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Sapling of Colfenor
Price tag $4.49

Legendary Creature — Treefolk Shaman

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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 40% Treefolk 22% Lifegain 18% Umori Companion 3% Defenders 2% Treasure 2% +1/+1 Counters 1% Midrange 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2060 Current Rank
#1898 Last Week
#1790 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sapling of Colfenor.

Commander Randomizer Part 2 [Commander VS 316] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay

Commander Randomizer Part 2 [Commander VS 316] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay

Commander VS S5E8: Riku vs Damia vs Roon vs Sapling

Commander VS S5E8: Riku vs Damia vs Roon vs Sapling

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sapling of Colfenor decks.

Tapestry Warden Tapestry Warden
+18% Synergy $0.05
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+13% Synergy $0.33
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+7% Synergy $0.14
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+2% Synergy $2.91
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
0% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sapling of Colfenor's abilities and overall game plan.

Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+68% Synergy $0.88
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+68% Synergy $0.13
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+59% Synergy $0.18
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+56% Synergy $1.92
Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+53% Synergy $0.28
Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+52% Synergy $0.41
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+52% Synergy $0.36
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+49% Synergy $0.32
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+49% Synergy $0.49
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+48% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sapling of Colfenor decks.

Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+46% Synergy $7.09
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+46% Synergy $0.45
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+46% Synergy $5.14
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+45% Synergy $4.81
Timber Protector Timber Protector
+44% Synergy $17.88
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+43% Synergy $10.73
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+35% Synergy $2.78
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+16% Synergy $1.79
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+10% Synergy $12.28
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $23.45
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $52.72

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sapling of Colfenor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+38% Synergy $0.43
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+38% Synergy $0.32
Dauntless Dourbark Dauntless Dourbark
+38% Synergy $2.72
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+38% Synergy $2.08
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+37% Synergy $0.37
Black Poplar Shaman Black Poplar Shaman
+37% Synergy $0.28
Dungrove Elder Dungrove Elder
+37% Synergy $0.88
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+37% Synergy $0.34
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+36% Synergy $0.15
Seedguide Ash Seedguide Ash
+36% Synergy $1.96
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+35% Synergy $2.77
Verdeloth the Ancient Verdeloth the Ancient
+34% Synergy $0.19
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+34% Synergy $0.38
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+33% Synergy $0.37
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+32% Synergy $0.46
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+31% Synergy $0.07
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+30% Synergy $0.62
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+28% Synergy $0.80
Everbark Shaman Everbark Shaman
+28% Synergy $0.20
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+27% Synergy $0.08
Sproutback Trudge Sproutback Trudge
+27% Synergy $0.20
Kalonian Twingrove Kalonian Twingrove
+27% Synergy $0.51
Deadwood Treefolk Deadwood Treefolk
+27% Synergy $0.05
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+26% Synergy $1.03
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+25% Synergy $3.85
Unstoppable Ash Unstoppable Ash
+25% Synergy $1.13
Wickerbough Elder Wickerbough Elder
+24% Synergy $0.11
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+24% Synergy $0.57
Old Man Willow Old Man Willow
+23% Synergy $0.07
Thorntooth Witch Thorntooth Witch
+22% Synergy $0.17
Battlewand Oak Battlewand Oak
+21% Synergy $0.19
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+20% Synergy $4.32
Great Oak Guardian Great Oak Guardian
+20% Synergy $0.14
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+19% Synergy $0.32
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+19% Synergy $0.64
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+18% Synergy $0.42
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+18% Synergy $0.40
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+18% Synergy $0.14
Yedora, Grave Gardener Yedora, Grave Gardener
+17% Synergy $0.15
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+15% Synergy $0.39
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+15% Synergy $0.48
Lumberknot Lumberknot
+15% Synergy $0.08
Six Six
+14% Synergy $6.53
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+12% Synergy $0.28
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+9% Synergy $0.57
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+5% Synergy $0.15
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $10.10
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-1% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $0.36
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-9% Synergy $1.02

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sapling of Colfenor safe.

Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+33% Synergy $0.21
Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+21% Synergy $0.34
Rootgrapple Rootgrapple
+18% Synergy $0.23
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+16% Synergy $2.77
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+13% Synergy $0.87
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+11% Synergy $0.96
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+9% Synergy $0.04
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+8% Synergy $0.14
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+6% Synergy $0.38
Pulse of Murasa Pulse of Murasa
+6% Synergy $0.19
Fog Fog
+4% Synergy $0.31
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.17
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.76
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.83
Putrefy Putrefy
-2% Synergy $0.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.02
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.29
Harrow Harrow
-4% Synergy $0.32
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-7% Synergy $0.24
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-9% Synergy $1.66
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.59
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-12% Synergy $9.75
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-13% Synergy $0.92
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-15% Synergy $2.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sapling of Colfenor's game plan and control the board.

Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+33% Synergy $16.74
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+15% Synergy $0.22
Harmonize Harmonize
+9% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+8% Synergy $0.74
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+7% Synergy $0.89
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+7% Synergy $0.28
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.37
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $20.12
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $1.99
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.25
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+3% Synergy $0.12
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $5.88
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+1% Synergy $0.19
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.43
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+1% Synergy $0.24
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+1% Synergy $0.23
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.73
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.20
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $0.40
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $17.86
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.72
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-2% Synergy $0.31
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-4% Synergy $0.84
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $5.13
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.54
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+32% Synergy $1.37
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+24% Synergy $0.23
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+17% Synergy $18.82
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+16% Synergy $32.79
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+12% Synergy $0.20
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+11% Synergy $0.08
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+11% Synergy $2.19
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $6.08
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+7% Synergy $19.92
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+7% Synergy $0.34
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $3.27
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.13
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $0.99
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $62.95
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $6.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sapling of Colfenor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+35% Synergy $3.00
Gift of the Deity Gift of the Deity
+31% Synergy $0.25
Lignify Lignify
+27% Synergy $1.48
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+25% Synergy $0.14
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+23% Synergy $0.22
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.19
Asceticism Asceticism
+14% Synergy $5.21
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+11% Synergy $0.54
Mirri's Guile Mirri's Guile
+8% Synergy $27.03
Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+8% Synergy $2.49
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+7% Synergy $0.66
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+6% Synergy $21.86
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+6% Synergy $1.36
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+6% Synergy $0.18
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+6% Synergy $2.37
Greed Greed
+5% Synergy $0.27
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+5% Synergy $11.65
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+5% Synergy $2.74
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $2.62
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+4% Synergy $27.73
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $11.27
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.54
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.25
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $12.32
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-18% Synergy $0.85

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sapling of Colfenor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+4% Synergy $1.41

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+27% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+15% Synergy $1.62
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+12% Synergy $0.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.89
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.28
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+8% Synergy $4.48
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+8% Synergy $18.25
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $5.11
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+5% Synergy $96.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.59
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+3% Synergy $1.58
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $35.89
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+3% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.15
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+2% Synergy $0.56
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $8.83
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $30.50
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
0% Synergy $0.14
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-1% Synergy $0.16
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
-1% Synergy $0.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $49.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.71
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-3% Synergy $0.80
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-4% Synergy $5.90
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $7.19

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+5% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-3% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-11% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sapling of Colfenor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+14% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.15
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+8% Synergy $0.06
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+8% Synergy $0.21
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+6% Synergy $0.23
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+4% Synergy $0.52
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+4% Synergy $0.33
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+4% Synergy $0.12
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.03
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+2% Synergy $0.24
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+1% Synergy $12.33
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.74
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
0% Synergy $0.19
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
0% Synergy $0.21
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-1% Synergy $15.88
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-1% Synergy $5.24
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.06
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-2% Synergy $0.40
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.01
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.02
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.58
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-3% Synergy $1.34
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $0.07
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.51
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-5% Synergy $5.53
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $5.13
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-6% Synergy $0.63
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-8% Synergy $20.83
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-8% Synergy $0.18
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-9% Synergy $5.92
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-10% Synergy $8.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.27
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.30
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-13% Synergy $0.92

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Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
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Enkira, Hostile Scavenger Enkira, Hostile Scavenger
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