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Doran, Besieged by Time
Price tag $0.58

Legendary Creature — Treefolk Druid

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Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 23% Treefolk 14% Defenders 13% Aggro 6% Lifegain 5%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Doran, Besieged by Time players are trying out in Lifegain decks.

Captain America's Shield Captain America's Shield
+22% Synergy $1.23
The Kingpin of Crime The Kingpin of Crime
+17% Synergy $0.19
Doctor Strange, Surgeon Doctor Strange, Surgeon
+6% Synergy $2.11
Cosmic Cube Cosmic Cube
+3% Synergy $11.80
Gathering Place Gathering Place
+2% Synergy $2.50

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Doran, Besieged by Time's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.

Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
+65% Synergy $9.61
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
+62% Synergy $1.43
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+55% Synergy $0.28
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+55% Synergy $2.26
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+53% Synergy $7.89
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+53% Synergy $0.36
Colfenor, the Last Yew Colfenor, the Last Yew
+51% Synergy $0.64
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+49% Synergy $0.22
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+47% Synergy $6.67
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+46% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The staple cards most Doran, Besieged by Time Lifegain decks run as their core.

Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+45% Synergy $0.76
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+43% Synergy $1.72
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+43% Synergy $27.74
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
+43% Synergy $1.34
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+42% Synergy $0.36
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+39% Synergy $2.80
Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+34% Synergy $0.77
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+33% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.53
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Doran, Besieged by Time Lifegain game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+7% Synergy $14.50
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $26.56
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+1% Synergy $28.66
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $39.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $54.50
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $76.77

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Doran, Besieged by Time decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+40% Synergy $0.34
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+39% Synergy $5.62
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+34% Synergy $0.30
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+32% Synergy $6.80
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+31% Synergy $5.14
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+30% Synergy $0.39
Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+28% Synergy $0.72
Sinister Gnarlbark Sinister Gnarlbark
+28% Synergy $0.29
Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+27% Synergy $0.36
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+25% Synergy $0.22
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+23% Synergy $10.40
Timber Protector Timber Protector
+23% Synergy $22.29
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+22% Synergy $24.67
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+22% Synergy $3.08
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+21% Synergy $0.78
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+21% Synergy $0.32
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+20% Synergy $0.25
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+20% Synergy $7.69
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+20% Synergy $0.20
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+19% Synergy $3.61
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+19% Synergy $0.14
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+18% Synergy $0.14
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+18% Synergy $0.53
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+18% Synergy $0.63
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+17% Synergy $1.50
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+17% Synergy $0.33
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+16% Synergy $1.16
Reaping Willow Reaping Willow
+15% Synergy $0.24
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+15% Synergy $0.91
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+15% Synergy $1.58
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+15% Synergy $1.23
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+15% Synergy $4.55
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+13% Synergy $11.01
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+13% Synergy $1.92
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+13% Synergy $0.22
Moonlit Lamenter Moonlit Lamenter
+13% Synergy $0.22
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
+12% Synergy $1.27
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+12% Synergy $5.00
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+11% Synergy $0.43
Blighted Blackthorn Blighted Blackthorn
+11% Synergy $0.16
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+11% Synergy $0.30
Six Six
+9% Synergy $4.38
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+8% Synergy $1.28
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+8% Synergy $0.28
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+7% Synergy $0.29
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+6% Synergy $2.97
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+6% Synergy $0.27
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+4% Synergy $0.33
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+4% Synergy $1.66
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $7.76

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Doran, Besieged by Time's Lifegain deck ahead.

Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+15% Synergy $2.93
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $14.06
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+11% Synergy $3.57
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+10% Synergy $0.34
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+10% Synergy $0.70
Sheltering Word Sheltering Word
+8% Synergy $0.29
Despark Despark
+8% Synergy $0.37
Overkill Overkill
+8% Synergy $0.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+7% Synergy $8.00
Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+7% Synergy $0.32
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+7% Synergy $1.00
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $14.29
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+4% Synergy $0.16
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $20.32
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+4% Synergy $1.63
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+4% Synergy $0.70
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+3% Synergy $0.32
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $27.53
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+0% Synergy $0.32
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+0% Synergy $1.06
Putrefy Putrefy
0% Synergy $0.25
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.56
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $2.42
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.69
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Doran, Besieged by Time.

Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+27% Synergy $0.36
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+26% Synergy $0.33
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+16% Synergy $0.43
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+13% Synergy $0.25
Tend the Sprigs Tend the Sprigs
+13% Synergy $0.18
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $1.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.47
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+7% Synergy $0.29
Reunion of the House Reunion of the House
+6% Synergy $0.27
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+5% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.54
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+5% Synergy $0.19
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $3.31
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+4% Synergy $1.78
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $3.82
Chelonian Tackle Chelonian Tackle
+4% Synergy $0.22
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.92
Tip the Scales Tip the Scales
+4% Synergy $0.27
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+3% Synergy $0.40
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.56
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.36
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.34
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+0% Synergy $5.68
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
0% Synergy $2.46
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
-1% Synergy $5.11
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.20
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.26
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $4.60
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
-4% Synergy $2.58

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Doran, Besieged by Time Lifegain decks.

Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+10% Synergy $0.29
Meekstone Meekstone
+9% Synergy $12.32
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+9% Synergy $62.89
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $19.48
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+7% Synergy $1.02
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $4.39
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+5% Synergy $5.77
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.83
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+5% Synergy $0.16
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+5% Synergy $0.36
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $8.47
Abzan Monument Abzan Monument
+4% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Doran, Besieged by Time decks.

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+31% Synergy $6.35
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+27% Synergy $5.70
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+25% Synergy $1.66
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+22% Synergy $8.60
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+20% Synergy $3.65
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+20% Synergy $0.25
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+19% Synergy $1.08
Lignify Lignify
+12% Synergy $1.73
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+11% Synergy $3.33
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+11% Synergy $2.89
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+11% Synergy $12.11
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $4.33
True Conviction True Conviction
+8% Synergy $4.92
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+7% Synergy $0.55
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+6% Synergy $0.35
Proper Burial Proper Burial
+6% Synergy $2.97
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+5% Synergy $28.04
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+5% Synergy $0.33
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.37
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
0% Synergy $6.44
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.47
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
0% Synergy $0.30
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $4.21
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $13.42
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-2% Synergy $6.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Doran, Besieged by Time's Lifegain game plan.

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+27% Synergy $0.33
Professor Dellian Fel Professor Dellian Fel
+2% Synergy $4.24

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Doran, Besieged by Time Lifegain decks.

Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+21% Synergy $0.49
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+15% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.40
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $27.19
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+7% Synergy $21.19
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.33
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $3.36
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+4% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $14.92
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $6.51
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $49.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $63.85

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Doran, Besieged by Time's Lifegain strategy.

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+11% Synergy $4.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.69
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+0% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $3.63
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.84
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-4% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base behind Doran, Besieged by Time's Lifegain decks.

Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+24% Synergy $0.48
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+19% Synergy $2.87
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+17% Synergy $0.27
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+16% Synergy $0.43
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+15% Synergy $1.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.31
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+12% Synergy $2.21
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+12% Synergy $7.01
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+11% Synergy $0.42
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+11% Synergy $0.39
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+8% Synergy $0.27
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+7% Synergy $7.39
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+7% Synergy $0.34
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+7% Synergy $2.94
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.24
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+6% Synergy $0.46
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+6% Synergy $10.36
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+5% Synergy $0.34
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+5% Synergy $10.60
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.14
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.54
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.05
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $15.20
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+4% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+4% Synergy $0.70
Brushland Brushland
+4% Synergy $1.42
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.23
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+3% Synergy $10.00
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.17
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+2% Synergy $19.62
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+2% Synergy $0.29
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.34
Savannah Savannah
+0% Synergy
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+0% Synergy $5.69
Bayou Bayou
0% Synergy
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.52
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $10.13
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-1% Synergy $7.04
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-2% Synergy $0.30
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $8.86
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-3% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.25
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.33
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-5% Synergy $28.51
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $31.12
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-7% Synergy $16.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Doran, Besieged by Time: Lifegain.

Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ravos, Soultender Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ravos, Soultender
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tymna the Weaver Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tymna the Weaver
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Katerina of Myra's Marvels Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Prava of the Steel Legion Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Radiant, Serra Archangel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ravos, Soultender Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ravos, Soultender
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tymna the Weaver Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ravos, Soultender Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Ravos, Soultender
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Tymna the Weaver Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Tymna the Weaver
Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Othelm, Sigardian Outcast // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kei Takahashi Kei Takahashi
Mister Immortal Mister Immortal
The Kingpin of Crime The Kingpin of Crime
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
Aang, Air Nomad Aang, Air Nomad
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
Aang, the Last Airbender Aang, the Last Airbender
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
Abigale, Poet Laureate Abigale, Poet Laureate
Abomination, Irradiated Brute Abomination, Irradiated Brute
Agent 13, Sharon Carter Agent 13, Sharon Carter
Agent Maria Hill Agent Maria Hill
Agent Phil Coulson Agent Phil Coulson
Agent Venom Agent Venom