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Sapling of Colfenor: Toughness Matters
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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High Synergy Cards

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

Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+93% Synergy $2.21
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+87% Synergy $0.24
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+78% Synergy $1.26
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+77% Synergy $0.53
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+75% Synergy $3.15
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+73% Synergy $11.60
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+72% Synergy $7.48
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+72% Synergy $0.41
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+67% Synergy $0.30
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+67% Synergy $1.12

Top Cards

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

The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+66% Synergy $26.27
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+62% Synergy $0.35
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+61% Synergy $2.34
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+60% Synergy $0.40
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+59% Synergy $5.63
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+59% Synergy $0.81
Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+56% Synergy $0.66
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+56% Synergy $0.22
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+39% Synergy $1.14
Cultivate Cultivate
+30% Synergy $0.30

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+16% Synergy $17.35
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $62.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

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

Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+52% Synergy $0.47
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+52% Synergy $0.36
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+50% Synergy $10.13
Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+50% Synergy $0.45
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+49% Synergy $0.42
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+46% Synergy $0.33
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+46% Synergy $14.16
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+45% Synergy $4.33
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+45% Synergy $0.32
Timber Protector Timber Protector
+43% Synergy $22.08
Sproutback Trudge Sproutback Trudge
+41% Synergy $0.46
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+39% Synergy $9.41
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+39% Synergy $0.23
Dungrove Elder Dungrove Elder
+39% Synergy $0.86
Black Poplar Shaman Black Poplar Shaman
+39% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+37% Synergy $3.62
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+36% Synergy $1.58
Verdeloth the Ancient Verdeloth the Ancient
+36% Synergy $0.20
Dauntless Dourbark Dauntless Dourbark
+35% Synergy $3.55
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+35% Synergy $1.92
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+35% Synergy $0.33
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+34% Synergy $0.32
Seedguide Ash Seedguide Ash
+32% Synergy $2.59
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+32% Synergy $0.22
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+31% Synergy $0.37
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+30% Synergy $5.61
Tapestry Warden Tapestry Warden
+28% Synergy $0.05
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+28% Synergy $0.56
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+28% Synergy $0.30
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+26% Synergy $0.35
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+26% Synergy $0.46
Everbark Shaman Everbark Shaman
+26% Synergy $0.17
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+25% Synergy $0.60
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
+25% Synergy $1.16
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+25% Synergy $0.90
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+23% Synergy $0.30
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+22% Synergy $0.48
Unstoppable Ash Unstoppable Ash
+22% Synergy $1.13
Six Six
+21% Synergy $5.42
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+21% Synergy $2.23
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+21% Synergy $0.63
Great Oak Guardian Great Oak Guardian
+19% Synergy $0.27
Deadwood Treefolk Deadwood Treefolk
+19% Synergy $0.17
Old Man Willow Old Man Willow
+18% Synergy $0.24
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+13% Synergy $1.68
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $13.48
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+8% Synergy $0.25
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+8% Synergy $0.33
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+2% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.41

Instants

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

Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+45% Synergy $0.30
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+21% Synergy $1.60
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+17% Synergy $0.19
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+15% Synergy $3.48
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+15% Synergy $0.18
Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+15% Synergy $0.35
Rootgrapple Rootgrapple
+15% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+6% Synergy $1.27
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+5% Synergy $0.40
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+5% Synergy $3.37
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+2% Synergy $7.30
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.46
Putrefy Putrefy
-1% Synergy $0.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $26.21
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-9% Synergy $0.33
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $13.39
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-13% Synergy $0.95
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-14% Synergy $0.75

Sorceries

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

Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+53% Synergy $33.13
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+14% Synergy $2.31
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+14% Synergy $0.36
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+12% Synergy $0.29
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+9% Synergy $0.26
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $5.51
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+7% Synergy $0.67
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+6% Synergy $0.87
Kin-Tree Invocation Kin-Tree Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.13
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $4.98
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.30
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $21.38
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $4.22
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.31
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.71
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.57
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.31
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
0% Synergy $0.38
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $25.19
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-4% Synergy $0.43
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-4% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+40% Synergy $4.85
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+40% Synergy $11.35
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+33% Synergy $0.28
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+23% Synergy $47.01
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+22% Synergy $0.23
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+22% Synergy $0.28
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+18% Synergy $23.88
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+10% Synergy $2.92
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+9% Synergy $30.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $2.99
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+7% Synergy $67.97
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+6% Synergy $0.39
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+6% Synergy $1.63
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $15.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.93
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $6.79
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+3% Synergy $4.72

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Toughness Matters strategy in Sapling of Colfenor decks.

Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+37% Synergy $1.10
Gift of the Deity Gift of the Deity
+28% Synergy $0.21
Party Dude Party Dude
+24% Synergy $0.68
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+24% Synergy $0.31
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+24% Synergy $0.22
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+21% Synergy $0.35
Lignify Lignify
+19% Synergy $1.64
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+19% Synergy $1.70
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+18% Synergy $0.28
The Legend of Kyoshi Avatar Kyoshi The Legend of Kyoshi
+16% Synergy $5.29
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+15% Synergy $4.02
Mirri's Guile Mirri's Guile
+13% Synergy $31.01
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+10% Synergy $36.84
Asceticism Asceticism
+9% Synergy $7.04
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+9% Synergy $0.42
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+9% Synergy $0.34
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+8% Synergy $2.22
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+6% Synergy $26.85
In Search of Greatness In Search of Greatness
+6% Synergy $0.39
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $12.08
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+2% Synergy $5.88
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.40
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $18.31
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-17% Synergy $0.26

Planeswalkers

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

Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+4% Synergy $2.89

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+34% Synergy $0.35
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+28% Synergy $1.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $2.76
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+13% Synergy $19.77
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $57.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $15.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.63
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.34
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $12.93
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $49.84
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $6.98
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+5% Synergy $106.22
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+3% Synergy $2.75
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.32
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $53.40
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+1% Synergy $2.19
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $29.69
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+5% Synergy $0.36
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-3% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-18% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base behind Sapling of Colfenor's Toughness Matters decks.

Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+22% Synergy $0.52
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+19% Synergy $3.96
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.32
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+14% Synergy $0.94
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+13% Synergy $0.31
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+13% Synergy $1.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+10% Synergy $0.29
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+7% Synergy $16.55
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+7% Synergy $0.54
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+5% Synergy $10.05
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+4% Synergy $0.18
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.02
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+2% Synergy $0.30
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+1% Synergy $5.75
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $39.06
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.57
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.02
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.43
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-1% Synergy $0.28
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $1.60
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $32.22
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-2% Synergy $5.71
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.11
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.30
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-4% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.39
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-6% Synergy $12.76
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.25
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-9% Synergy $0.39
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-13% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.36
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-13% Synergy $0.95
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-15% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

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

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