Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Budget Core

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
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Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Brian Cain
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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25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Spirit Oasis
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Southern Air Temple
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Northern Air Temple
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Sanctum of All
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
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Sanctum of Tranquil Light
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Aang's Journey
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
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Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Guru Pathik
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Shrine Steward
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Great Divide Guide
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Spirited Companion
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Soulherder
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Doomwake Giant
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Hermitic Herbalist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
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14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Haru, Hidden Talent
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Walltop Sentries
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Setessan Champion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Destiny Spinner
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blossom Prancer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Lion-Turtle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
South Pole Voyager
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Baboon Spirit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Master Piandao
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Warrior
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sokka, Lateral Strategist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Entity Tracker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Greater Tanuki
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Starfield Mystic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mulldrifter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Generous Visitor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Momentary Blink
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Flicker of Fate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Airbending Lesson
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Cloudshift
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Energybending
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Personify
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Abzan Charm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Slip On the Ring
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Abandon Attachments
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Zuko's Exile
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Allies at Last
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Parting Gust
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Semester's End
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Disorder in the Court
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Getaway Glamer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Spell Pierce
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6%synergy
Memory Deluge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Road // Ruin
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Yip Yip!
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fancy Footwork
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Octopus Form
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Combustion Technique
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind Technique
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Interjection
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Urza's Ruinous Blast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Open the Vaults
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Boomerang Basics
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Bring to Light
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
What Must Be Done
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
True Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Daydream
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Another Round
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Epic Downfall
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Crashing Wave
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Splash Portal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Plea for Guidance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Doomskar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Doppelgang
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Open the Gates
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Water Whip
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Match the Odds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ember Island Production
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tale of Momo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dig Site Inventory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Oracle's Restoration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Practiced Offense
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Spectacle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glider Staff
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Honden of Cleansing Fire
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Fertile Ground
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Abundant Growth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Far Traveler
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Buried in the Garden
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Airbender Ascension
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sterling Grove
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Weirding Wood
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Font of Fertility
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sphere of Safety
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Descendants' Path
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Chakra Meditation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Colossification
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Detention Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Skybind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Seal of Primordium
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grasp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Allied Teamwork
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Swampsnare Trap
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Abandoned Air Temple
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Realm of Koh
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ba Sing Se
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Jungle Shrine
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Seaside Citadel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Savage Lands
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Isle
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Grove
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Opulent Palace
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Moor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Thriving Heath
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Canopy Vista
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Nomad Outpost
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Monastery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
North Pole Gates
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Meditation Pools
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Foggy Bottom Swamp
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kyoshi Village
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Rumble Arena
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Manor Gate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Omashu City
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
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