Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Expensive 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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Improvisation Capstone
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
The Mind Stone
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Cloudshift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Ephemerate
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum of All
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Displacer Kitten
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Birds of Paradise
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Delighted Halfling
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Southern Air Temple
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Three Visits
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aura Shards
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Purphoros, God of the Forge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Noble Hierarch
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Spellseeker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Elves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Bloom Tender
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Gilded Drake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Soulherder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Restoration Angel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Spellskite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Academy Rector
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Calix, Guided by Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Vitality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Subtlety
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Setessan Champion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reflector Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Druid of Purification
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Massacre Girl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Essence Flux
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Redirect Lightning
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Mental Misstep
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Flicker of Fate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Tithe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Bolt Bend
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Spider-Sense
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Personify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Abrupt Decay
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Banishing Knack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Momentary Blink
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Obscuring Haze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Restoration Seminar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Daydream
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Germination Practicum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Replenish
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Flicker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Splash Portal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Another Round
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eureka
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Show and Tell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hypergenesis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Scroll Rack
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Birthing Pod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Annie Joins Up
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Teleportation Circle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Northern Air Temple
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Exploration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Grasp of Fate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Burgeoning
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Solitary Confinement
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Paradox Haze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Skybind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Smuggler's Share
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Birthing Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Food Chain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mirari's Wake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Charitable Levy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Safety
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Warleader's Call
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchanted Evening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sneak Attack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Airbender Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Chakra Meditation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Underground Sea
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Wooded Foothills
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Arid Mesa
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Volcanic Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Badlands
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Starting Town
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Stomping Ground
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Island
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-51%synergy
Forest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-53%synergy
Plains
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-49%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Temple Garden
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The World Tree
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Blood Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-61%synergy
Sea of Clouds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy