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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13%synergy
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90%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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86%synergy
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85%synergy
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85%synergy
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88%inclusion4.74K decks5.37K decks
84%synergy
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Crescent Island Temple
88%inclusion4.72K decks5.37K decks
83%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
87%inclusion4.68K decks5.37K decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
87%inclusion4.65K decks5.37K decks
82%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion4.59K decks5.37K decks
81%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
85%inclusion4.47K decks5.23K decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
83%inclusion4.44K decks5.37K decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
82%inclusion4.41K decks5.37K decks
78%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
77%inclusion4.13K decks5.37K decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
76%inclusion4.09K decks5.37K decks
72%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
70%inclusion3.76K decks5.37K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion1.40K decks5.37K decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion823 decks5.37K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion700 decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion662 decks5.37K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion654 decks5.37K decks
-8%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion620 decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion559 decks5.37K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.2%inclusion494 decks5.37K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.9%inclusion424 decks5.37K decks
-10%synergy
Aura Shards
6.9%inclusion372 decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
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Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
66%inclusion3.57K decks5.37K decks
63%synergy
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52%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
50%inclusion2.69K decks5.37K decks
43%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
48%inclusion2.57K decks5.37K decks
41%synergy
Setessan Champion
46%inclusion2.48K decks5.37K decks
40%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
43%inclusion2.31K decks5.37K decks
30%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
42%inclusion2.24K decks5.37K decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion2.07K decks5.37K decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion2.02K decks5.37K decks
13%synergy
Destiny Spinner
38%inclusion2.02K decks5.37K decks
33%synergy
Soulherder
36%inclusion1.95K decks5.37K decks
35%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
32%inclusion1.74K decks5.37K decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion1.66K decks5.37K decks
13%synergy
Guru Pathik
30%inclusion1.62K decks5.37K decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion1.59K decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion1.49K decks5.37K decks
24%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
26%inclusion1.38K decks5.37K decks
23%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
24%inclusion1.28K decks5.37K decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
22%inclusion1.20K decks5.37K decks
19%synergy
Shrine Steward
22%inclusion1.17K decks5.37K decks
21%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion1.06K decks5.37K decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion1.05K decks5.37K decks
9%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
20%inclusion1.05K decks5.37K decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion987 decks5.37K decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
18%inclusion964 decks5.37K decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
17%inclusion938 decks5.37K decks
15%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion865 decks5.37K decks
15%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
16%inclusion835 decks5.37K decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion809 decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
15%inclusion798 decks5.37K decks
4%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
15%inclusion796 decks5.37K decks
12%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion765 decks5.37K decks
11%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion652 decks5.37K decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion643 decks5.37K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion621 decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion592 decks5.37K decks
11%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion539 decks5.37K decks
8%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion527 decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
9.3%inclusion498 decks5.37K decks
8%synergy
Composer of Spring
9.0%inclusion484 decks5.37K decks
8%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.6%inclusion464 decks5.37K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.0%inclusion428 decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.1%inclusion384 decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
7.1%inclusion380 decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.5%inclusion348 decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
6.4%inclusion344 decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
6.4%inclusion343 decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.2%inclusion335 decks5.37K decks
4%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
5.7%inclusion304 decks5.37K decks
2%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
5.5%inclusion295 decks5.37K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
56%inclusion2.98K decks5.37K decks
52%synergy
Cloudshift
49%inclusion2.62K decks5.37K decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion2.59K decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
Essence Flux
42%inclusion2.25K decks5.37K decks
41%synergy
Flicker of Fate
35%inclusion1.90K decks5.37K decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion1.85K decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1.79K decks5.37K decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion1.55K decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
27%inclusion1.44K decks5.37K decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion809 decks5.37K decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion777 decks5.37K decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion712 decks5.37K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion657 decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion568 decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion567 decks5.37K decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion553 decks5.37K decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion530 decks5.37K decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion518 decks5.37K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion514 decks5.37K decks
7%synergy
Blur
9.2%inclusion495 decks5.37K decks
9%synergy
Personify
9.0%inclusion238 decks2.66K decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.8%inclusion474 decks5.37K decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.8%inclusion473 decks5.37K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.2%inclusion443 decks5.37K decks
2%synergy
Planar Incision
8.2%inclusion440 decks5.37K decks
8%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.2%inclusion440 decks5.37K decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.7%inclusion415 decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion398 decks5.37K decks
-2%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.7%inclusion358 decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.6%inclusion357 decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.3%inclusion339 decks5.37K decks
-7%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.3%inclusion328 decks5.20K decks
2%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.6%inclusion301 decks5.37K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.4%inclusion288 decks5.37K decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion2.93K decks5.37K decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
49%inclusion2.64K decks5.37K decks
