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Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance

Legendary CreatureBear Spirit

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2012 Current Rank

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance decks.

Merchant of Many Hats Merchant of Many Hats
+100% Synergy
Hog-Monkey Hog-Monkey
+100% Synergy
Jeong Jeong's Deserters Jeong Jeong's Deserters
+67% Synergy
Azula Always Lies Azula Always Lies
+67% Synergy $2.00
Pretending Poxbearers Pretending Poxbearers
+67% Synergy

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+50% Synergy $49.36
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+42% Synergy $35.07
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+27% Synergy $99.25
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+21% Synergy $60.64
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+21% Synergy $37.09
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+17% Synergy $52.15

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Bloodghast Bloodghast
+60% Synergy $0.96
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+56% Synergy $0.15
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+56% Synergy $0.83
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+51% Synergy $1.81
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+48% Synergy $43.18
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+46% Synergy $2.95
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+34% Synergy $2.23
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+33% Synergy $0.52
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+33% Synergy $0.34
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+33% Synergy $1.16
Star Pupil Star Pupil
+33% Synergy $0.09
Enduring Bondwarden Enduring Bondwarden
+33% Synergy $0.04
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+32% Synergy $1.84
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+32% Synergy $7.92
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+32% Synergy $0.42
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+32% Synergy $0.44
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+31% Synergy $10.38
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+31% Synergy $4.81
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+31% Synergy $0.10
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+30% Synergy $0.16
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+30% Synergy $17.81
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+30% Synergy $0.49
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+30% Synergy $0.12
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+28% Synergy $0.20
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+28% Synergy $0.07
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+28% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+28% Synergy $0.45
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+28% Synergy $11.16
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+28% Synergy $0.28
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+28% Synergy $2.92
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy $0.43
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+27% Synergy $1.46
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+27% Synergy $0.14
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+26% Synergy $0.65
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+26% Synergy $0.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+25% Synergy $5.01
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+25% Synergy $2.00
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+24% Synergy $0.19
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+24% Synergy $10.57
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+23% Synergy $2.35
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+23% Synergy $0.39
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+22% Synergy $0.87
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.27
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+20% Synergy $2.29
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+18% Synergy $0.65
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+17% Synergy $1.36
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+14% Synergy $7.02
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+10% Synergy $3.01
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+6% Synergy $0.45
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-2% Synergy $1.27

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance safe.

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+79% Synergy $3.23
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+61% Synergy $1.76
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+51% Synergy $1.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+35% Synergy $1.07
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+33% Synergy $0.16
Aang's Defense Aang's Defense
+33% Synergy
Razor Rings Razor Rings
+33% Synergy
Feign Death Feign Death
+32% Synergy $0.82
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+31% Synergy $0.46
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+30% Synergy $1.15
Silence Silence
+30% Synergy $6.68
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+30% Synergy $5.60
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+28% Synergy $4.19
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+28% Synergy $1.37
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+28% Synergy $1.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+27% Synergy $9.68
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+26% Synergy $3.94
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+25% Synergy $16.78
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+23% Synergy $18.36
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.38
Inkshield Inkshield
+17% Synergy $10.08
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+13% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.77

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance's game plan and control the board.

Epic Downfall Epic Downfall
+67% Synergy $0.11
Farewell Farewell
+54% Synergy $3.74
Aang's Journey Aang's Journey
+33% Synergy
Ozai's Cruelty Ozai's Cruelty
+33% Synergy
Dai Li Indoctrination Dai Li Indoctrination
+33% Synergy
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+32% Synergy $0.15
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+28% Synergy $1.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+26% Synergy $0.23
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+22% Synergy $0.24
Vindicate Vindicate
+21% Synergy $0.51
Reanimate Reanimate
+20% Synergy $5.20
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+17% Synergy $0.46
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+17% Synergy $5.77
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $0.36
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $1.17

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+63% Synergy $45.32
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+62% Synergy $3.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+46% Synergy $3.85
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+33% Synergy $2.93
Spellbook Spellbook
+33% Synergy $1.55
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+33% Synergy $0.28
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+33% Synergy $9.05
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+31% Synergy $2.83
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+31% Synergy $3.57
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+30% Synergy $20.17
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+30% Synergy $6.88
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+30% Synergy $2.00
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+30% Synergy $5.03
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+28% Synergy $9.15

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+63% Synergy $5.76
Price of Knowledge Price of Knowledge
+33% Synergy $1.17
Path to Redemption Path to Redemption
+33% Synergy
The Rise of Sozin Fire Lord Sozin The Rise of Sozin
+33% Synergy
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+32% Synergy $0.78
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+32% Synergy $0.48
Phyresis Phyresis
+31% Synergy $0.81
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+30% Synergy $0.46
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+28% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+28% Synergy $3.33
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+26% Synergy $0.16
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+26% Synergy $16.02
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+24% Synergy $20.76
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+24% Synergy $44.77
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+23% Synergy $22.96
Land Tax Land Tax
+23% Synergy $20.80
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+18% Synergy $5.60
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+16% Synergy $0.26
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+15% Synergy $17.91
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+13% Synergy $10.73
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+12% Synergy $2.79
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+28% Synergy $32.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

The Black Gate The Black Gate
+31% Synergy $8.95
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+31% Synergy $16.64
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+28% Synergy $23.17
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+24% Synergy $6.80
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+17% Synergy $20.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.49

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+45% Synergy $1.24
Barrels of Blasting Jelly Barrels of Blasting Jelly
+33% Synergy
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+32% Synergy $2.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+20% Synergy $1.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $2.06
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+13% Synergy $0.89
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+7% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.42

Lands

The mana base foundation for Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+39% Synergy $3.60
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+31% Synergy $0.07
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+31% Synergy $0.09
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+26% Synergy $0.16
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+19% Synergy $6.99
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+14% Synergy $0.21
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+14% Synergy $10.44
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+13% Synergy $0.83
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.07
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $22.05
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+3% Synergy $0.33
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $4.83
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-3% Synergy $0.88
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-7% Synergy $12.94
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-9% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-9% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-20% Synergy $0.33
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-24% Synergy $0.72

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