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Suspend
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blur
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Retraction Helix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Envelop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Overwhelming Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Release to the Wind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Siren's Ruse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Getaway Glamer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Guttural Response
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Momentary Blink
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Leak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vanish into Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flicker of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fertilid's Favor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Dream Harvest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Culling Ritual
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Finale of Devastation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Aang's Journey
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Goatnap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Walk the Aeons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Flicker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Open the Vaults
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Splash Portal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Terminus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Replenish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wrangle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Act of Treason
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Furnace Reins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Redress Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Open the Gates
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Against All Odds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Box
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Navigation Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spear of Heliod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Honden of Infinite Rage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sphere of Safety
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Springleaf Parade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Breach
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sterling Grove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Food Chain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Abundant Growth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Master Chef
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Teleportation Circle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fertile Ground
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Airbender Ascension
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Freed from the Real
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Battle at the Helvault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Haven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Detention Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skybind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Genju of the Realm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spelunking
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Extravagant Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Unable to Scream
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trace of Abundance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Day of Destiny
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Popular Entertainer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo's Compleation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crop Sigil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Energy Flux
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mirari's Wake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Aura Shards
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Aminatou, the Fateshifter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Estrid, the Masked
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cactus Preserve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Firdoch Core
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Screen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Atarka Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Timeless Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Island
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Forest
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Plains
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Mountain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-34%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Stomping Ground
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Shrine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Tropical Island
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Bayou
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Savai Triome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Citadel Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Grand Coliseum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
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