46%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion1.94K decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion1.82K decks5.37K decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion1.71K decks5.37K decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1.35K decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
24%inclusion1.29K decks5.37K decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion1.06K decks5.37K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion1.01K decks5.37K decks
15%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion814 decks5.37K decks
13%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion753 decks5.37K decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion660 decks5.26K decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion598 decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion597 decks5.37K decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Manse
9.5%inclusion510 decks5.37K decks
7%synergy
Splash Portal
8.7%inclusion467 decks5.37K decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.7%inclusion463 decks5.34K decks
4%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.4%inclusion451 decks5.37K decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
7.9%inclusion426 decks5.37K decks
1%synergy
Another Round
7.1%inclusion384 decks5.37K decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion1.68K decks5.37K decks
30%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion1.09K decks5.37K decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.6%inclusion410 decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.3%inclusion391 decks5.37K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
69%inclusion3.73K decks5.37K decks
66%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
65%inclusion3.49K decks5.37K decks
61%synergy
Sterling Grove
62%inclusion3.34K decks5.37K decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Safety
49%inclusion2.64K decks5.37K decks
43%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion1.95K decks5.37K decks
34%synergy
Airbender Ascension
36%inclusion1.91K decks5.37K decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
34%inclusion1.83K decks5.37K decks
27%synergy
Annie Joins Up
24%inclusion1.29K decks5.37K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion1.22K decks5.37K decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion1.20K decks5.37K decks
16%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion1.19K decks5.37K decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
21%inclusion1.15K decks5.37K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion922 decks5.37K decks
15%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion675 decks5.37K decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion664 decks5.37K decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion654 decks5.37K decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion644 decks5.37K decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion623 decks5.37K decks
8%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion552 decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion516 decks5.37K decks
8%synergy
Privileged Position
9.0%inclusion483 decks5.37K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion469 decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.5%inclusion457 decks5.37K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion395 decks5.37K decks
-3%synergy
Far Traveler
7.0%inclusion378 decks5.37K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion340 decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.1%inclusion329 decks5.37K decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
5.8%inclusion314 decks5.37K decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.3%inclusion285 decks5.37K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.9%inclusion424 decks5.37K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion2.49K decks5.37K decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion2.40K decks5.37K decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion975 decks5.37K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion796 decks5.37K decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion648 decks5.37K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion494 decks5.37K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.6%inclusion354 decks5.37K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion313 decks5.37K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.4%inclusion288 decks5.37K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion4.24K decks5.37K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion4.20K decks5.37K decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion2.63K decks5.37K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.49K decks5.37K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion924 decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion497 decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.8%inclusion420 decks5.37K decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.8%inclusion419 decks5.37K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion410 decks5.37K decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion4.89K decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion4.82K decks5.37K decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.80K decks5.37K decks
1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion4.72K decks5.37K decks
9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion4.51K decks5.37K decks
7%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion4.50K decks5.37K decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion3.31K decks5.37K decks
-2%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion2.73K decks5.36K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion2.35K decks5.37K decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion2.31K decks5.37K decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion2.13K decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion1.98K decks5.37K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion1.95K decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion1.91K decks5.37K decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion1.86K decks5.37K decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion1.84K decks5.37K decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
32%inclusion1.70K decks5.37K decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.66K decks5.37K decks
4%synergy
Indatha Triome
30%inclusion1.63K decks5.37K decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion1.57K decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion1.54K decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion1.52K decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion1.51K decks5.37K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion1.49K decks5.37K decks
-16%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
28%inclusion1.49K decks5.37K decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion1.48K decks5.37K decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
25%inclusion1.36K decks5.37K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
24%inclusion1.31K decks5.37K decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion1.23K decks5.37K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion1.17K decks5.37K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion1.12K decks5.37K decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1.10K decks5.37K decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
20%inclusion1.08K decks5.37K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion1.01K decks5.37K decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion1.01K decks5.37K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion974 decks5.37K decks
-4%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
18%inclusion967 decks5.37K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion951 decks5.37K decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion947 decks5.37K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion927 decks5.37K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion908 decks5.37K decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
15%inclusion802 decks5.37K decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
15%inclusion796 decks5.37K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion744 decks5.37K decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion731 decks5.37K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
14%inclusion730 decks5.37K decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion730 decks5.37K decks
1%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion695 decks5.37K decks
0%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion663 decks5.37K decks
0%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
12%inclusion653 decks5.37K decks
-3%synergy