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Doran, the Siege Tower
Price tag $9.61

Legendary Creature — Treefolk Shaman

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Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 46% Treefolk 27% Defenders 4% Lifegain 3% Aggro 2% Midrange 2%
View Average Decklist All Lifegain Commanders

New Cards

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

Chelonian Tackle Chelonian Tackle
+8% Synergy $0.22
Withering Curse Withering Curse
+8% Synergy $1.33
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+7% Synergy $2.74
Professor Dellian Fel Professor Dellian Fel
+4% Synergy $4.24

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
+73% Synergy $7.89
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+61% Synergy $0.34
Colfenor, the Last Yew Colfenor, the Last Yew
+56% Synergy $0.64
Doran, Besieged by Time Doran, Besieged by Time
+56% Synergy $0.58
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+55% Synergy $6.80
Timber Protector Timber Protector
+53% Synergy $22.29
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+53% Synergy $27.74
Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+53% Synergy $0.36
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+51% Synergy $10.40
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+49% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+49% Synergy $0.39
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+49% Synergy $0.30
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+49% Synergy $5.62
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+48% Synergy $1.72
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+47% Synergy $1.66
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+42% Synergy $0.36
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+39% Synergy $0.30
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+28% Synergy $1.54
Cultivate Cultivate
+23% Synergy $0.34
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.53

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 $54.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

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

Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+48% Synergy $0.72
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+43% Synergy $0.14
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+41% Synergy $1.23
Black Poplar Shaman Black Poplar Shaman
+37% Synergy $0.26
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+36% Synergy $0.22
Dauntless Dourbark Dauntless Dourbark
+36% Synergy $4.12
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+35% Synergy $0.28
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+34% Synergy $2.80
Unstoppable Ash Unstoppable Ash
+33% Synergy $1.13
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+31% Synergy $2.26
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+31% Synergy $0.33
Magnigoth Treefolk Magnigoth Treefolk
+27% Synergy $0.43
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+25% Synergy $5.00
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+24% Synergy $0.76
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+24% Synergy $0.20
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+23% Synergy $1.16
Seedguide Ash Seedguide Ash
+22% Synergy $2.89
Verdeloth the Ancient Verdeloth the Ancient
+22% Synergy $0.21
Old Man Willow Old Man Willow
+19% Synergy $0.24
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+18% Synergy $3.29
Dungrove Elder Dungrove Elder
+18% Synergy $0.78
Skinshifter Skinshifter
+17% Synergy $0.34
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+16% Synergy $0.32
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+16% Synergy $0.48
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+15% Synergy $0.52
Kalonian Twingrove Kalonian Twingrove
+15% Synergy $0.48
Everbark Shaman Everbark Shaman
+15% Synergy $0.14
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+14% Synergy $1.58
Sinister Gnarlbark Sinister Gnarlbark
+14% Synergy $0.29
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+13% Synergy $24.67
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+13% Synergy $7.69
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+13% Synergy $6.11
Silklash Spider Silklash Spider
+13% Synergy $0.89
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+12% Synergy $0.22
Six Six
+11% Synergy $4.38
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+10% Synergy $0.53
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+10% Synergy $5.14
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
+10% Synergy $1.43
Nethroi, Apex of Death Nethroi, Apex of Death
+10% Synergy $2.80
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+10% Synergy $0.14
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
+9% Synergy $0.28
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+9% Synergy $0.36
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+7% Synergy $6.67
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+5% Synergy $3.08
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+5% Synergy $11.01
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+5% Synergy $0.29
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+3% Synergy $5.98
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
+1% Synergy $1.34
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+1% Synergy $0.78
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $7.76

Instants

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

Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+25% Synergy $0.32
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+20% Synergy $0.16
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+17% Synergy $0.22
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+15% Synergy $14.29
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+15% Synergy $3.57
Solidarity Solidarity
+15% Synergy $0.25
Rootgrapple Rootgrapple
+15% Synergy $0.29
Ready // Willing Ready // Willing
+14% Synergy $0.29
Putrefy Putrefy
+12% Synergy $0.25
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+10% Synergy $0.34
Shape the Sands Shape the Sands
+9% Synergy $0.08
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $14.06
Mortify Mortify
+7% Synergy $0.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.69
Utter End Utter End
+7% Synergy $0.26
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+6% Synergy $1.63
Foul Renewal Foul Renewal
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sheltering Word Sheltering Word
+6% Synergy $0.29
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+6% Synergy $0.56
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+6% Synergy $0.28
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.26
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.69
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $5.20
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $8.00
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
+3% Synergy $0.28
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+3% Synergy $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.32
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.31
Overkill Overkill
+3% Synergy $0.26
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.46
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.70
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.37
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-8% Synergy $1.06
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-10% Synergy $0.70
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-18% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

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

Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+31% Synergy $0.36
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.43
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+19% Synergy $0.47
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $1.96
Harmonize Harmonize
+13% Synergy $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $3.31
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+10% Synergy $0.33
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+9% Synergy $0.25
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.46
Explore Explore
+9% Synergy $0.29
Kin-Tree Invocation Kin-Tree Invocation
+9% Synergy $0.12
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $5.68
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.36
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+6% Synergy $2.72
Abundant Harvest Abundant Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.20
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+5% Synergy $2.58
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+5% Synergy $0.29
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.92
Tend the Sprigs Tend the Sprigs
+4% Synergy $0.18
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.29
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $4.60
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $2.46
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.26
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
-3% Synergy $5.11
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $8.61
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+27% Synergy $1.02
Meekstone Meekstone
+15% Synergy $12.32
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+12% Synergy $4.39
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+9% Synergy $19.48
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+9% Synergy $0.37
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+8% Synergy $0.29
Belbe's Armor Belbe's Armor
+7% Synergy $0.27
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+7% Synergy $0.15
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $19.53
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+6% Synergy $10.64
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $15.22
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $4.76
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $16.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $2.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+41% Synergy $6.35
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+35% Synergy $1.08
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+33% Synergy $2.89
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+32% Synergy $0.35
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+31% Synergy $5.70
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+25% Synergy $0.33
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+23% Synergy $0.25
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+18% Synergy $8.60
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+18% Synergy $0.36
Lignify Lignify
+16% Synergy $1.73
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+15% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $4.33
Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+11% Synergy $0.77
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+11% Synergy $3.65
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+10% Synergy $28.04
Proper Burial Proper Burial
+9% Synergy $2.97
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+7% Synergy $6.44
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $4.92
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+6% Synergy $24.52
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+5% Synergy $3.66
Asceticism Asceticism
+5% Synergy $8.04
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.15
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+4% Synergy $1.41
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $12.11
Smile at Death Smile at Death
0% Synergy $3.33
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $4.21
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $13.42

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 $0.33
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+10% Synergy $2.81

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 $0.49
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+19% Synergy $14.92
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.40
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 $0.29
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $27.19
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+6% Synergy $21.19
Stirring Wildwood Stirring Wildwood
+6% Synergy $0.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $63.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.95
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.51
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $3.70
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $49.11

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+15% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.82
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.69
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+5% Synergy $3.63
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $1.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.84
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+3% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.92
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.70

Lands

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

Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+41% Synergy $0.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+27% Synergy $0.31
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+13% Synergy $0.30
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+13% Synergy $0.42
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.23
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+9% Synergy $0.27
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.16
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+8% Synergy $19.62
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.33
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+8% Synergy $7.04
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $5.68
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.29
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+6% Synergy $0.26
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+6% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.14
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+5% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.05
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.17
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+3% Synergy $5.69
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $2.87
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $16.26
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.27
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $2.21
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.37
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+3% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.34
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.21
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $10.13
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+1% Synergy $0.31
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.24
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
0% Synergy $0.46
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
0% Synergy $0.28
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.23
Savannah Savannah
-1% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $28.51
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-2% Synergy $0.39
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-3% Synergy $10.00
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $8.86
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-5% Synergy $7.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-6% Synergy $31.12
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-6% Synergy $0.29
Brushland Brushland
-7% Synergy $1.42
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-7% Synergy $12.91
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-9% Synergy $0.52
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.54
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-13% Synergy $0.34

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 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
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
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
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
Kathril, Aspect Warper Kathril, Aspect Warper
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
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
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