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.
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Daydream
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
94%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
89%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
88%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
84%synergy
Northern Air Temple
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
81%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Southern Air Temple
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
78%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
77%synergy
Ephemerate
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
77%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
74%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
74%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Cloudshift
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Setessan Champion
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Displacer Kitten
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Soulherder
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Bloom Tender
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Destiny Spinner
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Entity Tracker
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Flickerwisp
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Guru Pathik
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Shrine Steward
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Starfield Mystic
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Charming Prince
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Doomwake Giant
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Great Divide Guide
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
69%synergy
Flicker of Fate
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Momentary Blink
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Parting Gust
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Scrollshift
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Personify
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Siren's Ruse
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Saw in Half
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Turn to Mist
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Aang's Journey
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Splash Portal
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Replenish
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Shared Roots
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Flicker
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Germination Practicum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Seminar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Resurgent Belief
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Panharmonicon
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Teleportation Circle
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Airbender Ascension
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Sphere of Safety
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Annie Joins Up
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Skybind
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Paradox Haze
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Greater Auramancy
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Binding
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Omen
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Out of Time
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Abundant Growth
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Forest
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Island
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Temple Garden
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Breeding Pool
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
25%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Stomping Ground
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Indatha Triome
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Tropical Island
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Bayou
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Taiga
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Zagoth Triome
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Ketria Triome
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy