Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Expensive Core

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #447
24decks
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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88%synergy
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87%synergy
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83%synergy
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75%synergy
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75%synergy
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75%synergy
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67%synergy
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67%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
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63%synergy
Sterling Grove
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59%synergy
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Farewell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
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4%synergy
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Sanctum Weaver
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57%synergy
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49%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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29%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
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43%synergy
Bloom Tender
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
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44%synergy
Displacer Kitten
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40%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
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22%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
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34%synergy
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40%synergy
Setessan Champion
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31%synergy
Destiny Spinner
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33%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
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25%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
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34%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
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28%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
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32%synergy
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19%synergy
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
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18%synergy
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19%synergy
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16%synergy
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19%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
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Noble Hierarch
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12%synergy
Shrine Steward
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15%synergy
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13%synergy
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16%synergy
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6%synergy
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12%synergy
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13%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
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11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lifespinner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Drogskol Captain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
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9%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
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11%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
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9%synergy
Academy Rector
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12%synergy
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13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
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8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
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8%synergy
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63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
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16%synergy
Momentary Blink
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Cloudshift
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Flicker of Fate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Essence Flux
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
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-4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Personify
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Parting Gust
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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-3%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
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8%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
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8%synergy
Void Rend
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5%synergy
Swan Song
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-2%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
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8%synergy
Planar Incision
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8%synergy
Mana Drain
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-0%synergy
Beast Within
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-3%synergy
Reprieve
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8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
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8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
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5%synergy
Generous Gift
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2%synergy
Scrollshift
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8%synergy
Mana Leak
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8%synergy
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Three Visits
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32%synergy
Farseek
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12%synergy
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48%synergy
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24%synergy
Aang's Journey
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22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
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17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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-5%synergy
Rampant Growth
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-3%synergy
Daydream
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14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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9%synergy
Austere Command
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9%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
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6%synergy
Cultivate
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-22%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Splash Portal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Another Round
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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5%synergy
Calming Verse
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8%synergy
Harsh Mercy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
What Must Be Done
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
By Invitation Only
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
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Panharmonicon
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
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62%synergy
Teleportation Circle
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Sphere of Safety
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Fertile Ground
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Greater Auramancy
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27%synergy
Airbender Ascension
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24%synergy
Annie Joins Up
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18%synergy
Paradox Haze
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23%synergy
Skybind
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21%synergy
Propaganda
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13%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
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12%synergy
Wild Growth
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13%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
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13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
The Kami War
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arboria
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Parallel Lives
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Super State
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Binding
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
A Realm Reborn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-34%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Savannah
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Bayou
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Tropical Island
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Taiga
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Volcanic Island
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Wooded Foothills
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Tundra
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Plains
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Underground Sea
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Forest
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Scrubland
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Plateau
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Island
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Badlands
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Swamp
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mountain
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stomping Ground
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Indatha Triome
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Zagoth Triome
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The World Tree
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Watery Grave
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy