Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Expensive Shrines

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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The Mind Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
94%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of All
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
91%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
86%synergy
Ephemerate
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
81%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
77%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Displacer Kitten
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Southern Air Temple
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Cloudshift
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Serra's Sanctum
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Setessan Champion
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Bloom Tender
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Delighted Halfling
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Soulherder
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Destiny Spinner
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Noble Hierarch
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Entity Tracker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Composer of Spring
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Guru Pathik
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Flicker of Fate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Momentary Blink
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Flashback
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Knack
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Personify
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Replenish
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Aang's Journey
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Daydream
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Flicker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Another Round
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Northern Air Temple
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Sterling Grove
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Sphere of Safety
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Teleportation Circle
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Annie Joins Up
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Airbender Ascension
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Greater Auramancy
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Aura Shards
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Privileged Position
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fertile Ground
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Omen
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Warleader's Call
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Paradox Haze
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Parade
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Aminatou, the Fateshifter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Tropical Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
82%synergy
Taiga
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Bayou
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Forest
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Island
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Swamp
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Tundra
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Plateau
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Scrubland
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Underground Sea
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Volcanic Island
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Mana Confluence
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Indatha Triome
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
12%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Ketria Triome
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
The World Tree
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Stomping Ground
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy