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Colfenor, the Last Yew
Price tag $0.54

Legendary Creature — Treefolk Shaman

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Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Treefolk 18% Aristocrats 14% Reanimator 10% Toughness Matters 9% Combo 7%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Colfenor, the Last Yew's Toughness Matters builds — cards that lean hardest into the Toughness Matters theme.

Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+85% Synergy $0.26
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+83% Synergy $0.36
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
+82% Synergy $8.22
Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+82% Synergy $0.40
Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+80% Synergy $0.69
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+80% Synergy $8.40
Timber Protector Timber Protector
+80% Synergy $22.68
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+78% Synergy $6.40
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+70% Synergy $5.99
Doran, Besieged by Time Doran, Besieged by Time
+69% Synergy $0.59

Top Cards

The staple cards most Colfenor, the Last Yew Toughness Matters decks run as their core.

Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+67% Synergy $0.48
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+66% Synergy $0.26
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+65% Synergy $0.21
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+62% Synergy $0.35
Willow Geist Willow Geist
+60% Synergy $0.32
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+57% Synergy $23.07
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+49% Synergy $2.01
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+45% Synergy $0.35
Farseek Farseek
+19% Synergy $0.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Colfenor, the Last Yew Toughness Matters game on their own.

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $69.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $45.85
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $54.03
Aura Shards Aura Shards
0% Synergy $27.24
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $119.25
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $57.12
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-6% Synergy $3.83

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Toughness Matters plan in Colfenor, the Last Yew decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+56% Synergy $0.35
Sinister Gnarlbark Sinister Gnarlbark
+55% Synergy $0.27
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+55% Synergy $1.27
Seedguide Ash Seedguide Ash
+55% Synergy $2.51
Dauntless Dourbark Dauntless Dourbark
+53% Synergy $5.09
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+51% Synergy $1.27
Old Man Willow Old Man Willow
+49% Synergy $0.19
Unstoppable Ash Unstoppable Ash
+46% Synergy $1.12
Six Six
+45% Synergy $5.58
Kalonian Twingrove Kalonian Twingrove
+45% Synergy $0.47
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+41% Synergy $0.41
Dungrove Elder Dungrove Elder
+40% Synergy $0.82
Black Poplar Shaman Black Poplar Shaman
+40% Synergy $0.22
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+33% Synergy $1.48
Verdeloth the Ancient Verdeloth the Ancient
+33% Synergy $0.21
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+31% Synergy $4.68
Harold and Bob, First Numens Harold and Bob, First Numens
+30% Synergy $0.37
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+28% Synergy $0.68
Rootless Yew Rootless Yew
+28% Synergy $0.27
Wickerbough Elder Wickerbough Elder
+26% Synergy $0.32
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+25% Synergy $1.26
Everbark Shaman Everbark Shaman
+25% Synergy $0.17
Deadwood Treefolk Deadwood Treefolk
+23% Synergy $0.19
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+20% Synergy $0.13
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+19% Synergy $2.17
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+17% Synergy $2.94
Ghoultree Ghoultree
+17% Synergy $0.35
Lumberknot Lumberknot
+17% Synergy $0.23
Battlewand Oak Battlewand Oak
+17% Synergy $0.22
Reaping Willow Reaping Willow
+16% Synergy $0.25
Orchard Strider Orchard Strider
+16% Synergy $0.14
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+15% Synergy $0.58
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+14% Synergy $3.53
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+14% Synergy $0.21
Great Oak Guardian Great Oak Guardian
+14% Synergy $0.33
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+14% Synergy $0.29
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+13% Synergy $3.09
Tilling Treefolk Tilling Treefolk
+13% Synergy $0.29
Ghastbark Twins Ghastbark Twins
+13% Synergy $0.08
Yedora, Grave Gardener Yedora, Grave Gardener
+12% Synergy $0.35
Shriekwood Devourer Shriekwood Devourer
+12% Synergy $0.41
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+11% Synergy $0.33
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+8% Synergy $9.08
The Necrobloom The Necrobloom
+8% Synergy $0.33
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+6% Synergy $0.47
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $2.22
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+3% Synergy $0.61
Rampart Architect Rampart Architect
0% Synergy $0.30
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
-5% Synergy $3.15
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-18% Synergy $8.98

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Colfenor, the Last Yew's Toughness Matters deck ahead.

Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+42% Synergy $2.62
Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+40% Synergy $0.34
Rootgrapple Rootgrapple
+39% Synergy $0.27
Putrefy Putrefy
+26% Synergy $0.32
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+22% Synergy $0.37
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+19% Synergy $0.20
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+16% Synergy $0.33
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+14% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy $17.60
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+11% Synergy $1.73
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+11% Synergy $0.72
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.19
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+9% Synergy $0.27
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+9% Synergy $0.31
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+8% Synergy $10.76
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.65
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+6% Synergy $0.15
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.94
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
+4% Synergy $0.33
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy $0.93
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+4% Synergy $1.90
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.27
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.32
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
0% Synergy $1.17
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-2% Synergy $2.10
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.69
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-20% Synergy $1.75

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Toughness Matters game plan forward for Colfenor, the Last Yew.

