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
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
5%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Absorbing Man
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Seminar
3.8%inclusion6 decks156 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
98%inclusion498 decks508 decks
94%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
93%inclusion473 decks508 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
95%inclusion483 decks508 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
95%inclusion483 decks508 decks
91%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
95%inclusion481 decks507 decks
90%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
93%inclusion471 decks508 decks
88%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
91%inclusion463 decks508 decks
87%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion461 decks508 decks
86%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion454 decks508 decks
85%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
89%inclusion453 decks508 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Life's Web
87%inclusion440 decks508 decks
83%synergy
Southern Air Temple
86%inclusion438 decks508 decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
85%inclusion429 decks504 decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
85%inclusion430 decks508 decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
84%inclusion426 decks508 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
81%inclusion414 decks508 decks
77%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
78%inclusion395 decks508 decks
74%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion393 decks508 decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
76%inclusion386 decks508 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
70%inclusion356 decks508 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion177 decks508 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion100 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion74 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion68 decks508 decks
-4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion62 decks508 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion57 decks508 decks
-8%synergy
Aura Shards
9.4%inclusion48 decks508 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.3%inclusion42 decks508 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.9%inclusion40 decks508 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
59%inclusion300 decks508 decks
55%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
58%inclusion296 decks508 decks
49%synergy
Setessan Champion
49%inclusion250 decks508 decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
46%inclusion235 decks508 decks
40%synergy
Displacer Kitten
43%inclusion220 decks508 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion219 decks508 decks
18%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
41%inclusion210 decks508 decks
34%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
41%inclusion206 decks508 decks
35%synergy
Soulherder
40%inclusion204 decks508 decks
39%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
40%inclusion203 decks508 decks
27%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
38%inclusion191 decks508 decks
36%synergy
Destiny Spinner
36%inclusion181 decks508 decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
34%inclusion175 decks508 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion132 decks508 decks
15%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion131 decks508 decks
23%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
26%inclusion130 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Entity Tracker
25%inclusion125 decks508 decks
21%synergy
Guru Pathik
22%inclusion113 decks508 decks
21%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
22%inclusion113 decks508 decks
18%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
21%inclusion107 decks508 decks
20%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
21%inclusion106 decks508 decks
18%synergy
Noble Hierarch
20%inclusion104 decks508 decks
11%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
20%inclusion101 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion92 decks508 decks
13%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion88 decks508 decks
15%synergy
Shrine Steward
17%inclusion87 decks508 decks
16%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
16%inclusion81 decks508 decks
12%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion72 decks508 decks
14%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion71 decks508 decks
13%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
14%inclusion71 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
13%inclusion67 decks508 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
13%inclusion66 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
13%inclusion65 decks508 decks
10%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
13%inclusion65 decks508 decks
10%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion62 decks508 decks
11%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
11%inclusion58 decks508 decks
10%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
11%inclusion56 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
11%inclusion55 decks508 decks
10%synergy
Starfield Mystic
10%inclusion53 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
10%inclusion49 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
10%inclusion49 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Composer of Spring
8.9%inclusion45 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.3%inclusion42 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
7.9%inclusion40 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
7.5%inclusion38 decks508 decks
7%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
7.3%inclusion37 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.7%inclusion34 decks508 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
6.3%inclusion32 decks508 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.1%inclusion31 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
5.3%inclusion27 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
63%inclusion319 decks508 decks
60%synergy
Cloudshift
55%inclusion277 decks508 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion264 decks508 decks
14%synergy
Essence Flux
47%inclusion239 decks508 decks
46%synergy
Flicker of Fate
39%inclusion199 decks508 decks
38%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion185 decks508 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion180 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
34%inclusion174 decks508 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion134 decks508 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion97 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
15%inclusion76 decks508 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion75 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Scrollshift
13%inclusion64 decks508 decks
12%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion63 decks508 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion63 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion61 decks508 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion60 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion60 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion57 decks508 decks
10%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion53 decks508 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion52 decks508 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion51 decks508 decks
10%synergy
Blur
9.4%inclusion48 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.4%inclusion48 decks508 decks
4%synergy
Personify
8.6%inclusion29 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.5%inclusion43 decks508 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.5%inclusion43 decks508 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
8.5%inclusion43 decks508 decks
7%synergy
Planar Incision
7.9%inclusion40 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
7.7%inclusion39 decks508 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion39 decks508 decks
1%synergy
Airbending Lesson
6.9%inclusion35 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.3%inclusion32 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
5.7%inclusion29 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.5%inclusion28 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
57%inclusion289 decks508 decks
14%synergy
Aang's Journey
45%inclusion227 decks508 decks
42%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion208 decks508 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion180 decks508 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion134 decks508 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion116 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion113 decks508 decks
18%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
22%inclusion111 decks508 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion85 decks508 decks
-5%synergy
Replenish
17%inclusion84 decks508 decks
15%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion63 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Splash Portal
12%inclusion60 decks508 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion59 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
11%inclusion55 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion52 decks508 decks
-3%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion51 decks508 decks
7%synergy
Another Round
10%inclusion50 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.4%inclusion48 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
9.1%inclusion46 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.5%inclusion43 decks507 decks
4%synergy
Flicker
8.3%inclusion42 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.5%inclusion28 decks508 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
29%inclusion145 decks508 decks
27%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion100 decks508 decks
16%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.7%inclusion34 decks508 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion29 decks508 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
69%inclusion349 decks508 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
64%inclusion325 decks508 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
63%inclusion318 decks508 decks
59%synergy
Sphere of Safety
52%inclusion263 decks508 decks
46%synergy
Airbender Ascension
40%inclusion201 decks508 decks
35%synergy
Teleportation Circle
39%inclusion200 decks508 decks
37%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
31%inclusion158 decks508 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion122 decks508 decks
18%synergy
Greater Auramancy
23%inclusion119 decks508 decks
22%synergy
Annie Joins Up
23%inclusion118 decks508 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion108 decks508 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
19%inclusion97 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion92 decks508 decks
16%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion85 decks508 decks
13%synergy
Fertile Ground
16%inclusion79 decks508 decks
11%synergy
Skybind
15%inclusion78 decks508 decks
15%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15%inclusion76 decks508 decks
14%synergy
Paradox Haze
12%inclusion63 decks508 decks
11%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion61 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
11%inclusion56 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion55 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.9%inclusion45 decks508 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.5%inclusion43 decks508 decks
4%synergy
Privileged Position
8.3%inclusion42 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.9%inclusion40 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.7%inclusion39 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.5%inclusion33 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.3%inclusion32 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Spelunking
6.3%inclusion32 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.3%inclusion32 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Abundant Growth
5.7%inclusion29 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Exploration
5.5%inclusion28 decks508 decks
1%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.5%inclusion28 decks508 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.3%inclusion27 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.1%inclusion26 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
5.1%inclusion26 decks508 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.7%inclusion39 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
47%inclusion238 decks508 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion222 decks508 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion95 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion94 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion64 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion51 decks508 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.7%inclusion34 decks508 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.1%inclusion26 decks508 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion412 decks508 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion392 decks508 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
43%inclusion219 decks508 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion136 decks508 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion79 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.3%inclusion42 decks508 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.3%inclusion37 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.1%inclusion31 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion27 decks508 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion27 decks508 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion476 decks508 decks
12%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion473 decks508 decks
15%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion472 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Island
90%inclusion458 decks508 decks
11%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion432 decks508 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion432 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion315 decks508 decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
52%inclusion265 decks508 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
49%inclusion248 decks508 decks
19%synergy
Breeding Pool
48%inclusion242 decks508 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion219 decks508 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
42%inclusion214 decks508 decks
15%synergy
Stomping Ground
41%inclusion209 decks508 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
38%inclusion192 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
37%inclusion186 decks508 decks
12%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion185 decks508 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion182 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion180 decks508 decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion172 decks508 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion168 decks508 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion159 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion154 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Indatha Triome
29%inclusion149 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
27%inclusion138 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion136 decks508 decks
-18%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion135 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion134 decks508 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion128 decks508 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion125 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion116 decks508 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion116 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
23%inclusion115 decks508 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion115 decks508 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion114 decks508 decks
4%synergy
Zagoth Triome
21%inclusion107 decks508 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion100 decks508 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion99 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion91 decks508 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
18%inclusion90 decks508 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
15%inclusion78 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
15%inclusion78 decks508 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
15%inclusion74 decks508 decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion73 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion71 decks508 decks
-1%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion69 decks508 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion68 decks508 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion68 decks508 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion66 decks508 decks
4%synergy
Taiga
13%inclusion65 decks508 decks
0%synergy
Jungle Shrine
13%inclusion64 decks508 decks
-4%synergy