Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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Venser, Visionary Traveler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
98%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
96%synergy
Sanctum of All
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
96%synergy
Ephemerate
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
90%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
84%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
78%synergy
Northern Air Temple
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
77%synergy
Essence Flux
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
71%synergy
Displacer Kitten
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Cloudshift
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Bloom Tender
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
82%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Mana Vault
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Delighted Halfling
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Jennifer Walters
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Setessan Champion
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Noble Hierarch
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Destiny Spinner
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Soulherder
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Spark Double
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Tinder Wall
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Thanos, the Mad Titan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
King T'Challa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Doomwake Giant
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Flicker of Fate
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Momentary Blink
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Consultation
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Planar Incision
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Eerie Interlude
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Displace
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Negate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Slip On the Ring
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Replenish
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Aang's Journey
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Flicker
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Daydream
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pir's Whim
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Splash Portal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Heat Shimmer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-29%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Expropriate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Channel the Suns
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Savor the Moment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Panharmonicon
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
The Seriema
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Honden of Cleansing Fire
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Sphere of Safety
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Southern Air Temple
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Teleportation Circle
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Sterling Grove
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Greater Auramancy
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Wild Growth
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Aura Shards
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Skybind
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Brave the Sands
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Trace of Abundance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Food Chain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
City of Solitude
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Omniscience
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Flare
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Vapors
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mana Reflection
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enchanted Evening
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Gaea's Cradle
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
The Shire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
The Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-25%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Taiga
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
88%synergy
Tundra
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
81%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
82%synergy
Scrubland
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
82%synergy
Flooded Strand
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Badlands
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
77%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
60%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Plateau
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
70%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Wooded Foothills
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Swamp
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
-38%synergy
Forest
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
-44%synergy
Plains
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
-41%synergy
Starting Town
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Breeding Pool
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-33%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Mountain
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-47%synergy
Island
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-48%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Temple Garden
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Stomping Ground
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
The World Tree
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Savai Triome
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
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