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Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Price tag $0.35

Legendary Creature — Elf Warrior

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 51% +1/+1 Counters 15% Ramp 6% Lifegain 5% Tokens 5%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.

Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+90% Synergy $6.58
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+80% Synergy $0.28
Jagged-Scar Archers Jagged-Scar Archers
+56% Synergy $0.35
Dwynen's Elite Dwynen's Elite
+55% Synergy $0.26
Elfsworn Giant Elfsworn Giant
+55% Synergy $0.27
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+54% Synergy $7.14
Immaculate Magistrate Immaculate Magistrate
+53% Synergy $1.84
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+51% Synergy $0.27
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+50% Synergy $0.30
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+48% Synergy $0.64

Top Cards

The staple cards most Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Lifegain decks run as their core.

Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
+45% Synergy $0.27
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+44% Synergy $0.40
Fog Fog
+40% Synergy $1.25
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+32% Synergy $0.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+28% Synergy $0.64
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+25% Synergy $4.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $2.28
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+18% Synergy $0.50
Cultivate Cultivate
+6% Synergy $0.43

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Lifegain game on their own.

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-4% Synergy $3.56

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+96% Synergy $1.10
Moon-Vigil Adherents Moon-Vigil Adherents
+50% Synergy $0.23
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+47% Synergy $1.56
Drove of Elves Drove of Elves
+42% Synergy $0.54
Sharpshooter Elf Sharpshooter Elf
+42% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Regrower Elvish Regrower
+41% Synergy $0.22
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+40% Synergy $0.26
Wellwisher Wellwisher
+40% Synergy $2.73
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+39% Synergy $0.22
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+38% Synergy $2.04
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+38% Synergy $3.43
Llanowar Visionary Llanowar Visionary
+38% Synergy $0.31
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+37% Synergy $0.26
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+37% Synergy $5.13
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+30% Synergy $1.51
Elderleaf Mentor Elderleaf Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.15
Elvish Vanguard Elvish Vanguard
+28% Synergy $0.75
Gladehart Cavalry Gladehart Cavalry
+28% Synergy $0.30
Wildborn Preserver Wildborn Preserver
+28% Synergy $0.15
Greenwood Sentinel Greenwood Sentinel
+28% Synergy $0.04
Heedless One Heedless One
+28% Synergy $1.31
Beast-Kin Ranger Beast-Kin Ranger
+28% Synergy $0.12
Leaf Gilder Leaf Gilder
+27% Synergy $0.30
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+27% Synergy $0.33
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+27% Synergy $0.17
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+26% Synergy $12.41
Deathbloom Gardener Deathbloom Gardener
+26% Synergy $0.20
Timberwatch Elf Timberwatch Elf
+25% Synergy $2.46
Wirewood Channeler Wirewood Channeler
+25% Synergy $1.30
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+24% Synergy $0.24
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+24% Synergy $21.33
Canopy Tactician Canopy Tactician
+24% Synergy $5.45
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+24% Synergy $0.25
Thornweald Archer Thornweald Archer
+24% Synergy $0.15
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+23% Synergy $7.97
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+23% Synergy $4.76
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+22% Synergy $0.23
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+22% Synergy $7.23
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+20% Synergy $0.19
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+16% Synergy $1.36
Talara's Battalion Talara's Battalion
+14% Synergy $0.31
Skola Grovedancer Skola Grovedancer
+14% Synergy $0.26
Lys Alana Bowmaster Lys Alana Bowmaster
+14% Synergy $0.14
Elvish Handservant Elvish Handservant
+14% Synergy $0.12
Llanowar Loamspeaker Llanowar Loamspeaker
+13% Synergy $0.26
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+12% Synergy $8.68
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+11% Synergy $16.23
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+5% Synergy $0.35
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
0% Synergy $15.86
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $2.02

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen's Lifegain deck ahead.

Wirewood Pride Wirewood Pride
+28% Synergy $0.23
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+26% Synergy $0.47
Might of the Masses Might of the Masses
+26% Synergy $0.26
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+25% Synergy $6.77
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+25% Synergy $6.46
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+24% Synergy $0.32
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+18% Synergy $1.15
Sarkhan's Resolve Sarkhan's Resolve
+16% Synergy $0.12
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+14% Synergy $0.34
Hunter's Ambush Hunter's Ambush
+14% Synergy $0.13
Staggering Size Staggering Size
+14% Synergy $0.16
Fistful of Force Fistful of Force
+14% Synergy $0.10
Verdant Rebirth Verdant Rebirth
+14% Synergy $0.23
Heal the Scars Heal the Scars
+14% Synergy $0.16
Sagittars' Volley Sagittars' Volley
+14% Synergy $0.04
Blunt the Assault Blunt the Assault
+14% Synergy $0.20
Gilt-Leaf Ambush Gilt-Leaf Ambush
+14% Synergy $0.21
Respite Respite
+13% Synergy $0.34
Reclaim Reclaim
+13% Synergy $0.20
Might of Old Krosa Might of Old Krosa
+13% Synergy $0.27
Root Snare Root Snare
+13% Synergy $0.19
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+12% Synergy $0.35
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+12% Synergy $0.15
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+12% Synergy $0.24
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.30
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+11% Synergy $0.65
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+11% Synergy $0.25
Prizefight Prizefight
+11% Synergy $0.31
Vitalize Vitalize
+10% Synergy $1.26
Naturalize Naturalize
+8% Synergy $0.25
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+7% Synergy $2.84
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+4% Synergy $8.67
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+1% Synergy $2.00
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-5% Synergy $5.58
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-6% Synergy $1.25
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-10% Synergy $8.98
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-32% Synergy $16.00
Beast Within Beast Within
-43% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen.

Bounty of Skemfar Bounty of Skemfar
+42% Synergy $0.37
Bountiful Harvest Bountiful Harvest
+28% Synergy $0.07
Wear Down Wear Down
+27% Synergy $0.29
Revive Revive
+27% Synergy $0.18
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+26% Synergy $8.34
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+23% Synergy $1.38
Overrun Overrun
+21% Synergy $0.31
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+19% Synergy $0.17
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+17% Synergy $0.38
Harmonize Harmonize
+15% Synergy $0.33
Outmuscle Outmuscle
+14% Synergy $0.11
Wandering Stream Wandering Stream
+14% Synergy $0.16
Joraga Invocation Joraga Invocation
+14% Synergy $0.13
Deconstruct Deconstruct
+14% Synergy $0.21
Nature's Spiral Nature's Spiral
+14% Synergy $0.20
Hunting Triad Hunting Triad
+14% Synergy $0.27
Hunter's Edge Hunter's Edge
+14% Synergy $0.14
Incremental Growth Incremental Growth
+14% Synergy $0.08
Klothys's Design Klothys's Design
+14% Synergy $0.21
Roots of Wisdom Roots of Wisdom
+14% Synergy $0.14
Stream of Life Stream of Life
+14% Synergy $0.14
Formless Genesis Formless Genesis
+14% Synergy $0.24
Storm the Citadel Storm the Citadel
+14% Synergy $0.12
Undercity Upheaval Undercity Upheaval
+14% Synergy $0.12
Reclaim the Wastes Reclaim the Wastes
+14% Synergy $0.21
Lead the Stampede Lead the Stampede
+14% Synergy $0.32
Mulch Mulch
+13% Synergy $0.29
Coordinated Clobbering Coordinated Clobbering
+13% Synergy $0.20
Felling Blow Felling Blow
+13% Synergy $0.25
Hurricane Hurricane
+12% Synergy $0.52
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+11% Synergy $0.26
Carnivorous Canopy Carnivorous Canopy
+11% Synergy $0.30
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+11% Synergy $1.04
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+10% Synergy $1.59
Regrowth Regrowth
+7% Synergy $0.41
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.21
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-4% Synergy $1.20
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-23% Synergy $2.88

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Lifegain decks.

Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+50% Synergy $0.31
Staff of the Wild Magus Staff of the Wild Magus
+28% Synergy $0.17
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+25% Synergy $5.10
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $5.20
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+23% Synergy $3.44
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+17% Synergy $0.40
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+14% Synergy $0.46
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+14% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Skull Mystic Monstrosity Mystic Skull
+14% Synergy $0.14
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.42
Elven Bow Elven Bow
+14% Synergy $0.20
Herbal Poultice Herbal Poultice
+14% Synergy $0.41
Spellbook Spellbook
+14% Synergy $4.69
Galadhrim Bow Galadhrim Bow
+14% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+14% Synergy $5.28
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+14% Synergy $19.45
Wanderer's Twig Wanderer's Twig
+14% Synergy $0.23
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+13% Synergy $2.62
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+13% Synergy $1.12
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+12% Synergy $0.37
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+12% Synergy $0.37
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $34.19
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+10% Synergy $8.17
Power Fist Power Fist
+10% Synergy $15.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $5.65
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+9% Synergy $6.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen decks.

Elvish Guidance Elvish Guidance
+40% Synergy $0.85
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+32% Synergy $1.55
New Horizons New Horizons
+28% Synergy $0.24
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+26% Synergy $0.33
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+23% Synergy $3.59
Asceticism Asceticism
+19% Synergy $8.26
Rancor Rancor
+18% Synergy $1.55
Nylea's Presence Nylea's Presence
+14% Synergy $0.13
Overwhelming Instinct Overwhelming Instinct
+14% Synergy $0.31
Presence of Gond Presence of Gond
+14% Synergy $0.34
Gaea's Embrace Gaea's Embrace
+14% Synergy $0.43
Lush Growth Lush Growth
+14% Synergy $0.11
Mantle of the Wolf Mantle of the Wolf
+14% Synergy $0.28
Crown of Skemfar Crown of Skemfar
+14% Synergy $1.59
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+13% Synergy $0.32
Setessan Training Setessan Training
+13% Synergy $0.22
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+13% Synergy $0.21
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+13% Synergy $2.85
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
+13% Synergy $0.92
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+13% Synergy $0.33
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+12% Synergy $0.39
Well Rested Well Rested
+12% Synergy $3.47
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+11% Synergy $5.12
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.35
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+9% Synergy $2.91
Druid Class Druid Class
+8% Synergy $2.23
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+7% Synergy $8.43
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+5% Synergy $5.72
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.60
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+3% Synergy $8.06
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $9.31
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
0% Synergy $3.06
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.66
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-3% Synergy $13.16
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-6% Synergy $14.22
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-9% Synergy $3.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen's Lifegain game plan.

Nissa Revane Nissa Revane
+14% Synergy $8.62
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+10% Synergy $3.98
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+10% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Lifegain decks.

Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+25% Synergy $0.42
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+25% Synergy $0.32
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+18% Synergy $0.25
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+14% Synergy $0.95
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+14% Synergy $0.28
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+14% Synergy $0.32
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+13% Synergy $1.47
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $2.66
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+11% Synergy $0.20
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+11% Synergy $0.26
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+7% Synergy $11.79
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen's Lifegain strategy.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+53% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.89
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+14% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen's Lifegain decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+37% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+27% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.26
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+14% Synergy $0.21
Night Market Night Market
+14% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+14% Synergy $0.33
Mirage Mesa Mirage Mesa
+14% Synergy $0.26
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+13% Synergy $0.36
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+13% Synergy $0.28
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+12% Synergy $0.36
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+12% Synergy $0.24
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen: Lifegain.

Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Numa, Joraga Chieftain Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood The Prismatic Piper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // The Prismatic Piper
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Numa, Joraga Chieftain Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Miara, Thorn of the Glade Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alena, Kessig Trapper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Numa, Joraga Chieftain Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tana, the Bloodsower Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tana, the Bloodsower
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akiri, Line-Slinger // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Slurrk, All-Ingesting Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Harald, King of Skemfar Harald, King of Skemfar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Numa, Joraga Chieftain Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Folk Hero Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Folk Hero
Kodama of the East Tree Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kodama of the East Tree // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Tyvar the Bellicose Tyvar the Bellicose