Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Optimized Shrines

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #491
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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12%synergy
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100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
99%synergy
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100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
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100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
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96%synergy
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100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
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Honden of Infinite Rage
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Northern Air Temple
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Farewell
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Crop Rotation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Destiny Spinner
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Displacer Kitten
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Bloom Tender
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Setessan Champion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Soulherder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Doomwake Giant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Entity Tracker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Aurora Awakener
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kestia, the Cultivator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mulldrifter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Vitality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Council of Four
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Composer of Spring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reki, the History of Kamigawa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Noble Hierarch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shrine Steward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gloomshrieker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Cloudshift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Krosan Grip
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Essence Flux
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Envelop
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Guttural Response
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Suspend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Aang's Journey
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Resurgent Belief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Ending
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Replenish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Ideal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Regrowth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Safety
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Teleportation Circle
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Sterling Grove
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Leyline Binding
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fertile Ground
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Airbender Ascension
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Detention Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Spelunking
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Unable to Scream
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reprobation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Collective Restraint
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Trace of Abundance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Compleation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Energy Flux
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aura Shards
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Abundant Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Web of Inertia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Privileged Position
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spirit of Resistance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maelstrom Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Enchanted Evening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Omen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Aminatou, the Fateshifter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Estrid, the Masked
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Calix, Destiny's Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Island
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Windswept Heath
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stomping Ground
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Indatha Triome
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Zagoth Triome
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Savai Triome
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Citadel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Ketria Triome
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Shrine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
The World Tree
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy