Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Spirits

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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Quintorius, History Chaser
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Southern Air Temple
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
96%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
96%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
95%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
95%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Northern Air Temple
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
87%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Sanctum of All
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Weaver
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Guru Pathik
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Shrine Steward
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Setessan Champion
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Kami of Transience
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Doomwake Giant
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Starfield Mystic
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Soulherder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Drogskol Captain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Vitality
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
King of the Oathbreakers
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Entity Tracker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Composer of Spring
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Destiny Spinner
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Badgermole
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Phantom
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Diligent Zookeeper
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Animal Attendant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Cloudshift
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Flicker of Fate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Scrollshift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-26%synergy
Blur
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Inkshield
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Energybending
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Aang's Journey
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Manse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Shared Roots
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Resurgent Belief
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Replenish
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Explore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Destined Confrontation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Reunion
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Spear of Heliod
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Honden of Night's Reach
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Sterling Grove
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Airbender Ascension
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Sphere of Safety
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Far Traveler
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Inspiring Leader
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Genju of the Realm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Spelunking
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Intangible Virtue
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Omen
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Skybind
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Kami War
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Revival of the Ancestors
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enchanted Evening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Greater Auramancy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Kenriths' Royal Funeral
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Paradox Haze
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Realm of Koh
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Timeless Lotus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Island
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Citadel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Opulent Palace
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Nomad Outpost
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Indatha Triome
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Temple Garden
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Zagoth Triome
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Savai Triome
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Sacred Foundry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Crystal Quarry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Command Bridge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Foggy Bottom Swamp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Savage Lands
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Tundra
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Spire Garden
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Taiga
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy