Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Upgraded Blink

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Quantum Entanglement
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
The Mind Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
94%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
93%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
89%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
91%inclusion68 decks75 decks
87%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
87%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
91%inclusion68 decks75 decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion68 decks75 decks
86%synergy
Southern Air Temple
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Ephemerate
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
79%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
78%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
82%inclusion61 decks74 decks
78%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
75%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
77%inclusion58 decks75 decks
73%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
75%inclusion56 decks75 decks
71%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
75%inclusion56 decks75 decks
71%synergy
Cloudshift
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
61%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Aura Shards
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
63%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Setessan Champion
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Soulherder
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Displacer Kitten
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Bloom Tender
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Noble Hierarch
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Entity Tracker
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Destiny Spinner
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Flickerwisp
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Guru Pathik
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Doomwake Giant
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Mystic
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Shrine Steward
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Charming Prince
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
67%synergy
Flicker of Fate
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Momentary Blink
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Parting Gust
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-0%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Scrollshift
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Planar Incision
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Personify
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Blur
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Negate
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Siren's Ruse
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Turn to Mist
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Slip On the Ring
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Long Road Home
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Aang's Journey
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Daydream
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Splash Portal
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Shared Roots
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Replenish
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Flicker
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Another Round
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Manse
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Resurgent Belief
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Seminar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Panharmonicon
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Teleportation Circle
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Airbender Ascension
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Sphere of Safety
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Skybind
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Annie Joins Up
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Fertile Ground
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Paradox Haze
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Greater Auramancy
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline Binding
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Out of Time
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Privileged Position
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Island
87%inclusion65 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion61 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion56 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
23%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Breeding Pool
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Stomping Ground
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
13%synergy
The World Tree
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Indatha Triome
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Savannah
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Ketria Triome
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Bayou
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Taiga
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-4%synergy