Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Upgraded Shrines

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Daydream
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Seminar
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Germination Practicum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
96%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
95%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
92%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
87%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
86%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
84%synergy
Northern Air Temple
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Southern Air Temple
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Seeing Winds
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
78%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
76%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Ephemerate
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Aura Shards
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Weaver
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Setessan Champion
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Displacer Kitten
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Soulherder
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Destiny Spinner
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Entity Tracker
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Doomwake Giant
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Guru Pathik
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Vitality
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Shrine Steward
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Essence Flux
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Flicker of Fate
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Momentary Blink
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Parting Gust
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Personify
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Aang's Journey
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Replenish
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Dance of the Manse
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Flicker
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Splash Portal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Explore the Underdark
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Another Round
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Search for Glory
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Sterling Grove
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Airbender Ascension
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Sphere of Safety
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Teleportation Circle
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Annie Joins Up
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Fertile Ground
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Greater Auramancy
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Skybind
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Paradox Haze
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Spelunking
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Omen
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Far Traveler
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Privileged Position
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Leader
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Baldur's Gate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Maze's End
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Gate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Thran Portal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Timeless Lotus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
6%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Temple Garden
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Stomping Ground
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
8%synergy
The World Tree
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Indatha Triome
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Savannah
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Taiga
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Bayou
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy