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Doran, the Siege Tower
Price tag $8.35

Legendary Creature — Treefolk Shaman

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 43% Treefolk 25% Defenders 5% Lifegain 4% Aggro 3% Midrange 3%
View Average Decklist All Defenders Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Doran, the Siege Tower players are trying out in Defenders decks.

Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+5% Synergy $12.42
Chelonian Tackle Chelonian Tackle
+5% Synergy $0.17
Umbral Expanse Umbral Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.43
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+4% Synergy $4.71
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+1% Synergy $1.53

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Doran, the Siege Tower's Defenders builds — cards that lean hardest into the Defenders theme.

Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+67% Synergy $6.60
Colfenor, the Last Yew Colfenor, the Last Yew
+61% Synergy $0.53
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+59% Synergy $1.77
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+56% Synergy $0.22
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+55% Synergy $6.68
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+54% Synergy $3.32
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+54% Synergy $0.38
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+53% Synergy $0.24
Doran, Besieged by Time Doran, Besieged by Time
+50% Synergy $0.57
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+50% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

The staple cards most Doran, the Siege Tower Defenders decks run as their core.

Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+49% Synergy $0.39
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+45% Synergy $27.77
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+43% Synergy $2.00
Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+43% Synergy $0.38
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+42% Synergy $6.27
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+42% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+41% Synergy $0.30
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+35% Synergy $1.96
Cultivate Cultivate
+18% Synergy $0.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.52

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Doran, the Siege Tower Defenders game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+6% Synergy $27.86
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $54.82
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.08
Aura Shards Aura Shards
0% Synergy $28.20
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $35.35
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $61.95
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $48.18
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $61.19

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Defenders plan in Doran, the Siege Tower decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Timber Protector Timber Protector
+40% Synergy $22.41
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+40% Synergy $0.37
Unstoppable Ash Unstoppable Ash
+38% Synergy $1.14
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+36% Synergy $10.40
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+33% Synergy $0.44
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+33% Synergy $0.20
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+32% Synergy $0.40
Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+31% Synergy $0.69
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+28% Synergy $4.25
Magnigoth Treefolk Magnigoth Treefolk
+28% Synergy $0.43
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+27% Synergy $5.52
Black Poplar Shaman Black Poplar Shaman
+27% Synergy $0.22
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+26% Synergy $0.22
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+26% Synergy $0.27
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+26% Synergy $0.16
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+26% Synergy $1.46
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+25% Synergy $0.82
Dauntless Dourbark Dauntless Dourbark
+25% Synergy $4.31
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+23% Synergy $0.61
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
+22% Synergy $1.47
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+22% Synergy $2.44
Old Man Willow Old Man Willow
+21% Synergy $0.21
Verdeloth the Ancient Verdeloth the Ancient
+20% Synergy $0.21
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+19% Synergy $0.24
Seedguide Ash Seedguide Ash
+19% Synergy $3.01
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+18% Synergy $5.08
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
+18% Synergy $0.28
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+18% Synergy $0.26
Silklash Spider Silklash Spider
+18% Synergy $0.87
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+18% Synergy $5.68
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+17% Synergy $0.36
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+17% Synergy $1.33
Everbark Shaman Everbark Shaman
+17% Synergy $0.17
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+15% Synergy $0.29
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+15% Synergy $0.32
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+14% Synergy $24.25
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+14% Synergy $0.96
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+14% Synergy $2.16
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+14% Synergy $0.32
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+14% Synergy $0.40
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+13% Synergy $2.75
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+12% Synergy $7.47
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+11% Synergy $0.93
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+11% Synergy $0.24
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+10% Synergy $0.40
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+10% Synergy $0.22
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+10% Synergy $3.46
Six Six
+2% Synergy $5.80
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
+1% Synergy $1.61
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $9.85

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Doran, the Siege Tower's Defenders deck ahead.

Bar the Door Bar the Door
+23% Synergy $0.20
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+23% Synergy $0.28
Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+22% Synergy $0.32
Putrefy Putrefy
+19% Synergy $0.35
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+18% Synergy $0.29
Rootgrapple Rootgrapple
+16% Synergy $0.26
Ready // Willing Ready // Willing
+15% Synergy $0.27
Mortify Mortify
+12% Synergy $0.18
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+11% Synergy $3.70
Solidarity Solidarity
+9% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+7% Synergy $2.52
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+6% Synergy $0.33
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+5% Synergy $0.34
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+5% Synergy $0.24
Foul Renewal Foul Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.26
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+4% Synergy $11.28
Overkill Overkill
+3% Synergy $0.35
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
+2% Synergy $0.30
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+2% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.77
Harrow Harrow
0% Synergy $0.32
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $27.91
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-1% Synergy $2.49
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.37
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $16.00
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.62
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.35
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-12% Synergy $0.95
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-20% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Defenders game plan forward for Doran, the Siege Tower.

Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+25% Synergy $0.41
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+23% Synergy $0.24
Harmonize Harmonize
+20% Synergy $0.33
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+17% Synergy $1.53
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+16% Synergy $0.36
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+15% Synergy $0.34
Tend the Sprigs Tend the Sprigs
+10% Synergy $0.16
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.64
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+7% Synergy $4.14
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.21
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+6% Synergy $0.33
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $2.35
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $12.86
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+4% Synergy $0.30
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.40
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $5.42
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
0% Synergy $4.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.78
Reunion of the House Reunion of the House
-3% Synergy $0.25
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.88
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.03
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $4.37

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Doran, the Siege Tower Defenders decks.

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+39% Synergy $0.94
Meekstone Meekstone
+23% Synergy $12.33
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+10% Synergy $0.16
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+9% Synergy $0.27
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $5.10
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+9% Synergy $0.22
Warmonger's Chariot Warmonger's Chariot
+8% Synergy $0.31
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+6% Synergy $0.29
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+6% Synergy $0.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $2.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.52
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+3% Synergy $0.18

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Defenders strategy in Doran, the Siege Tower decks.

Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+30% Synergy $0.30
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+28% Synergy $2.85
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+25% Synergy $5.38
Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+18% Synergy $0.72
Lignify Lignify
+15% Synergy $1.40
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+15% Synergy $0.35
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+12% Synergy $0.35
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+12% Synergy $1.81
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+8% Synergy $8.53
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+8% Synergy $0.28
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+8% Synergy $0.55
Animate Wall Animate Wall
+7% Synergy $0.35
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+5% Synergy $13.16
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+5% Synergy $3.57
Asceticism Asceticism
+5% Synergy $8.26
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $4.43
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+4% Synergy $1.98
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.35
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $26.02
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-1% Synergy $6.81

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Doran, the Siege Tower's Defenders game plan.

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+32% Synergy $0.43

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Doran, the Siege Tower Defenders decks.

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+18% Synergy $0.40
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+13% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.36
Stirring Wildwood Stirring Wildwood
+7% Synergy $0.33
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+6% Synergy $0.76
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $28.42
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.70
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $16.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $6.89
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $1.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.52
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $50.54
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy $54.58

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Doran, the Siege Tower's Defenders strategy.

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+17% Synergy $0.30
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+13% Synergy $0.43
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+12% Synergy $0.37
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+9% Synergy $0.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.34
Abzan Banner Abzan Banner
+8% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+4% Synergy $3.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-2% Synergy $0.71

Lands

The mana base behind Doran, the Siege Tower's Defenders decks.

Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+41% Synergy $0.45
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+19% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.26
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+9% Synergy $0.15
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.12
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.25
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.23
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+8% Synergy $0.26
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+7% Synergy $0.85
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+6% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.37
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+3% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.32
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+3% Synergy $0.27
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+3% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.31
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
0% Synergy $18.34
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.34
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
0% Synergy $0.27
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.57
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.70
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-1% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.11
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.35
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-3% Synergy $0.66
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.24
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-4% Synergy $6.36
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-5% Synergy $0.34
Brushland Brushland
-5% Synergy $1.55
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-5% Synergy $6.34
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.70
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.40
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-7% Synergy $8.09
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-7% Synergy $4.51
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-7% Synergy $17.27
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-9% Synergy $0.26
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-10% Synergy $7.54
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-10% Synergy $8.11
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-10% Synergy $0.40
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $31.87
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-12% Synergy $12.47
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-13% Synergy $28.70

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Doran, the Siege Tower: Defenders.

Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Iron Throne Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Shadow Thieves Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Rasaad yn Bashir Raised by Giants Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
Rasaad yn Bashir Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Colfenor, the Last Yew Colfenor, the Last Yew
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
Kathril, Aspect Warper Kathril, Aspect Warper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Halana, Kessig Ranger Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Halana, Kessig Ranger // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
Karador, Ghost Chieftain Karador, Ghost Chieftain
Tayam, Luminous Enigma Tayam, Luminous Enigma
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ravos, Soultender Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ravos, Soultender // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tymna the Weaver Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tymna the Weaver
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Prava of the Steel Legion Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Prava of the Steel Legion // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tymna the Weaver Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tymna the Weaver
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ravos, Soultender Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ravos, Soultender
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tymna the Weaver Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tymna the Weaver