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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The Mind Stone
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager
4.3%inclusion3 decks69 decks
4%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
4.1%inclusion3 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Quantum Entanglement
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Spaceshift
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
98%inclusion520 decks531 decks
94%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
93%inclusion492 decks531 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
95%inclusion506 decks531 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
95%inclusion506 decks531 decks
91%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
96%inclusion507 decks530 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
93%inclusion492 decks531 decks
88%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
91%inclusion485 decks531 decks
87%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion484 decks531 decks
87%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
90%inclusion476 decks531 decks
86%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
89%inclusion474 decks531 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Life's Web
87%inclusion462 decks531 decks
83%synergy
Southern Air Temple
86%inclusion458 decks531 decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
85%inclusion450 decks528 decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
84%inclusion448 decks531 decks
80%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
84%inclusion447 decks531 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
82%inclusion434 decks531 decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
79%inclusion417 decks531 decks
75%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion410 decks531 decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
75%inclusion400 decks531 decks
66%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
70%inclusion374 decks531 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion180 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion104 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion74 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion72 decks531 decks
-4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
13%inclusion69 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion55 decks531 decks
-9%synergy
Aura Shards
9.0%inclusion48 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.7%inclusion46 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.3%inclusion44 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
59%inclusion313 decks531 decks
55%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
58%inclusion308 decks531 decks
49%synergy
Setessan Champion
48%inclusion256 decks531 decks
42%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
46%inclusion245 decks531 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion226 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Displacer Kitten
42%inclusion225 decks531 decks
40%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
42%inclusion223 decks531 decks
35%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
40%inclusion214 decks531 decks
35%synergy
Soulherder
40%inclusion213 decks531 decks
39%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
39%inclusion206 decks531 decks
26%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
37%inclusion198 decks531 decks
36%synergy
Bloom Tender
35%inclusion187 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Destiny Spinner
35%inclusion187 decks531 decks
31%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion140 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
25%inclusion135 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion133 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Entity Tracker
24%inclusion129 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Guru Pathik
23%inclusion124 decks531 decks
22%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
22%inclusion118 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
21%inclusion111 decks531 decks
20%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
21%inclusion109 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Noble Hierarch
20%inclusion104 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
19%inclusion101 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion97 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Shrine Steward
17%inclusion91 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion90 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
17%inclusion90 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion75 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion74 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
14%inclusion73 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
14%inclusion73 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
13%inclusion71 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
13%inclusion70 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
13%inclusion70 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
11%inclusion60 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
11%inclusion58 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Starfield Mystic
11%inclusion57 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Flickerwisp
11%inclusion57 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
10%inclusion52 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Composer of Spring
8.5%inclusion45 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.3%inclusion44 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
7.9%inclusion42 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
7.3%inclusion39 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
63%inclusion332 decks531 decks
59%synergy
Cloudshift
54%inclusion287 decks531 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion271 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Essence Flux
46%inclusion244 decks531 decks
45%synergy
Flicker of Fate
39%inclusion209 decks531 decks
38%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion189 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion184 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Momentary Blink
34%inclusion178 decks531 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion136 decks531 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion97 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion75 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
14%inclusion75 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Scrollshift
13%inclusion67 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion66 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion63 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion60 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion58 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion55 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion54 decks531 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion53 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Blur
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Negate
8.9%inclusion47 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.7%inclusion46 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
8.5%inclusion45 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Personify
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Planar Incision
7.7%inclusion41 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
7.3%inclusion39 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Airbending Lesson
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.2%inclusion33 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.3%inclusion28 decks528 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
57%inclusion304 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Aang's Journey
46%inclusion243 decks531 decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion209 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion186 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion141 decks531 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
23%inclusion122 decks531 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion120 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
21%inclusion112 decks531 decks
19%synergy
Daydream
20%inclusion38 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion89 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Replenish
17%inclusion89 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion68 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Splash Portal
11%inclusion61 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Manse
11%inclusion59 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
11%inclusion56 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Another Round
10%inclusion54 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion53 decks531 decks
-4%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion52 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion51 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
9.0%inclusion48 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.9%inclusion47 decks530 decks
4%synergy
Flicker
8.5%inclusion45 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
5.1%inclusion27 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
29%inclusion153 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion104 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion30 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
68%inclusion362 decks531 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
63%inclusion337 decks531 decks
60%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
63%inclusion332 decks531 decks
59%synergy
Sphere of Safety
52%inclusion276 decks531 decks
46%synergy
Airbender Ascension
40%inclusion210 decks531 decks
35%synergy
Teleportation Circle
39%inclusion209 decks531 decks
37%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
32%inclusion169 decks531 decks
25%synergy
Greater Auramancy
23%inclusion124 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Annie Joins Up
23%inclusion123 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion122 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion109 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
19%inclusion99 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion95 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion85 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Skybind
16%inclusion83 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Fertile Ground
15%inclusion81 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15%inclusion80 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Paradox Haze
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
11%inclusion58 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion56 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Privileged Position
9.0%inclusion48 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion46 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.5%inclusion45 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.9%inclusion42 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Spelunking
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.6%inclusion30 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
5.6%inclusion30 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Abundant Growth
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Exploration
5.3%inclusion28 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.1%inclusion27 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.1%inclusion27 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.9%inclusion42 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
46%inclusion245 decks531 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion231 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion96 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion94 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion65 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion55 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion431 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion411 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
44%inclusion234 decks531 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion142 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion85 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.7%inclusion46 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.2%inclusion38 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion499 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion495 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion494 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Island
90%inclusion479 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion454 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion453 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion331 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
53%inclusion280 decks531 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
48%inclusion255 decks531 decks
19%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion250 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion223 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
42%inclusion221 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion215 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
38%inclusion201 decks531 decks
9%synergy
The World Tree
37%inclusion194 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
36%inclusion192 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion188 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion186 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion178 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion172 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion166 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion156 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Indatha Triome
29%inclusion156 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion141 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion140 decks531 decks
-18%synergy
Watery Grave
26%inclusion140 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion138 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion132 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion131 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
23%inclusion121 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion120 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion120 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion117 decks531 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion117 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
21%inclusion114 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion103 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion102 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion97 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion92 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
16%inclusion84 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
15%inclusion81 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
15%inclusion80 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion75 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion74 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion72 decks531 decks
-6%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion69 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Jungle Shrine
13%inclusion68 decks531 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion68 decks531 decks
-0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
13%inclusion67 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion66 decks531 decks
3%synergy