Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Upgraded

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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Daydream
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
3.7%inclusion3 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Germination Practicum
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
98%inclusion446 decks456 decks
93%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
94%inclusion428 decks456 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
95%inclusion434 decks456 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
95%inclusion434 decks456 decks
91%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
95%inclusion434 decks455 decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
93%inclusion424 decks456 decks
89%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
92%inclusion421 decks456 decks
88%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion416 decks456 decks
86%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion408 decks456 decks
85%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
90%inclusion410 decks456 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Southern Air Temple
88%inclusion399 decks456 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
87%inclusion396 decks456 decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion393 decks456 decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
85%inclusion386 decks452 decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
85%inclusion389 decks456 decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
82%inclusion376 decks456 decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
79%inclusion360 decks456 decks
75%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion353 decks456 decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
77%inclusion352 decks456 decks
68%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
72%inclusion329 decks456 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion160 decks456 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion89 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion64 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion61 decks456 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion53 decks456 decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
11%inclusion51 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Aura Shards
8.6%inclusion39 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.6%inclusion39 decks456 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.9%inclusion36 decks456 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
60%inclusion275 decks456 decks
51%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
60%inclusion274 decks456 decks
56%synergy
Setessan Champion
50%inclusion226 decks456 decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
48%inclusion218 decks456 decks
41%synergy
Displacer Kitten
45%inclusion203 decks456 decks
42%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
44%inclusion201 decks456 decks
37%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion199 decks456 decks
19%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
41%inclusion188 decks456 decks
29%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
40%inclusion181 decks456 decks
34%synergy
Soulherder
39%inclusion178 decks456 decks
37%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
38%inclusion172 decks456 decks
36%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion171 decks456 decks
33%synergy
Bloom Tender
34%inclusion157 decks456 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion120 decks456 decks
16%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
25%inclusion115 decks456 decks
22%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
25%inclusion114 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Entity Tracker
24%inclusion110 decks456 decks
21%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
24%inclusion108 decks456 decks
20%synergy
Guru Pathik
24%inclusion108 decks456 decks
22%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
21%inclusion97 decks456 decks
18%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
21%inclusion96 decks456 decks
20%synergy
Noble Hierarch
20%inclusion92 decks456 decks
11%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
20%inclusion90 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion85 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion77 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
17%inclusion77 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Shrine Steward
17%inclusion76 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
14%inclusion64 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
14%inclusion62 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion62 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
14%inclusion62 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
13%inclusion59 decks456 decks
12%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
13%inclusion58 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
13%inclusion57 decks456 decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion55 decks456 decks
11%synergy
Starfield Mystic
11%inclusion51 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
11%inclusion48 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
11%inclusion48 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Flickerwisp
11%inclusion48 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion46 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
9.0%inclusion41 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.3%inclusion38 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
8.1%inclusion37 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Composer of Spring
7.7%inclusion35 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
6.8%inclusion31 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.8%inclusion31 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
6.6%inclusion30 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.4%inclusion29 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.1%inclusion28 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
5.7%inclusion26 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
62%inclusion284 decks456 decks
59%synergy
Cloudshift
55%inclusion252 decks456 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion234 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Essence Flux
47%inclusion214 decks456 decks
46%synergy
Flicker of Fate
41%inclusion185 decks456 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion169 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion162 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
35%inclusion158 decks456 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion127 decks456 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion87 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
16%inclusion74 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion72 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Scrollshift
15%inclusion67 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Parting Gust
13%inclusion58 decks456 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion58 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion56 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion54 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion52 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Blur
11%inclusion49 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion49 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion48 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion45 decks456 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion45 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.0%inclusion41 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
8.3%inclusion38 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion38 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Personify
8.3%inclusion23 decks276 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.1%inclusion37 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.1%inclusion37 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
8.1%inclusion37 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Planar Incision
7.5%inclusion34 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Airbending Lesson
7.2%inclusion33 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.6%inclusion30 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.4%inclusion29 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion27 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.5%inclusion25 decks452 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.3%inclusion24 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
57%inclusion259 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Aang's Journey
46%inclusion212 decks456 decks
44%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion187 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion163 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion124 decks456 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion110 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
22%inclusion102 decks456 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion99 decks456 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion81 decks456 decks
-4%synergy
Replenish
16%inclusion74 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion58 decks452 decks
8%synergy
Splash Portal
12%inclusion54 decks456 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
11%inclusion51 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Another Round
10%inclusion47 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion45 decks456 decks
-3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion45 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Resurgent Belief
9.4%inclusion43 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
9.4%inclusion43 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.8%inclusion40 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Flicker
8.1%inclusion37 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion35 decks455 decks
2%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.7%inclusion26 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
5.5%inclusion25 decks456 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
30%inclusion135 decks456 decks
28%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion90 decks456 decks
16%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.6%inclusion30 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion26 decks456 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
69%inclusion314 decks456 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
65%inclusion298 decks456 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
64%inclusion293 decks456 decks
60%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion228 decks456 decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
39%inclusion179 decks456 decks
37%synergy
Airbender Ascension
39%inclusion177 decks456 decks
34%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
31%inclusion143 decks456 decks
24%synergy
Greater Auramancy
24%inclusion108 decks456 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion107 decks456 decks
18%synergy
Annie Joins Up
23%inclusion106 decks456 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion96 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
20%inclusion89 decks456 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
19%inclusion88 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion72 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Fertile Ground
14%inclusion66 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion64 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Skybind
14%inclusion62 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion59 decks456 decks
11%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion56 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion55 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion46 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Privileged Position
8.8%inclusion40 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.8%inclusion40 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.1%inclusion37 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.7%inclusion35 decks456 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.5%inclusion34 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
6.6%inclusion30 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.9%inclusion27 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Abundant Growth
5.9%inclusion27 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.9%inclusion27 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.7%inclusion26 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.7%inclusion26 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.5%inclusion25 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
5.3%inclusion24 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.3%inclusion24 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
5.0%inclusion23 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.7%inclusion35 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
48%inclusion217 decks456 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion204 decks456 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion85 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion84 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion57 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
9.4%inclusion43 decks456 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.9%inclusion27 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion370 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion361 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
44%inclusion199 decks456 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion121 decks456 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion73 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.7%inclusion35 decks456 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.5%inclusion34 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion27 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion24 decks456 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.0%inclusion23 decks456 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion426 decks456 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion423 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion423 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Island
90%inclusion411 decks456 decks
11%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion390 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion388 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion280 decks456 decks
-2%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
52%inclusion239 decks456 decks
49%synergy
Breeding Pool
49%inclusion222 decks456 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
48%inclusion219 decks456 decks
19%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion200 decks456 decks
18%synergy
Stomping Ground
42%inclusion191 decks456 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
42%inclusion190 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion174 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
38%inclusion171 decks456 decks
9%synergy
The World Tree
37%inclusion167 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion165 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion164 decks456 decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion156 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion151 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
32%inclusion146 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion139 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Indatha Triome
30%inclusion138 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
28%inclusion128 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
27%inclusion125 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion123 decks456 decks
-17%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion120 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion117 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion116 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
23%inclusion105 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion104 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion103 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion101 decks456 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion97 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
21%inclusion96 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion89 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion89 decks456 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion80 decks456 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion78 decks456 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
16%inclusion71 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
15%inclusion70 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
15%inclusion67 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
14%inclusion65 decks456 decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion62 decks456 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion62 decks456 decks
-6%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion62 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion61 decks456 decks
0%synergy
Taiga
13%inclusion59 decks456 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
13%inclusion57 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Raffine's Tower
12%inclusion56 decks456 decks
0%synergy