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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

#2860 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
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 $44.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+42% Synergy $35.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+27% Synergy $94.67
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+21% Synergy $51.90
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+21% Synergy $30.41
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+17% Synergy $57.54

Creatures

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

Bloodghast Bloodghast
+60% Synergy $1.99
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+56% Synergy $0.13
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+56% Synergy $0.84
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+51% Synergy $3.10
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+48% Synergy $48.06
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+46% Synergy $4.91
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+34% Synergy $1.44
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+33% Synergy $0.54
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+33% Synergy $0.37
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+33% Synergy $1.22
Star Pupil Star Pupil
+33% Synergy $0.06
Enduring Bondwarden Enduring Bondwarden
+33% Synergy $0.06
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+32% Synergy $2.05
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+32% Synergy $9.07
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+32% Synergy $0.45
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+32% Synergy $0.40
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+31% Synergy $10.08
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+31% Synergy $3.72
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+31% Synergy $0.08
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+30% Synergy $0.16
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+30% Synergy $18.93
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+30% Synergy $0.47
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+30% Synergy $0.15
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+28% Synergy $0.23
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+28% Synergy $0.12
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+28% Synergy $0.20
Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+28% Synergy $0.60
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+28% Synergy $9.28
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+28% Synergy $0.24
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+28% Synergy $2.13
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy $0.45
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+27% Synergy $1.43
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+27% Synergy $0.12
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+26% Synergy $0.62
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+26% Synergy $0.34
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+25% Synergy $4.17
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+25% Synergy $1.83
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+24% Synergy $0.21
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+24% Synergy $10.67
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+23% Synergy $2.60
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+23% Synergy $0.34
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+22% Synergy $0.57
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.27
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+20% Synergy $4.33
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+18% Synergy $0.60
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+17% Synergy $1.22
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+14% Synergy $6.34
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+10% Synergy $2.96
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+6% Synergy $0.90
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-2% Synergy $1.52

Instants

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

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+79% Synergy $3.29
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+61% Synergy $1.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+51% Synergy $1.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+35% Synergy $1.17
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 $0.73
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+31% Synergy $0.39
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+30% Synergy $1.14
Silence Silence
+30% Synergy $6.63
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+30% Synergy $4.70
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+28% Synergy $3.45
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+28% Synergy $0.54
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+28% Synergy $0.61
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+27% Synergy $13.18
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+26% Synergy $3.68
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+25% Synergy $15.12
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+23% Synergy $19.16
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.22
Inkshield Inkshield
+17% Synergy $10.40
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+13% Synergy $0.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.97

Sorceries

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

Epic Downfall Epic Downfall
+67% Synergy $0.12
Farewell Farewell
+54% Synergy $4.13
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 $1.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+26% Synergy $0.23
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+22% Synergy $0.23
Vindicate Vindicate
+21% Synergy $0.88
Reanimate Reanimate
+20% Synergy $7.61
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+17% Synergy $0.32
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+17% Synergy $5.80
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $1.77
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $1.95

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+63% Synergy $41.66
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+62% Synergy $3.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+46% Synergy $4.37
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+33% Synergy $3.22
Spellbook Spellbook
+33% Synergy $1.44
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+33% Synergy $0.23
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+33% Synergy $8.77
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+31% Synergy $2.55
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+31% Synergy $2.78
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+30% Synergy $17.24
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+30% Synergy $8.03
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+30% Synergy $2.32
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+30% Synergy $5.92
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+28% Synergy $8.31

Enchantments

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

Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+63% Synergy $4.43
Price of Knowledge Price of Knowledge
+33% Synergy $1.21
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 $0.85
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+32% Synergy $0.50
Phyresis Phyresis
+31% Synergy $1.12
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+30% Synergy $0.43
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+28% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+28% Synergy $3.07
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+26% Synergy $0.24
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+26% Synergy $14.88
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+24% Synergy $18.40
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+24% Synergy $45.54
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+23% Synergy $20.82
Land Tax Land Tax
+23% Synergy $20.15
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+18% Synergy $4.77
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+16% Synergy $0.28
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+15% Synergy $28.82
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+13% Synergy $16.34
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+12% Synergy $3.66
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $2.28

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 $34.54

Utility Lands

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

The Black Gate The Black Gate
+31% Synergy $8.92
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+31% Synergy $16.56
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+28% Synergy $22.19
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+24% Synergy $6.28
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+17% Synergy $21.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+45% Synergy $1.28
Barrels of Blasting Jelly Barrels of Blasting Jelly
+33% Synergy
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+32% Synergy $2.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+20% Synergy $1.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.36
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+13% Synergy $0.85
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+7% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.41

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 $3.44
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+31% Synergy $0.09
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+31% Synergy $0.07
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+26% Synergy $0.24
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+19% Synergy $8.12
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+14% Synergy $0.22
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+14% Synergy $12.46
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+13% Synergy $1.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.11
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $22.37
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+3% Synergy $0.44
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $4.58
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-3% Synergy $0.73
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-7% Synergy $13.77
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-9% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-9% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-20% Synergy $0.29
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-24% Synergy $0.89

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