Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Core 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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Studious First-Year
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Daydream
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Spirit Oasis
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
95%synergy
Southern Air Temple
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
92%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
91%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
91%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
91%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
87%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
87%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
87%synergy
Northern Air Temple
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Top Cards
Honden of Infinite Rage
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of All
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Destiny Spinner
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Setessan Champion
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Soulherder
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Guru Pathik
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Entity Tracker
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Doomwake Giant
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Bloom Tender
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Great Divide Guide
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Shrine Steward
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Vitality
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bramble Familiar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Millicent, Restless Revenant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Phantom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Elvish Archivist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sage of the Maze
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nine-Fingers Keene
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Ephemerate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Flicker of Fate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Essence Flux
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Momentary Blink
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Planar Incision
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Airbending Lesson
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Parting Gust
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Personify
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Release to Memory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Scrollshift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Energybending
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Aang's Journey
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Shared Roots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Resurgent Belief
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Splash Portal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Circuitous Route
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Open the Gates
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ember Island Production
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gates Ablaze
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Replenish
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Explore
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
True Ancestry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Boomerang Basics
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Reunion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Airbender Ascension
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Sphere of Safety
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Spelunking
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Greater Auramancy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Teleportation Circle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Privileged Position
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Far Traveler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Omen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Skybind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Guild Summit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Abundant Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Karmic Justice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Descendants' Path
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Paradox Haze
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grasp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thran Portal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Baldur's Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Realm of Koh
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Maze's End
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ba Sing Se
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Timeless Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
12%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
The World Tree
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Temple Garden
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Stomping Ground
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Citadel Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cliffgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Gond Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ketria Triome
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Quarry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy