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Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
Price tag $0.15

Legendary Creature — Bear 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

#1811 Current Rank
3 Decks

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance.

New Cards

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

Jeong Jeong's Deserters Jeong Jeong's Deserters
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.07
Azula Always Lies Azula Always Lies
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.16
Pretending Poxbearers Pretending Poxbearers
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.12
Merchant of Many Hats Merchant of Many Hats
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.09
Hog-Monkey Hog-Monkey
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.12

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance's abilities and overall game plan.

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.38
Jeong Jeong's Deserters Jeong Jeong's Deserters
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.07
Azula Always Lies Azula Always Lies
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.16
Pretending Poxbearers Pretending Poxbearers
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.12
Epic Downfall Epic Downfall
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.20
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $61.96
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $8.20
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.67
Merchant of Many Hats Merchant of Many Hats
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.09
Hog-Monkey Hog-Monkey
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.12

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+50% Synergy in 67% of decks $47.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+42% Synergy in 67% of decks $61.08
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $125.97
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $51.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $37.10
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $66.47

Creatures

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

Bloodghast Bloodghast
+60% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.14
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.31
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.61
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+51% Synergy in 67% of decks $3.84
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+48% Synergy in 67% of decks $54.85
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+46% Synergy in 67% of decks $5.99
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+34% Synergy in 67% of decks $3.44
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.43
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.48
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.65
Star Pupil Star Pupil
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Enduring Bondwarden Enduring Bondwarden
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.53
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.18
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.08
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.55
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $21.94
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.68
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $26.63
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.56
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.59
Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.45
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.44
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.48
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.40
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.79
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.09
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.41
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.75
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.62
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $18.76
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.98
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.75
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.51
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.06
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.44
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.40
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.28
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+10% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.57
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+6% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.57
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-2% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.54

Instants

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

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.38
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+61% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.72
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+51% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.50
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+35% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.38
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Aang's Defense Aang's Defense
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Razor Rings Razor Rings
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.07
Feign Death Feign Death
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.81
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.88
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.39
Silence Silence
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.48
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.60
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.09
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.05
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.84
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.72
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.54
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $28.56
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Inkshield Inkshield
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.56
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+13% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.47

Sorceries

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

Epic Downfall Epic Downfall
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.20
Farewell Farewell
+54% Synergy in 67% of decks $5.11
Aang's Journey Aang's Journey
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Ozai's Cruelty Ozai's Cruelty
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Dai Li Indoctrination Dai Li Indoctrination
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.11
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.31
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Vindicate Vindicate
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.44
Reanimate Reanimate
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.39
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.25
Damn Damn
0% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.28

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $61.96
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+46% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.68
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.98
Spellbook Spellbook
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.98
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.87
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.14
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.05
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.46
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $22.50
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.75
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.86
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.68
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.34

Enchantments

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

Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $8.20
Price of Knowledge Price of Knowledge
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.19
Path to Redemption Path to Redemption
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.13
The Rise of Sozin Fire Lord Sozin The Rise of Sozin
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.19
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.93
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Phyresis Phyresis
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.03
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.68
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.87
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.15
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $30.83
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $59.95
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $25.76
Land Tax Land Tax
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.90
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.80
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+15% Synergy in 33% of decks $42.06
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+13% Synergy in 33% of decks $14.70
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.66

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 in 33% of decks $52.09

Utility Lands

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

The Black Gate The Black Gate
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.44
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.84
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $32.39
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.51
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $32.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+45% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.76
Barrels of Blasting Jelly Barrels of Blasting Jelly
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.18
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.17
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+13% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.38
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+7% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35

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 in 67% of decks $4.26
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+19% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.85
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+14% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.38
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.24
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+13% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy in 33% of decks $33.20
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.11
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.08
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+3% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.32
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.76
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-3% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-7% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.30
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-9% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-9% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-20% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.38
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-24% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33

Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance Deck Stats

Based on 3 Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
114
221
313
46
57
63
71
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 27
  • Instant 12
  • Sorcery 6
  • Artifact 11
  • Enchantment 8
  • Land 35
Card typeCards
Creature27
Instant12
Sorcery6
Artifact11
Enchantment8
Land35

Lands: 25 basic, 10 nonbasic

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