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+28% Synergy $1.77
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+24% Synergy $2.23
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+23% Synergy $0.42
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+21% Synergy $1.28
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+21% Synergy $4.92
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+18% Synergy $1.08
Cultivate Cultivate
+17% Synergy $0.41
Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $5.55
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+15% Synergy $3.49
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+11% Synergy $0.51
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+9% Synergy $0.29
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+9% Synergy $13.31
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.16
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+8% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $7.05
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+5% Synergy $0.31
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+5% Synergy $0.35
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.49
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+4% Synergy $0.53
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.55
Tip the Scales Tip the Scales
+3% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.35
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.23
Explore Explore
+2% Synergy $0.19
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+1% Synergy $4.65
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+1% Synergy $0.32
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $1.25
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
0% Synergy $0.27
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $1.93
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $5.02

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Colfenor, the Last Yew Toughness Matters decks.

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+31% Synergy $5.75
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+26% Synergy $65.74
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+18% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $19.77
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+14% Synergy $5.11
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+12% Synergy $0.38
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+8% Synergy $8.72
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+6% Synergy $1.33
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+6% Synergy $12.12
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $16.64
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $53.98
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+2% Synergy $17.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Toughness Matters strategy in Colfenor, the Last Yew decks.

Lignify Lignify
+37% Synergy $1.15
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+34% Synergy $1.82
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+33% Synergy $0.28
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+30% Synergy $15.41
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+30% Synergy $0.33
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+23% Synergy $2.87
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+22% Synergy $7.23
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+21% Synergy $6.13
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+21% Synergy $0.18
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+19% Synergy $1.42
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+19% Synergy $0.22
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.34
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $14.69
Death's Oasis Death's Oasis
+13% Synergy $0.28
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+13% Synergy $8.38
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+10% Synergy $1.67
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+8% Synergy $0.53
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+8% Synergy $5.91
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+7% Synergy $4.96
Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+6% Synergy $0.82
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+6% Synergy $2.82
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
+6% Synergy $0.92
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+5% Synergy $0.35
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $27.56
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
0% Synergy $3.88
Exploration Exploration
-3% Synergy $29.98
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-9% Synergy $4.16

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Colfenor, the Last Yew's Toughness Matters game plan.

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+28% Synergy $0.51
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+28% Synergy $2.96

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Colfenor, the Last Yew Toughness Matters decks.

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+25% Synergy $29.95
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+21% Synergy $16.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+17% Synergy $55.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $4.23
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+13% Synergy $0.28
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $9.54
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+9% Synergy $1.14
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+8% Synergy $49.49
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+8% Synergy $0.59
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.32
High Market High Market
+3% Synergy $0.53
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $30.16
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
-8% Synergy $0.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.77
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $1.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Colfenor, the Last Yew's Toughness Matters strategy.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+18% Synergy $2.89
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+13% Synergy $60.43
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+8% Synergy $0.25
Indatha Crystal Indatha Crystal
+7% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+6% Synergy $0.34
Abzan Banner Abzan Banner
+5% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.49
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.37
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $0.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Colfenor, the Last Yew's Toughness Matters decks.

Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+62% Synergy $0.44
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+22% Synergy $0.27
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+22% Synergy $9.25
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+22% Synergy $9.59
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+21% Synergy $16.61
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+17% Synergy $16.47
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.24
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+13% Synergy $7.12
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+13% Synergy $0.45
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+12% Synergy $0.27
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+11% Synergy $0.30
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+11% Synergy $0.40
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+10% Synergy $0.31
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+9% Synergy $0.46
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $51.06
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $7.05
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+4% Synergy $8.77
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.09
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+3% Synergy $6.71
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.32
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $5.26
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+2% Synergy $5.38
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $0.64
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+2% Synergy $8.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+1% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-1% Synergy $1.12
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $16.95
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-1% Synergy $0.26
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.35
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $9.27
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-3% Synergy $0.30
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $29.04
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-3% Synergy $5.90
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-3% Synergy $11.43
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-4% Synergy $2.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $12.38
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-9% Synergy $32.33
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-12% Synergy $0.35
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-12% Synergy $0.37
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-12% Synergy $0.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-20% Synergy $0.30
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-20% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-20% Synergy $1.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Colfenor, the Last Yew: Toughness Matters.

Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Kaervek, the Spiteful Kaervek, the Spiteful
Elder Arthur Maxson Elder Arthur Maxson
Myrkul, Lord of Bones Myrkul, Lord of Bones
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Criminal Past Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Criminal Past
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Cultist of the Absolute Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Cultist of the Absolute
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cloakwood Hermit Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tormod, the Desecrator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tymna the Weaver Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tymna the Weaver
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop Jerren, Corrupted Bishop
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
Clavileño, First of the Blessed Clavileño, First of the Blessed
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Veteran Soldier Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Veteran Soldier
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
Isareth the Awakener Isareth the Awakener
Reno and Rude Reno and Rude
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tormod, the Desecrator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sengir, the Dark Baron // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Anafenza, the Foremost Anafenza, the Foremost
Ashling, the Extinguisher Ashling, the Extinguisher
Asmira, Holy Avenger Asmira, Holy Avenger
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled