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Doran, the Siege Tower: Lifegain
Price tag $8.93

Legendary Creature — Treefolk Shaman

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 48% Treefolk 27% Defenders 4% Lifegain 3% Aggro 2%
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New Cards

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

Withering Curse Withering Curse
+9% Synergy $2.06
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+9% Synergy $4.64
Professor Dellian Fel Professor Dellian Fel
+6% Synergy $10.25

High Synergy Cards

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

Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+72% Synergy $9.96
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+60% Synergy $0.41
Doran, Besieged by Time Doran, Besieged by Time
+56% Synergy $0.60
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+56% Synergy $7.48
Colfenor, the Last Yew Colfenor, the Last Yew
+55% Synergy $0.53
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+55% Synergy $33.13
Timber Protector Timber Protector
+53% Synergy $22.08
Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+53% Synergy $0.45
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+52% Synergy $1.70
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+51% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+50% Synergy $4.87
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+50% Synergy $10.13
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+49% Synergy $0.46
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+49% Synergy $0.41
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+48% Synergy $1.75
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+43% Synergy $6.53
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+42% Synergy $0.53
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+39% Synergy $0.19
Cultivate Cultivate
+23% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $51.92
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

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

Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+48% Synergy $0.66
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+43% Synergy $0.22
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+41% Synergy $1.26
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+38% Synergy $0.24
Black Poplar Shaman Black Poplar Shaman
+37% Synergy $0.30
Dauntless Dourbark Dauntless Dourbark
+36% Synergy $3.55
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+34% Synergy $0.23
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+34% Synergy $3.15
Unstoppable Ash Unstoppable Ash
+33% Synergy $1.13
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+31% Synergy $2.21
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+31% Synergy $0.33
Magnigoth Treefolk Magnigoth Treefolk
+27% Synergy $0.43
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+26% Synergy $0.18
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+25% Synergy $0.81
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+25% Synergy $5.61
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+23% Synergy $1.58
Seedguide Ash Seedguide Ash
+22% Synergy $2.59
Verdeloth the Ancient Verdeloth the Ancient
+22% Synergy $0.20
Old Man Willow Old Man Willow
+19% Synergy $0.24
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+18% Synergy $2.59
Dungrove Elder Dungrove Elder
+18% Synergy $0.86
Skinshifter Skinshifter
+18% Synergy $0.32
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+17% Synergy $0.30
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+16% Synergy $0.48
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+15% Synergy $26.27
Sinister Gnarlbark Sinister Gnarlbark
+15% Synergy $0.32
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+15% Synergy $0.60
Kalonian Twingrove Kalonian Twingrove
+15% Synergy $0.50
Everbark Shaman Everbark Shaman
+15% Synergy $0.17
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+14% Synergy $1.49
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+14% Synergy $4.99
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+12% Synergy $9.41
Six Six
+11% Synergy $5.42
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+11% Synergy $0.47
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+11% Synergy $4.33
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+11% Synergy $0.30
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
+10% Synergy $1.67
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
+10% Synergy $0.28
Nethroi, Apex of Death Nethroi, Apex of Death
+10% Synergy $2.20
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+10% Synergy $0.22
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+9% Synergy $0.34
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+6% Synergy $0.30
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+5% Synergy $7.38
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+5% Synergy $3.00
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+4% Synergy $11.60
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+3% Synergy $3.75
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+2% Synergy $1.20
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+1% Synergy $0.63
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $13.48
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
-2% Synergy $1.16

Instants

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

Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+25% Synergy $0.35
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+22% Synergy $0.20
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+17% Synergy $0.25
Solidarity Solidarity
+17% Synergy $0.27
Ready // Willing Ready // Willing
+16% Synergy $0.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+15% Synergy $13.39
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+15% Synergy $3.48
Rootgrapple Rootgrapple
+15% Synergy $0.25
Putrefy Putrefy
+12% Synergy $0.27
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+10% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $16.26
Shape the Sands Shape the Sands
+9% Synergy $0.11
Mortify Mortify
+7% Synergy $0.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.62
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+7% Synergy $1.27
Utter End Utter End
+6% Synergy $0.32
Foul Renewal Foul Renewal
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sheltering Word Sheltering Word
+6% Synergy $0.17
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+6% Synergy $0.72
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+6% Synergy $0.15
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.60
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $2.67
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $8.49
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
+3% Synergy $0.21
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+3% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.36
Overkill Overkill
+3% Synergy $0.33
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.64
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.46
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.95
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.34
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-8% Synergy $0.81
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-12% Synergy $0.75
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-18% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

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

Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+30% Synergy $0.21
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+27% Synergy $1.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+19% Synergy $0.42
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+17% Synergy $0.77
Harmonize Harmonize
+15% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+14% Synergy $2.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $4.98
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+10% Synergy $0.21
Kin-Tree Invocation Kin-Tree Invocation
+10% Synergy $0.13
Explore Explore
+9% Synergy $0.38
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+8% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.57
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.94
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+6% Synergy $2.61
Abundant Harvest Abundant Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.18
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+5% Synergy $2.90
Tend the Sprigs Tend the Sprigs
+5% Synergy $0.17
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+5% Synergy $0.32
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.31
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.87
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $3.68
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.51
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+2% Synergy $0.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.31
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
-3% Synergy $4.81
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $8.59
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.06
Reunion of the House Reunion of the House
-7% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+28% Synergy $1.04
Meekstone Meekstone
+15% Synergy $12.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+12% Synergy $4.72
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+10% Synergy $19.63
Belbe's Armor Belbe's Armor
+9% Synergy $0.23
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+9% Synergy $0.28
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+8% Synergy $0.28
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+7% Synergy $0.20
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $23.88
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+6% Synergy $11.35
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $13.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $2.99
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $3.81
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $15.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+38% Synergy $1.70
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+34% Synergy $0.30
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+33% Synergy $2.86
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+31% Synergy $7.29
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+25% Synergy $0.35
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+23% Synergy $0.31
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+19% Synergy $7.68
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+18% Synergy $0.28
Lignify Lignify
+16% Synergy $1.64
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+16% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $4.02
Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+11% Synergy $1.10
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+11% Synergy $2.67
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+10% Synergy $26.85
Proper Burial Proper Burial
+9% Synergy $2.72
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+7% Synergy $5.63
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $5.04
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+6% Synergy $25.57
Asceticism Asceticism
+5% Synergy $7.04
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.22
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+4% Synergy $4.33
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+4% Synergy $2.11
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $12.08
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $18.31
Smile at Death Smile at Death
0% Synergy $3.82
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $4.32

Planeswalkers

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

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+31% Synergy $0.38
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+10% Synergy $2.89

Utility Lands

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

Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+22% Synergy $0.52
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+19% Synergy $15.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.36
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.38
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+11% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.32
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $24.13
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+6% Synergy $19.77
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $57.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.76
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.63
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.78
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $2.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $53.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+15% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.46
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $1.31
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $0.43
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy $1.91
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+5% Synergy $6.04
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+3% Synergy $0.33
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
0% Synergy $0.40

Lands

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

Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+41% Synergy $0.50
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+27% Synergy $0.32
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+14% Synergy $0.44
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.12
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+11% Synergy $0.31
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+9% Synergy $0.33
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.17
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+8% Synergy $16.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.57
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+7% Synergy $18.68
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.26
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+6% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+5% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.07
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+4% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.02
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.08
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $2.36
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $15.25
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $1.60
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.74
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+3% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+2% Synergy $5.71
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.13
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.25
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
0% Synergy $0.39
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.42
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
0% Synergy $0.24
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-1% Synergy $0.63
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.22
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-1% Synergy $0.35
Savannah Savannah
-1% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.36
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-3% Synergy $10.05
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $10.16
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $32.22
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-5% Synergy $7.78
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-6% Synergy $30.45
Brushland Brushland
-6% Synergy $1.20
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-6% Synergy $0.21
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-7% Synergy $16.55
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-9% Synergy $0.51
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.43
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-13% Synergy $0.35

Similar Commanders

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

Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Colfenor, the Last Yew Colfenor, the Last Yew
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
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 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
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Verdeloth the Ancient Verdeloth the Ancient
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
Kathril, Aspect Warper Kathril, Aspect Warper
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
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