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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Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Germination Practicum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Seminar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
96%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
95%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
94%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
91%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
86%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
86%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
85%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
83%synergy
Northern Air Temple
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
83%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Sanctum of Calm Waters
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
81%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
79%synergy
Southern Air Temple
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
77%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
76%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
76%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
74%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
71%synergy
Ephemerate
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Weaver
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Setessan Champion
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Bloom Tender
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Destiny Spinner
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Soulherder
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Entity Tracker
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Doomwake Giant
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Guru Pathik
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Starfield Mystic
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Shrine Steward
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Essence Flux
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Flicker of Fate
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Momentary Blink
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Negate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Parting Gust
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Aang's Journey
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Replenish
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Daydream
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Another Round
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Shared Roots
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Sterling Grove
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Airbender Ascension
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Teleportation Circle
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Sphere of Safety
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Annie Joins Up
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Fertile Ground
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Paradox Haze
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Greater Auramancy
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Grasp of Fate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mirari's Wake
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Privileged Position
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Island
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
8%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Temple Garden
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Stomping Ground
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Indatha Triome
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Zagoth Triome
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Ketria Triome
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Bayou
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-5%synergy