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Doran, the Siege Tower
Price tag $10.67

Legendary CreatureTreefolk Shaman

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

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#812 Current Rank
#872 Last Week
#503 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Doran, the Siege Tower.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Doran, the Siege Tower decks.

Chelonian Tackle Chelonian Tackle
+5% Synergy $0.11
Transdimensional Bovine Transdimensional Bovine
+1% Synergy $0.31
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+1% Synergy $5.10
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.50
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
-3% Synergy $0.63

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Doran, the Siege Tower's abilities and overall game plan.

Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+70% Synergy $12.93
Colfenor, the Last Yew Colfenor, the Last Yew
+66% Synergy $0.60
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+65% Synergy $8.27
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+65% Synergy $0.36
Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+62% Synergy $0.40
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+56% Synergy $0.40
Timber Protector Timber Protector
+56% Synergy $23.38
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+56% Synergy $10.09
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+55% Synergy $0.31
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+53% Synergy $1.80

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Doran, the Siege Tower decks.

Doran, Besieged by Time Doran, Besieged by Time
+52% Synergy $0.68
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+50% Synergy $0.37
Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+49% Synergy $0.62
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+48% Synergy $0.29
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+45% Synergy $0.40
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+45% Synergy $31.51
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+43% Synergy $0.36
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+41% Synergy $1.91
Cultivate Cultivate
+21% Synergy $0.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $0.78

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.56
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $27.01
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $27.49
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $54.29
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $68.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $35.14
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $56.57
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $65.70

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Doran, the Siege Tower's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Unstoppable Ash Unstoppable Ash
+48% Synergy $1.21
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+45% Synergy $0.16
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+43% Synergy $0.38
Black Poplar Shaman Black Poplar Shaman
+41% Synergy $0.30
Dauntless Dourbark Dauntless Dourbark
+41% Synergy $3.37
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+37% Synergy $3.15
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+36% Synergy $2.71
Magnigoth Treefolk Magnigoth Treefolk
+36% Synergy $0.44
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+35% Synergy $0.23
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+35% Synergy $1.15
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+34% Synergy $0.20
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+32% Synergy $3.76
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+28% Synergy $0.41
Seedguide Ash Seedguide Ash
+28% Synergy $2.11
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+28% Synergy $4.38
Verdeloth the Ancient Verdeloth the Ancient
+26% Synergy $0.21
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+24% Synergy $6.27
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+23% Synergy $0.27
Dungrove Elder Dungrove Elder
+23% Synergy $0.87
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+22% Synergy $1.10
Old Man Willow Old Man Willow
+22% Synergy $0.19
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+21% Synergy $0.82
Everbark Shaman Everbark Shaman
+21% Synergy $0.19
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+20% Synergy $0.56
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+18% Synergy $0.14
Skinshifter Skinshifter
+18% Synergy $0.33
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+18% Synergy $0.46
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+17% Synergy $1.65
Kalonian Twingrove Kalonian Twingrove
+17% Synergy $0.57
Silklash Spider Silklash Spider
+16% Synergy $0.88
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
+15% Synergy $1.63
Great Oak Guardian Great Oak Guardian
+15% Synergy $0.27
Battlewand Oak Battlewand Oak
+15% Synergy $0.17
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+14% Synergy $0.46
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.22
Sinister Gnarlbark Sinister Gnarlbark
+14% Synergy $0.35
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+14% Synergy $0.09
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+13% Synergy $6.89
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
+13% Synergy $0.27
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+13% Synergy $0.29
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+12% Synergy $1.09
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+11% Synergy $24.43
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+11% Synergy $5.10
Reaping Willow Reaping Willow
+11% Synergy $0.21
Six Six
+10% Synergy $5.42
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+8% Synergy $9.57
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+4% Synergy $0.54
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
+2% Synergy $1.11
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $13.64

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Doran, the Siege Tower safe.

Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+30% Synergy $0.38
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+27% Synergy $0.16
Putrefy Putrefy
+26% Synergy $0.31
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+22% Synergy $0.22
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+22% Synergy $0.18
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+18% Synergy $4.03
Rootgrapple Rootgrapple
+16% Synergy $0.26
Mortify Mortify
+15% Synergy $0.17
Ready // Willing Ready // Willing
+13% Synergy $0.29
Solidarity Solidarity
+10% Synergy $0.28
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+9% Synergy $0.18
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+8% Synergy $1.31
Shape the Sands Shape the Sands
+8% Synergy $0.10
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+6% Synergy $0.28
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+6% Synergy $0.18
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $19.06
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
+5% Synergy $0.25
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $1.45
Utter End Utter End
+5% Synergy $0.29
Foul Renewal Foul Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.25
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $13.58
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.40
Fracture Fracture
+4% Synergy $0.30
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+2% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $1.06
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.87
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
0% Synergy $10.42
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.39
Harrow Harrow
-1% Synergy $0.35
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.33
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-2% Synergy $0.87
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-2% Synergy $1.74
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-7% Synergy $0.55
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-15% Synergy $0.72

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Doran, the Siege Tower's game plan and control the board.

Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+33% Synergy $0.22
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+31% Synergy $2.43
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.40
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $1.15
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+18% Synergy $0.30
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+17% Synergy $0.30
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+17% Synergy $0.25
Harmonize Harmonize
+14% Synergy $0.31
Tend the Sprigs Tend the Sprigs
+12% Synergy $0.20
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+9% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.05
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+8% Synergy $0.82
Kin-Tree Invocation Kin-Tree Invocation
+8% Synergy $0.17
Vindicate Vindicate
+7% Synergy $0.98
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.31
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+6% Synergy $0.27
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.55
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $2.77
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+4% Synergy $12.91
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.47
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $5.24
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+3% Synergy $0.31
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.07
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.56
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-1% Synergy $3.55
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
-1% Synergy $3.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $8.20
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.35
Reunion of the House Reunion of the House
-3% Synergy $0.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $4.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+39% Synergy $1.53
Meekstone Meekstone
+17% Synergy $12.10
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+17% Synergy $4.36
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+15% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $16.11
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+9% Synergy $0.32
Belbe's Armor Belbe's Armor
+8% Synergy $0.25
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+8% Synergy $0.32
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+8% Synergy $0.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.90
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+7% Synergy $0.32
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $4.35
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+5% Synergy $13.17
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+5% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.40
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+1% Synergy $62.04

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Doran, the Siege Tower's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+38% Synergy $6.56
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+32% Synergy $0.35
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+30% Synergy $2.90
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+28% Synergy $1.38
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+27% Synergy $7.09
Lignify Lignify
+24% Synergy $1.71
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+18% Synergy $0.33
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+13% Synergy $0.32
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.23
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+10% Synergy $11.89
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+9% Synergy $3.43
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+9% Synergy $0.32
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+8% Synergy $7.62
Asceticism Asceticism
+7% Synergy $6.62
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
+7% Synergy $2.66
Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+6% Synergy $1.04
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+6% Synergy $0.36
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+5% Synergy $2.17
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+5% Synergy $0.39
Leyline of Vitality Leyline of Vitality
+5% Synergy $3.07
Gravity Well Gravity Well
+5% Synergy $0.52
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+3% Synergy $6.67
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+3% Synergy $0.38
True Conviction True Conviction
+3% Synergy $4.98
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $3.41
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.50

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Doran, the Siege Tower to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+32% Synergy $0.57
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+9% Synergy $4.10

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+16% Synergy $14.50
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+12% Synergy $0.33
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.41
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.53
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $25.13
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $6.77
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.40
Stirring Wildwood Stirring Wildwood
+5% Synergy $0.34
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.68
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $59.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.43
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $50.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+13% Synergy $0.31
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+11% Synergy $0.42
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.32
Abzan Banner Abzan Banner
+5% Synergy $0.09
Indatha Crystal Indatha Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.15
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $2.05
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+2% Synergy $4.54
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.17
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
0% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.64
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Doran, the Siege Tower decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+45% Synergy $0.50
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.36
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+12% Synergy $0.33
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+10% Synergy $0.44
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+8% Synergy $0.31
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+8% Synergy $0.21
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+6% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.24
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.08
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+4% Synergy $0.22
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+3% Synergy $0.62
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.15
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+2% Synergy $19.76
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.17
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+1% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.28
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
0% Synergy $0.37
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
0% Synergy $0.27
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.37
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.25
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
0% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-1% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-2% Synergy $0.39
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-2% Synergy $1.20
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $0.96
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $7.68
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-5% Synergy $8.64
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-5% Synergy $18.89
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-6% Synergy $2.42
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-7% Synergy $5.33
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.47
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-8% Synergy $14.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.34
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-9% Synergy $0.29
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-9% Synergy $0.31
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-9% Synergy $6.45
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-9% Synergy $16.03
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-10% Synergy $10.49
Brushland Brushland
-10% Synergy $0.99
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-11% Synergy $10.52
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $29.49
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $28.65
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-12% Synergy $0.26

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