Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Optimized

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #485
106decks
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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93%synergy
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83%synergy
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83%synergy
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82%synergy
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81%synergy
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78%synergy
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78%synergy
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77%synergy
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75%synergy
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75%synergy
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67%synergy
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63%synergy
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48%synergy
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44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
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25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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14%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
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30%synergy
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10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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12%synergy
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Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
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58%synergy
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50%synergy
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48%synergy
Bloom Tender
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26%synergy
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20%synergy
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37%synergy
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37%synergy
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38%synergy
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33%synergy
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26%synergy
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26%synergy
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16%synergy
Guru Pathik
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23%synergy
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20%synergy
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18%synergy
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17%synergy
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14%synergy
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15%synergy
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16%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
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13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
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6%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
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4%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
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12%synergy
Entity Tracker
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10%synergy
Enduring Vitality
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
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8%synergy
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4%synergy
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7%synergy
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Ephemerate
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55%synergy
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42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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2%synergy
Essence Flux
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38%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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14%synergy
Flicker of Fate
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28%synergy
Path to Exile
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-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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16%synergy
Momentary Blink
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25%synergy
Counterspell
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3%synergy
Mana Drain
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14%synergy
Swan Song
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12%synergy
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8%synergy
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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7%synergy
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2%synergy
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5%synergy
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32%synergy
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26%synergy
Nature's Lore
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3%synergy
Replenish
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25%synergy
Farewell
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9%synergy
Cultivate
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-21%synergy
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0%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
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10%synergy
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-11%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
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3%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
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-11%synergy
Gamble
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4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
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0%synergy
Resurgent Belief
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3%synergy
Flicker
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6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
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4%synergy
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1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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2%synergy
Austere Command
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2%synergy
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2%synergy
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5%synergy
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Conjurer's Closet
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28%synergy
Panharmonicon
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14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-1%synergy
The One Ring
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2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
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6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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-11%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
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61%synergy
Sterling Grove
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55%synergy
Sphere of Safety
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
49%synergy
Greater Auramancy
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Teleportation Circle
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33%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
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25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
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18%synergy
Airbender Ascension
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17%synergy
Mystic Remora
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8%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
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9%synergy
Annie Joins Up
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8%synergy
Aura Shards
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
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13%synergy
Paradox Haze
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11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
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11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Privileged Position
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7%synergy
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8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Skybind
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Spelunking
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Growth
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
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38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion89 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion85 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Timeless Lotus
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion98 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Forest
81%inclusion86 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Island
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion80 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
72%inclusion76 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Breeding Pool
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Temple Garden
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Stomping Ground
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
14%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Savannah
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Ketria Triome
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Indatha Triome
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Bayou
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Zagoth Triome
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Taiga
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
-28%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
5%synergy