Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #454
12decks
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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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
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Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
99%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Sanctum of All
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Ephemerate
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Cloudshift
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Northern Air Temple
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
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Birds of Paradise
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Displacer Kitten
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Essence Flux
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Southern Air Temple
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Bloom Tender
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Setessan Champion
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Soulherder
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Tinder Wall
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Destiny Spinner
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Spark Double
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Noble Hierarch
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Phantasmal Image
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Marina Vendrell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grim Guardian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Flicker of Fate
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Momentary Blink
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Consultation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Planar Incision
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Saw in Half
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Displace
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Crop Rotation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Obscuring Haze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Replenish
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Flicker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Culling Ritual
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pir's Whim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Electroduplicate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Expropriate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Savor the Moment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Heat Shimmer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Another Round
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Channel the Suns
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Strionic Resonator
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Defense Grid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Honden of Life's Web
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Sphere of Safety
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Teleportation Circle
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Greater Auramancy
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Wild Growth
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Sterling Grove
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Airbender Ascension
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Aura Shards
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Flare
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Skybind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Food Chain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Enchanted Evening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Brave the Sands
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Four Knocks
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Gaea's Cradle
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Bayou
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Tundra
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Badlands
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Taiga
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Scrubland
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Flooded Strand
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Windswept Heath
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Plateau
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Polluted Delta
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
53%synergy
City of Brass
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Starting Town
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-50%synergy
Forest
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-56%synergy
Plains
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-53%synergy
Stomping Ground
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Indatha Triome
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Savai Triome
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-61%synergy
Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-63%synergy
Raugrin Triome
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy