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Felothar the Steadfast: Defenders
Price tag $1.67

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

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Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Defenders 44% Toughness Matters 20% Midrange 4% Lifegain 4% Aggro 3%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Felothar the Steadfast players are trying out in Defenders decks.

Chelonian Tackle Chelonian Tackle
+6% Synergy $0.17
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
0% Synergy $2.61
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-1% Synergy $8.00
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $8.54
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-1% Synergy $6.18

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Felothar the Steadfast's Defenders builds — cards that lean hardest into the Defenders theme.

Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+83% Synergy $0.30
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+78% Synergy $0.31
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+77% Synergy $0.78
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+76% Synergy $0.26
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+75% Synergy $0.30
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+75% Synergy $0.27
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+75% Synergy $0.47
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+75% Synergy $0.83
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+74% Synergy $0.63
Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+70% Synergy $1.10

Top Cards

The staple cards most Felothar the Steadfast Defenders decks run as their core.

Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
+70% Synergy $1.16
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+69% Synergy $0.21
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+67% Synergy $0.30
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+66% Synergy $0.19
Rampart Architect Rampart Architect
+66% Synergy $0.28
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+63% Synergy $0.30
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+62% Synergy $7.38
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+62% Synergy $1.20
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+61% Synergy $3.15
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+20% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Felothar the Steadfast Defenders game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+45% Synergy $15.22
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $28.28
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $51.92
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $26.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $53.72
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Defenders plan in Felothar the Steadfast decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Doran, Besieged by Time Doran, Besieged by Time
+61% Synergy $0.60
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
+61% Synergy $0.28
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+60% Synergy $0.31
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+56% Synergy $0.16
Towering Titan Towering Titan
+55% Synergy $0.30
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+53% Synergy $3.00
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+51% Synergy $0.41
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+51% Synergy $0.21
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+49% Synergy $4.99
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+48% Synergy $0.26
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+47% Synergy $26.27
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+47% Synergy $0.53
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+45% Synergy $2.21
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+44% Synergy $0.81
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+41% Synergy $0.27
Blight Pile Blight Pile
+41% Synergy $0.20
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+40% Synergy $1.76
Wingmantle Chaplain Wingmantle Chaplain
+34% Synergy $0.31
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+33% Synergy $0.46
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
+33% Synergy $8.93
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+28% Synergy $0.97
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+27% Synergy $2.90
Nethroi, Apex of Death Nethroi, Apex of Death
+27% Synergy $2.20
Jaddi Offshoot Jaddi Offshoot
+27% Synergy $0.32
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+26% Synergy $4.33
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+25% Synergy $1.62
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+25% Synergy $1.42
Wakestone Gargoyle Wakestone Gargoyle
+24% Synergy $0.23
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+23% Synergy $9.96
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+23% Synergy $0.34
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+22% Synergy $0.32
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+22% Synergy $0.33
Wall of Tanglecord Wall of Tanglecord
+21% Synergy $0.36
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+20% Synergy $0.34
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+20% Synergy $0.30
Flumph Flumph
+20% Synergy $1.67
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+20% Synergy $0.28
Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+20% Synergy $1.17
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+19% Synergy $0.24
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+19% Synergy $0.30
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+18% Synergy $10.04
Colfenor, the Last Yew Colfenor, the Last Yew
+17% Synergy $0.53
Wall of Shards Wall of Shards
+16% Synergy $7.15
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+15% Synergy $0.30
Wall of Limbs Wall of Limbs
+13% Synergy $0.21
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+12% Synergy $0.31
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+11% Synergy $0.23
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+11% Synergy $3.62
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+7% Synergy $1.49
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-19% Synergy $13.48

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Felothar the Steadfast's Defenders deck ahead.

Despark Despark
+46% Synergy $0.34
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+34% Synergy $0.81
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+33% Synergy $0.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $16.26
Overkill Overkill
+13% Synergy $0.33
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+5% Synergy $0.20
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+3% Synergy $0.33
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $8.49
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $21.48
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-1% Synergy $0.75
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $13.39
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.95
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $26.21
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
-2% Synergy $0.30
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-2% Synergy $10.93
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.62
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.05
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Defenders game plan forward for Felothar the Steadfast.

Reunion of the House Reunion of the House
+60% Synergy $0.26
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+50% Synergy $4.81
Tip the Scales Tip the Scales
+43% Synergy $0.21
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+32% Synergy $0.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+30% Synergy $0.33
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+22% Synergy $33.13
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+16% Synergy $0.21
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+8% Synergy $0.77
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+8% Synergy $0.24
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+5% Synergy $2.90
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-1% Synergy $3.68
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.51
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-7% Synergy $1.14
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $8.59
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $2.31
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.71
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-13% Synergy $4.98
Cultivate Cultivate
-15% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Felothar the Steadfast Defenders decks.

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+40% Synergy $2.99
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+31% Synergy $0.28
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+31% Synergy $10.96
Meekstone Meekstone
+28% Synergy $12.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $3.93
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+5% Synergy $1.04
Abzan Monument Abzan Monument
+5% Synergy $0.09

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Defenders strategy in Felothar the Steadfast decks.

Smile at Death Smile at Death
+32% Synergy $3.82
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+30% Synergy $6.53
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+27% Synergy $1.75
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+11% Synergy $12.08
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+11% Synergy $2.67
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+11% Synergy $2.86
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+9% Synergy $0.34
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+8% Synergy $7.29
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+4% Synergy $7.68
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+1% Synergy $4.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $4.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Felothar the Steadfast's Defenders game plan.

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+9% Synergy $0.38
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+6% Synergy $9.15

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Felothar the Steadfast Defenders decks.

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+61% Synergy $0.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+36% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.76
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+4% Synergy $0.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $57.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $53.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $15.55

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Felothar the Steadfast's Defenders strategy.

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+30% Synergy $0.43
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+26% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+22% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $6.04
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.40
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
-1% Synergy $4.17
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-2% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.60

Lands

The mana base behind Felothar the Steadfast's Defenders decks.

Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+52% Synergy $2.36
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+50% Synergy $0.35
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+39% Synergy $0.63
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+37% Synergy $0.17
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+36% Synergy $0.35
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+35% Synergy $0.22
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+34% Synergy $0.39
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+31% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+28% Synergy $0.26
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+28% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+27% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+27% Synergy $0.28
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+26% Synergy $0.33
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+25% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+22% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+20% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.25
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+8% Synergy $7.07
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+5% Synergy $12.76
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+4% Synergy $12.09
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.74
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+3% Synergy $0.35
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+1% Synergy $1.60
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.95
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.43
Brushland Brushland
-5% Synergy $1.20
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.51
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-5% Synergy $16.20
Savannah Savannah
-5% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-5% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-6% Synergy $15.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $1.02
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-7% Synergy $5.71
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-8% Synergy $0.50
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.26
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-10% Synergy $12.79
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-11% Synergy $18.68
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-11% Synergy $6.15
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-11% Synergy $16.55
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-13% Synergy $7.78
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-13% Synergy $11.42
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-13% Synergy $30.45
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $10.16
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-14% Synergy $32.22
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-16% Synergy $10.05

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Felothar the Steadfast: Defenders.

Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Colfenor, the Last Yew Colfenor, the Last Yew
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Anafenza, the Foremost Anafenza, the Foremost
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Ghave, Guru of Spores Ghave, Guru of Spores
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tymna the Weaver Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tymna the Weaver
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Kethis, the Hidden Hand Kethis, the Hidden Hand
Myrkul, Lord of Bones Myrkul, Lord of Bones
Merry, Warden of Isengard Pippin, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard // Pippin, Warden of Isengard
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
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tormod, the Desecrator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tymna the Weaver Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tymna the Weaver
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant