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Sapling of Colfenor: Lifegain
Price tag $9.96

Legendary Creature — Treefolk Shaman

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Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 27% Lifegain 24% Treefolk 14% +1/+1 Counters 4% Lifedrain 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Sapling of Colfenor players are trying out in Lifegain decks.

Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+37% Synergy $0.97
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+33% Synergy $0.28
Defiling Daemogoth Defiling Daemogoth
+31% Synergy $2.22
Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+23% Synergy $0.40
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+22% Synergy $1.20

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Sapling of Colfenor's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.

Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+75% Synergy $1.26
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+68% Synergy $0.35
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+67% Synergy $0.53
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+65% Synergy $1.12
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+65% Synergy $11.60
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+55% Synergy $0.40
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+53% Synergy $0.24
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+53% Synergy $0.37
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+51% Synergy $2.21
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+50% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

The staple cards most Sapling of Colfenor Lifegain decks run as their core.

Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+50% Synergy $5.63
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+49% Synergy $3.62
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+49% Synergy $0.23
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+48% Synergy $0.33
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+46% Synergy $0.42
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+44% Synergy $0.30
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+43% Synergy $9.41
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+43% Synergy $0.32
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+42% Synergy $14.16
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.30

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Sapling of Colfenor Lifegain game on their own.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+17% Synergy $17.35
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+5% Synergy $26.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $62.01
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $1459.07
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Sapling of Colfenor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+41% Synergy $2.34
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+38% Synergy $0.36
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+37% Synergy $0.81
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+36% Synergy $0.41
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+36% Synergy $26.27
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+34% Synergy $3.15
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+34% Synergy $7.48
Sproutback Trudge Sproutback Trudge
+34% Synergy $0.46
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+32% Synergy $0.56
Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+32% Synergy $0.45
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
+31% Synergy $1.16
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+28% Synergy $4.18
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+28% Synergy $0.31
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.46
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+27% Synergy $0.35
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+27% Synergy $1.92
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+27% Synergy $5.61
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+27% Synergy $0.22
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+26% Synergy $0.86
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+26% Synergy $9.30
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+25% Synergy $4.33
Poisoner's Apprentice Poisoner's Apprentice
+25% Synergy $0.15
Thornfist Striker Thornfist Striker
+24% Synergy $0.16
Vampire Scrivener Vampire Scrivener
+24% Synergy $0.23
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+24% Synergy $0.38
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+22% Synergy $4.31
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+22% Synergy $0.47
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+22% Synergy $0.63
Prize Pig Prize Pig
+22% Synergy $0.34
Dryad Greenseeker Dryad Greenseeker
+22% Synergy $0.23
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+22% Synergy $0.30
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+21% Synergy $0.90
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+21% Synergy $2.90
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+19% Synergy $0.38
Dungrove Elder Dungrove Elder
+19% Synergy $0.86
Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+19% Synergy $0.66
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+19% Synergy $0.35
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+19% Synergy $7.44
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+18% Synergy $0.48
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+18% Synergy $23.13
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+18% Synergy $3.09
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+15% Synergy $0.36
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+13% Synergy $3.39
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+12% Synergy $0.33
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+10% Synergy $0.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $13.48
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+6% Synergy $8.90
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+3% Synergy $4.39
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+2% Synergy $0.33
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Sapling of Colfenor's Lifegain deck ahead.

Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+12% Synergy $0.35
Nightmare's Thirst Nightmare's Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.14
Rootgrapple Rootgrapple
+10% Synergy $0.25
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+8% Synergy $7.30
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+7% Synergy $1.60
Sheltering Word Sheltering Word
+7% Synergy $0.17
Pulse of Murasa Pulse of Murasa
+7% Synergy $0.32
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+6% Synergy $1.27
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+5% Synergy $0.28
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.46
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.40
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+4% Synergy $0.27
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.00
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $1.03
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $12.67
Putrefy Putrefy
-6% Synergy $0.27
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-8% Synergy $0.33
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-10% Synergy $0.95
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-12% Synergy $13.39
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-20% Synergy $0.75

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Sapling of Colfenor.

Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+18% Synergy $33.13
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+14% Synergy $0.36
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+12% Synergy $0.33
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+10% Synergy $0.23
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+10% Synergy $0.67
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+9% Synergy $38.99
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+8% Synergy $2.84
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.14
Healing Technique Healing Technique
+7% Synergy $0.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $2.85
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+6% Synergy $5.63
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $4.98
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+5% Synergy $0.29
Tip the Scales Tip the Scales
+5% Synergy $0.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.57
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $4.81
Stargaze Stargaze
+4% Synergy $0.22
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.31
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $21.38
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.71
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-1% Synergy $0.30
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-2% Synergy $0.38
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $2.31
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
-5% Synergy $0.55
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.51
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-7% Synergy $0.43
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-10% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Sapling of Colfenor Lifegain decks.

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+37% Synergy $4.85
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+23% Synergy $47.01
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+16% Synergy $11.35
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+13% Synergy $0.28
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+12% Synergy $0.23
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+11% Synergy $0.39
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+7% Synergy $0.36
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+7% Synergy $9.63
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+7% Synergy $0.28
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.19
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $23.88
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.73
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+3% Synergy $4.72
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $6.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Sapling of Colfenor decks.

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+38% Synergy $0.30
Gift of the Deity Gift of the Deity
+24% Synergy $0.21
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+23% Synergy $0.28
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+22% Synergy $0.31
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+21% Synergy $36.84
Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+21% Synergy $1.10
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+19% Synergy $0.22
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+17% Synergy $0.35
Mirri's Guile Mirri's Guile
+17% Synergy $31.01
Party Dude Party Dude
+16% Synergy $0.68
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+14% Synergy $4.73
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+13% Synergy $1.70
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+12% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $4.02
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+10% Synergy $26.85
Lignify Lignify
+9% Synergy $1.64
Greed Greed
+9% Synergy $0.37
The Legend of Kyoshi Avatar Kyoshi The Legend of Kyoshi
+9% Synergy $5.29
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.41
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+7% Synergy $0.42
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+6% Synergy $0.65
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+5% Synergy $5.88
Asceticism Asceticism
+5% Synergy $7.04
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $12.08
Greater Good Greater Good
+2% Synergy $5.28
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-1% Synergy $0.32
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $18.31
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-14% Synergy $0.26

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Sapling of Colfenor's Lifegain game plan.

Professor Dellian Fel Professor Dellian Fel
+11% Synergy $10.25

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Sapling of Colfenor Lifegain decks.

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+28% Synergy $0.35
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+23% Synergy $1.00
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+12% Synergy $19.77
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+11% Synergy $0.44
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+10% Synergy $12.93
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+10% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.36
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+9% Synergy $106.22
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+7% Synergy $0.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.76
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+6% Synergy $0.48
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $6.98
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+5% Synergy $0.31
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+4% Synergy $53.40
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+4% Synergy $0.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.63
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+3% Synergy $0.27
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+3% Synergy $0.26
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+2% Synergy $2.19
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.34
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
0% Synergy $2.75
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $57.13
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $0.48
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $11.57
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $15.55

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Sapling of Colfenor's Lifegain strategy.

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+5% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-5% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-8% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Sapling of Colfenor's Lifegain decks.

Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+18% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+15% Synergy $0.29
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+13% Synergy $0.30
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+11% Synergy $12.76
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+11% Synergy $5.75
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+10% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.24
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+8% Synergy $2.08
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+7% Synergy $6.66
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.57
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+4% Synergy $0.54
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $32.22
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.38
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+2% Synergy $0.30
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+2% Synergy $0.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.02
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $39.06
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+1% Synergy $10.05
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+1% Synergy $16.55
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+1% Synergy $0.31
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.68
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.08
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
0% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.00
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.07
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $12.67
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.33
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.25
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-5% Synergy $0.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.36
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-7% Synergy $5.71
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-7% Synergy $1.60
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-7% Synergy $0.52
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-10% Synergy $0.95
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Sapling of Colfenor: Lifegain.

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Thrasios, Triton Hero Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Thrasios, Triton Hero Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Doran, Besieged by Time Doran, Besieged by Time
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Dina, Essence Brewer Dina, Essence Brewer
Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sengir, the Dark Baron Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
Lluwen, Exchange Student Lluwen, Exchange Student
Lizard, Connors's Curse Lizard, Connors's Curse
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Radiant, Serra Archangel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Prava of the Steel Legion Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
Morinfen Morinfen
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ravos, Soultender Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ravos, Soultender
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tymna the Weaver Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tymna the Weaver
The Last Ride The Last Ride
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
Bebop & Rocksteady Bebop & Rocksteady
Gorma, the Gullet Gorma, the Gullet
High Perfect Morcant High Perfect Morcant
Ishkanah, Grafwidow Ishkanah, Grafwidow
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter