Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #447
13decks
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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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of Calm Waters
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
96%synergy
Sanctum of All
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
96%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
91%synergy
Ephemerate
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
89%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
88%synergy
Cloudshift
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
80%synergy
Northern Air Temple
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Displacer Kitten
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Essence Flux
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Southern Air Temple
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Deflecting Swat
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Chrome Mox
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
70%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Protection
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Mana Vault
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Bloom Tender
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Setessan Champion
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Soulherder
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Tinder Wall
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Noble Hierarch
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Spark Double
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Destiny Spinner
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Flickerwisp
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Flicker of Fate
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Planar Incision
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Consultation
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Saw in Half
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Momentary Blink
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Eerie Interlude
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Displace
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Pact
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Crop Rotation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Final Fortune
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Snap
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Snapback
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Three Visits
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Replenish
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Daydream
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Gamble
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Flicker
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Flame
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Culling Ritual
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Splash Portal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Another Round
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Go Ninja Go
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Pir's Whim
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Electroduplicate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Neoform
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Heat Shimmer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Savor the Moment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Channel the Suns
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Expropriate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Strionic Resonator
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Defense Grid
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Grinding Station
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Enchantments
Honden of Cleansing Fire
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Teleportation Circle
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Sphere of Safety
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Greater Auramancy
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Sterling Grove
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Aura Shards
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Airbender Ascension
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Skybind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Sands
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Flare
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Food Chain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Four Knocks
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Enchanted Evening
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Chakra Meditation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Taiga
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
88%synergy
Tundra
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
80%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
80%synergy
Scrubland
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Flooded Strand
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Badlands
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Plateau
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Mana Confluence
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
47%synergy
City of Brass
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Starting Town
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Swamp
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-45%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Forest
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-51%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Plains
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-47%synergy
Stomping Ground
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-54%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Island
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-56%synergy
Savai Triome
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Raugrin Triome
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Ketria Triome
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Indatha Triome
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy