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Doran, Besieged by Time: Lifegain
Price tag $0.60

Legendary Creature — Treefolk Druid

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 24% Treefolk 13% Defenders 13% Aggro 6% Lifegain 6%
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New Cards

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

Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+5% Synergy $1.20
Follow the Lumarets Follow the Lumarets
+5% Synergy $0.11
Comforting Counsel Comforting Counsel
+4% Synergy $0.36
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+2% Synergy $1.15
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
+1% Synergy $8.00

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
+67% Synergy $8.93
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
+62% Synergy $1.67
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+56% Synergy $0.23
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+56% Synergy $2.21
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+55% Synergy $0.53
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+53% Synergy $9.96
Colfenor, the Last Yew Colfenor, the Last Yew
+52% Synergy $0.53
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+50% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+48% Synergy $0.24
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+47% Synergy $0.81

Top Cards

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

Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+47% Synergy $7.38
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+46% Synergy $0.41
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
+44% Synergy $1.16
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+44% Synergy $1.70
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+43% Synergy $33.13
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+38% Synergy $3.15
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+36% Synergy $0.19
Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+35% Synergy $1.10
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+8% Synergy $15.22
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.55
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+1% Synergy $28.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $36.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $51.92
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

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

Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+43% Synergy $4.87
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+41% Synergy $0.41
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+37% Synergy $0.31
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+34% Synergy $7.48
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+33% Synergy $0.46
Sinister Gnarlbark Sinister Gnarlbark
+32% Synergy $0.32
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+31% Synergy $4.33
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+28% Synergy $0.30
Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+28% Synergy $0.66
Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+26% Synergy $0.45
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+25% Synergy $26.27
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+25% Synergy $10.13
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+24% Synergy $3.00
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+23% Synergy $0.63
Timber Protector Timber Protector
+23% Synergy $22.08
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+22% Synergy $0.27
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+21% Synergy $0.30
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+20% Synergy $0.22
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+20% Synergy $0.18
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+20% Synergy $0.22
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+19% Synergy $0.47
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+19% Synergy $0.78
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+19% Synergy $9.41
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+19% Synergy $3.62
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+17% Synergy $1.20
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+16% Synergy $0.31
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+16% Synergy $1.58
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+15% Synergy $0.83
Reaping Willow Reaping Willow
+15% Synergy $0.26
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+15% Synergy $1.26
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+15% Synergy $7.64
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+14% Synergy $11.60
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
+13% Synergy $1.24
Moonlit Lamenter Moonlit Lamenter
+13% Synergy $0.19
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+13% Synergy $0.11
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+13% Synergy $0.43
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+12% Synergy $0.34
Blighted Blackthorn Blighted Blackthorn
+12% Synergy $0.17
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+12% Synergy $1.92
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+12% Synergy $5.61
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+11% Synergy $1.49
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+9% Synergy $0.30
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+9% Synergy $0.26
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+8% Synergy $2.90
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.24
Nethroi, Apex of Death Nethroi, Apex of Death
+7% Synergy $2.20
Six Six
+6% Synergy $5.42
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+6% Synergy $0.30
Towering Titan Towering Titan
+6% Synergy $0.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $13.48

Instants

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

Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+17% Synergy $16.26
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+17% Synergy $3.37
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+12% Synergy $3.48
Despark Despark
+10% Synergy $0.34
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+10% Synergy $0.30
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+9% Synergy $0.75
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.46
Sheltering Word Sheltering Word
+8% Synergy $0.17
Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+8% Synergy $0.35
Overkill Overkill
+7% Synergy $0.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+7% Synergy $0.77
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $0.95
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $8.49
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+5% Synergy $0.33
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+5% Synergy $0.20
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+5% Synergy $1.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $21.48
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $13.39
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $0.81
Putrefy Putrefy
0% Synergy $0.27
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $26.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.62
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.23
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

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

Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+30% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+28% Synergy $0.21
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+17% Synergy $0.77
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+15% Synergy $0.30
Tend the Sprigs Tend the Sprigs
+13% Synergy $0.17
Reunion of the House Reunion of the House
+9% Synergy $0.26
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+9% Synergy $0.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.31
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+8% Synergy $0.24
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.14
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+5% Synergy $0.30
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+5% Synergy $2.70
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $4.98
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.32
Tip the Scales Tip the Scales
+4% Synergy $0.21
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.87
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $3.64
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.30
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+3% Synergy $0.53
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $6.57
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
0% Synergy $3.68
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
-1% Synergy $4.81
Many Partings Many Partings
-1% Synergy $0.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.33
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.51
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.31
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
-4% Synergy $2.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+10% Synergy $0.28
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+9% Synergy $1.04
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+9% Synergy $19.63
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+8% Synergy $67.97
Meekstone Meekstone
+8% Synergy $12.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $4.72
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $5.37
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+6% Synergy $0.20
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+6% Synergy $0.60
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $6.79
Abzan Monument Abzan Monument
+4% Synergy $0.09
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+32% Synergy $6.53
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+28% Synergy $7.29
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+27% Synergy $1.75
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+23% Synergy $7.68
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+22% Synergy $0.31
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+21% Synergy $2.67
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+19% Synergy $1.70
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+13% Synergy $3.82
Lignify Lignify
+13% Synergy $1.64
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+12% Synergy $2.86
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $4.02
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+9% Synergy $12.08
True Conviction True Conviction
+8% Synergy $5.04
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+7% Synergy $0.35
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+7% Synergy $0.45
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+6% Synergy $0.34
Proper Burial Proper Burial
+6% Synergy $2.72
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+5% Synergy $26.85
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.36
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.28
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
0% Synergy $0.27
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.40
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-2% Synergy $5.63
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $18.31
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-3% Synergy $6.81

Planeswalkers

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

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+28% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+22% Synergy $0.52
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+18% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.36
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $24.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.76
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+7% Synergy $19.77
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.63
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.34
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+5% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $15.55
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $6.78
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $53.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $57.13
The Shire The Shire
-5% Synergy $2.58

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+10% Synergy $4.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.46
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+1% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $6.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-3% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.40
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-4% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+27% Synergy $0.50
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+18% Synergy $2.36
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+18% Synergy $0.52
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+17% Synergy $0.63
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.32
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+13% Synergy $1.74
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+12% Synergy $0.35
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+12% Synergy $0.44
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+11% Synergy $7.07
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+10% Synergy $0.33
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+10% Synergy $0.39
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+10% Synergy $0.35
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+10% Synergy $1.60
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+8% Synergy $7.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.36
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.22
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $0.95
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+6% Synergy $2.97
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+6% Synergy $5.75
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Brushland Brushland
+5% Synergy $1.20
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.07
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.43
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+4% Synergy $12.76
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+4% Synergy $12.09
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.08
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+3% Synergy $10.05
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+3% Synergy $0.35
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+2% Synergy $18.68
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+2% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.02
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $10.16
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $5.71
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-3% Synergy $0.51
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-3% Synergy $0.29
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-3% Synergy $0.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $11.42
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy $16.20
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-4% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.28
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-7% Synergy $30.45
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.39
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-8% Synergy $32.22
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-8% Synergy $15.25

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
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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
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
Agent Venom Agent Venom
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
Aphemia, the Cacophony Aphemia, the Cacophony
Apothecary White Apothecary White
Appa, Aang's Companion Appa, Aang's Companion