Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Upgraded Blink

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Daydream
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
The Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanctum of All
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
94%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
92%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
93%inclusion66 decks71 decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
93%inclusion66 decks71 decks
89%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
89%inclusion63 decks71 decks
87%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
90%inclusion64 decks71 decks
86%synergy
Northern Air Temple
90%inclusion64 decks71 decks
85%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion63 decks71 decks
85%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
86%inclusion61 decks71 decks
82%synergy
Southern Air Temple
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
79%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
78%synergy
Ephemerate
82%inclusion58 decks71 decks
79%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
75%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
77%inclusion55 decks71 decks
73%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
76%inclusion54 decks71 decks
72%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
76%inclusion54 decks71 decks
72%synergy
Cloudshift
75%inclusion53 decks71 decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
73%inclusion52 decks71 decks
64%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Aura Shards
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
68%inclusion48 decks71 decks
64%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
54%synergy
Setessan Champion
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
49%synergy
Soulherder
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
49%synergy
Displacer Kitten
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Entity Tracker
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Destiny Spinner
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Flickerwisp
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Guru Pathik
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Doomwake Giant
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Mystic
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Shrine Steward
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Charming Prince
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Great Divide Guide
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Essence Flux
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
70%synergy
Flicker of Fate
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Momentary Blink
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
43%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Parting Gust
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Planar Incision
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Scrollshift
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Personify
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Blur
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Siren's Ruse
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Turn to Mist
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Long Road Home
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Slip On the Ring
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Aang's Journey
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Splash Portal
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Replenish
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Shared Roots
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Flicker
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Another Round
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-11%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Resurgent Belief
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Seminar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
36%synergy
Panharmonicon
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sterling Grove
65%inclusion46 decks71 decks
57%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
46%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
44%synergy
Teleportation Circle
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
46%synergy
Airbender Ascension
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Sphere of Safety
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Skybind
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Annie Joins Up
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Paradox Haze
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Greater Auramancy
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Binding
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Out of Time
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Privileged Position
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Omen
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Timeless Lotus
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion63 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion63 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Island
86%inclusion61 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion53 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
22%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
47%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Stomping Ground
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
16%synergy
The World Tree
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
-18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Indatha Triome
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Ketria Triome
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Bayou
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Taiga
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy