Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander)

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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15%synergy
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89%synergy
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89%synergy
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88%synergy
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88%synergy
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87%synergy
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85%synergy
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85%synergy
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84%synergy
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84%synergy
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Crescent Island Temple
87%inclusion5.04K decks5.77K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
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83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
86%inclusion4.97K decks5.77K decks
82%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
85%inclusion4.80K decks5.63K decks
81%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
85%inclusion4.90K decks5.77K decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
82%inclusion4.75K decks5.77K decks
78%synergy
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82%inclusion4.72K decks5.77K decks
78%synergy
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77%inclusion4.43K decks5.77K decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
76%inclusion4.38K decks5.77K decks
72%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
70%inclusion4.02K decks5.77K decks
60%synergy
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13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
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1%synergy
Farewell
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6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion707 decks5.77K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
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-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
11%inclusion659 decks5.77K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
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-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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-10%synergy
Aura Shards
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5%synergy
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62%synergy
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51%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
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42%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
47%inclusion2.73K decks5.77K decks
41%synergy
Setessan Champion
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39%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
42%inclusion2.44K decks5.77K decks
30%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
41%inclusion2.39K decks5.77K decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion2.21K decks5.77K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion2.15K decks5.77K decks
13%synergy
Destiny Spinner
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33%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion2.09K decks5.77K decks
35%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
32%inclusion1.85K decks5.77K decks
30%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion1.78K decks5.77K decks
13%synergy
Guru Pathik
30%inclusion1.72K decks5.77K decks
28%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
29%inclusion1.69K decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
27%inclusion1.58K decks5.77K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion1.48K decks5.77K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
23%inclusion1.34K decks5.77K decks
20%synergy
Entity Tracker
22%inclusion1.27K decks5.77K decks
19%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion1.25K decks5.77K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion1.14K decks5.77K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion1.13K decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
19%inclusion1.11K decks5.77K decks
16%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
18%inclusion1.03K decks5.77K decks
15%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion1.03K decks5.77K decks
13%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion998 decks5.77K decks
15%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
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15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
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12%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
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4%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion857 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
15%inclusion840 decks5.77K decks
12%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion819 decks5.77K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion696 decks5.77K decks
11%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion679 decks5.77K decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion664 decks5.77K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion638 decks5.77K decks
11%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion579 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion562 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.2%inclusion533 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.0%inclusion519 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.7%inclusion502 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.0%inclusion462 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.0%inclusion402 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
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5%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.4%inclusion371 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
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4%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
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6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
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6%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.5%inclusion319 decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
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0%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
56%inclusion3.21K decks5.77K decks
52%synergy
Cloudshift
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48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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10%synergy
Essence Flux
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42%synergy
Flicker of Fate
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34%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion1.98K decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1.90K decks5.77K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.66K decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
27%inclusion1.55K decks5.77K decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion867 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
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3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion771 decks5.77K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion697 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion619 decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion608 decks5.77K decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
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0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion566 decks5.77K decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.5%inclusion548 decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.4%inclusion540 decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Personify
9.3%inclusion287 decks3.09K decks
8%synergy
Blur
9.2%inclusion528 decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Parting Gust
8.8%inclusion509 decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion500 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
8.4%inclusion482 decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Planar Incision
8.3%inclusion481 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.1%inclusion468 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.7%inclusion443 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.2%inclusion418 decks5.77K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.9%inclusion399 decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.6%inclusion378 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
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-6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.3%inclusion355 decks5.60K decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
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0%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.7%inclusion329 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
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5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
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12%synergy
Aang's Journey
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46%synergy
Nature's Lore
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10%synergy
Cultivate
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-1%synergy
Three Visits
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9%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.46K decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
24%inclusion1.37K decks5.77K decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion1.14K decks5.77K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion1.09K decks5.77K decks
15%synergy
Replenish
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13%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion795 decks5.77K decks
10%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion720 decks5.66K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion645 decks5.77K decks
-2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion644 decks5.77K decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
9.5%inclusion548 decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Splash Portal
8.7%inclusion501 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.6%inclusion495 decks5.74K decks
4%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.5%inclusion489 decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
7.7%inclusion444 decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Another Round
7.1%inclusion411 decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
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30%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion1.18K decks5.77K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.6%inclusion438 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.2%inclusion413 decks5.77K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
69%inclusion3.97K decks5.77K decks
65%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
65%inclusion3.73K decks5.77K decks
61%synergy
Sterling Grove
62%inclusion3.56K decks5.77K decks
54%synergy
Sphere of Safety
49%inclusion2.84K decks5.77K decks
43%synergy
Teleportation Circle
37%inclusion2.11K decks5.77K decks
35%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion2.05K decks5.77K decks
31%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
34%inclusion1.95K decks5.77K decks
27%synergy
Annie Joins Up
24%inclusion1.37K decks5.77K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion1.30K decks5.77K decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion1.29K decks5.77K decks
16%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion1.27K decks5.77K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
21%inclusion1.22K decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion965 decks5.77K decks
15%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion722 decks5.77K decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion706 decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion702 decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion700 decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
11%inclusion662 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Skybind
11%inclusion610 decks5.77K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion578 decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Privileged Position
9.1%inclusion524 decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.9%inclusion511 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.4%inclusion486 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion431 decks5.77K decks
-3%synergy
Far Traveler
6.8%inclusion393 decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.2%inclusion359 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.1%inclusion354 decks5.77K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
5.7%inclusion327 decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.2%inclusion302 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.8%inclusion450 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion2.66K decks5.77K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
44%inclusion2.55K decks5.77K decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion1.02K decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion850 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion700 decks5.77K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion532 decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.5%inclusion374 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion346 decks5.77K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.3%inclusion306 decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion4.55K decks5.77K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion4.52K decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.82K decks5.77K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.61K decks5.77K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion985 decks5.77K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.2%inclusion529 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.0%inclusion464 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.0%inclusion463 decks5.77K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion443 decks5.77K decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion5.26K decks5.77K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion5.18K decks5.77K decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion5.17K decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion5.08K decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion4.84K decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion4.84K decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion3.56K decks5.77K decks
-2%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.92K decks5.76K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion2.50K decks5.77K decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion2.47K decks5.77K decks
13%synergy
Stomping Ground
39%inclusion2.26K decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion2.11K decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion2.09K decks5.77K decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
35%inclusion2.01K decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion1.99K decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion1.96K decks5.77K decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
31%inclusion1.80K decks5.77K decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.77K decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Indatha Triome
30%inclusion1.73K decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.67K decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
28%inclusion1.63K decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion1.62K decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.62K decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion1.62K decks5.77K decks
-16%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion1.57K decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion1.57K decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
25%inclusion1.44K decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
24%inclusion1.40K decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion1.32K decks5.77K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion1.25K decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion1.19K decks5.77K decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1.18K decks5.77K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
20%inclusion1.14K decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion1.09K decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion1.08K decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion1.05K decks5.77K decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion1.04K decks5.77K decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion1.02K decks5.77K decks
-4%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
18%inclusion1.02K decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion1.02K decks5.77K decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion975 decks5.77K decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
15%inclusion844 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
15%inclusion839 decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion811 decks5.77K decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion788 decks5.77K decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion785 decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion784 decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion747 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion715 decks5.77K decks
-3%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion706 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy