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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Honden of Seeing Winds
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
96%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
93%synergy
Sanctum of All
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
90%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
89%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
84%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
84%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
84%synergy
Ephemerate
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
78%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
72%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
72%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
72%synergy
Southern Air Temple
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
72%synergy
Displacer Kitten
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
68%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
66%synergy
Cloudshift
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
69%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Aura Shards
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Blossoms
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Setessan Champion
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
47%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
44%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
38%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
43%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
45%synergy
Delighted Halfling
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Bloom Tender
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Soulherder
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Noble Hierarch
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
31%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Destiny Spinner
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Entity Tracker
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Guru Pathik
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Shrine Steward
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Flicker of Fate
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Momentary Blink
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Banishing Knack
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Tithe
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Parting Gust
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Release to the Wind
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Replenish
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Aang's Journey
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-17%synergy
Resurgent Belief
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Flicker
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-16%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Damn
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Redress Fate
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Strionic Resonator
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kyoshi Island Plaza
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
60%synergy
Sterling Grove
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
51%synergy
Northern Air Temple
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
54%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
45%synergy
Sphere of Safety
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Annie Joins Up
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Airbender Ascension
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Warleader's Call
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Fertile Ground
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Omen
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Greater Auramancy
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Skybind
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Privileged Position
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Confinement
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Paradox Haze
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Exploration
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Reality Acid
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Moat
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Earthcraft
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Kaya, Spirits' Justice
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
48%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-14%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
87%synergy
Taiga
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
82%synergy
Bayou
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
75%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
43%synergy
Forest
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
-11%synergy
Plains
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
60%synergy
Scrubland
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
59%synergy
Mountain
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
-12%synergy
Island
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
-14%synergy
Volcanic Island
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
53%synergy
Tundra
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Underground Sea
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Confluence
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Badlands
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Temple Garden
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Indatha Triome
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Ketria Triome
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
16%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
32%synergy
The World Tree
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Starting Town
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Stomping Ground
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy