Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #491
45decks
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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87%synergy
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85%synergy
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82%synergy
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83%synergy
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83%synergy
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83%synergy
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80%synergy
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74%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
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67%synergy
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70%synergy
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Farewell
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4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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-4%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Weaver
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55%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
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50%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
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48%synergy
Guru Pathik
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50%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
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35%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
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20%synergy
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29%synergy
Destiny Spinner
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31%synergy
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34%synergy
Setessan Champion
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27%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
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30%synergy
Shrine Steward
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32%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
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28%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
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23%synergy
Doomwake Giant
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22%synergy
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19%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
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19%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
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10%synergy
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18%synergy
Entity Tracker
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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17%synergy
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15%synergy
Starfield Mystic
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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3%synergy
Great Divide Guide
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5%synergy
Enduring Vitality
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6%synergy
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11%synergy
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6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
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4%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
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7%synergy
Grim Guardian
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8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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-16%synergy
Hermitic Herbalist
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bloom Tender
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
District Guide
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6%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
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6%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
Elvish Archivist
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7%synergy
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3%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
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2%synergy
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5%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
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19%synergy
Cloudshift
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43%synergy
Flicker of Fate
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36%synergy
Path to Exile
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6%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ephemerate
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28%synergy
Essence Flux
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28%synergy
Momentary Blink
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28%synergy
Beast Within
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13%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Airbending Lesson
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Energybending
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14%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Scrollshift
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11%synergy
Parting Gust
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11%synergy
Planar Incision
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11%synergy
Brainstorm
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4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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-2%synergy
Slip On the Ring
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9%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
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9%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
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6%synergy
Tear Asunder
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8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
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7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
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5%synergy
Chaos Warp
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2%synergy
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0%synergy
Reality Shift
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5%synergy
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
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1%synergy
Restoration Magic
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5%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
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4%synergy
Personify
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5%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
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5%synergy
Arcane Denial
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0%synergy
Octopus Form
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6%synergy
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Aang's Journey
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59%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
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25%synergy
Cultivate
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1%synergy
Shared Roots
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27%synergy
Nature's Lore
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3%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
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15%synergy
Splash Portal
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15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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2%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
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10%synergy
Explore
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10%synergy
Three Visits
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-9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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-9%synergy
Open the Gates
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Circuitous Route
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6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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3%synergy
Resurgent Belief
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3%synergy
Open the Vaults
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6%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
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0%synergy
Search for Glory
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6%synergy
Price of Freedom
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6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
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18%synergy
Panharmonicon
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5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
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4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
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65%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
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56%synergy
Sterling Grove
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43%synergy
Sphere of Safety
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32%synergy
Airbender Ascension
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33%synergy
Wild Growth
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26%synergy
Fertile Ground
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20%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
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15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
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11%synergy
Teleportation Circle
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16%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
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1%synergy
Skybind
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Spelunking
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Omen
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
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12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
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10%synergy
Far Traveler
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11%synergy
Paradox Haze
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
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9%synergy
Inspiring Leader
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9%synergy
Abundant Growth
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7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
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3%synergy
Unable to Scream
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6%synergy
Trace of Abundance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
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5%synergy
Banishing Light
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6%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
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6%synergy
Witness Protection
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6%synergy
Privileged Position
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5%synergy
Propaganda
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
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5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Realm of Koh
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Baldur's Gate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Maze's End
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Timeless Lotus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Island
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
1%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Opulent Palace
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Shrine
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Canopy Vista
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Monastery
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Glade
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Savage Lands
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Gond Gate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Grove
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Boros Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Simic Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Gate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy