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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The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Quantum Entanglement
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
96%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
95%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
93%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
92%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
88%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
86%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
84%synergy
Northern Air Temple
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
84%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
83%synergy
Southern Air Temple
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Life's Web
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
81%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
79%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
67%synergy
Ephemerate
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Weaver
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Setessan Champion
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Bloom Tender
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Displacer Kitten
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Soulherder
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Entity Tracker
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Destiny Spinner
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Doomwake Giant
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Vitality
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Guru Pathik
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Starfield Mystic
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Shrine Steward
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Essence Flux
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Flicker of Fate
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Momentary Blink
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Parting Gust
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Negate
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Scrollshift
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Aang's Journey
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Replenish
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Daydream
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Seminar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Flicker
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Splash Portal
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Another Round
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Search for Glory
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Explore the Underdark
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Sterling Grove
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Airbender Ascension
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Sphere of Safety
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Teleportation Circle
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Fertile Ground
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Greater Auramancy
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Skybind
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Paradox Haze
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Spelunking
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Omen
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Far Traveler
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Trace of Abundance
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Abundant Growth
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Privileged Position
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Baldur's Gate
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Maze's End
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Gate
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Thran Portal
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Timeless Lotus
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Island
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
6%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Temple Garden
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Stomping Ground
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Indatha Triome
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Zagoth Triome
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Ketria Triome
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Bayou
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-3%synergy