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Sapling of Colfenor
Price tag $7.89

Legendary Creature — Treefolk Shaman

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Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 27% Toughness Matters 25% Treefolk 12% Lifedrain 4% +1/+1 Counters 3%
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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 $2.26
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+86% Synergy $0.22
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+77% Synergy $1.23
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+76% Synergy $0.36
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+74% Synergy $2.80
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+74% Synergy $11.01
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+73% Synergy $0.34
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+70% Synergy $6.80
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+66% Synergy $24.67
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+65% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+65% Synergy $1.10
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+61% Synergy $0.36
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+61% Synergy $0.37
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+59% Synergy $2.50
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+59% Synergy $0.76
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+57% Synergy $6.44
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+54% Synergy $0.53
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+48% Synergy $5.14
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+37% Synergy $1.54
Cultivate Cultivate
+28% Synergy $0.34

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
+13% Synergy $17.54
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $26.56
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $60.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $76.77

Creatures

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

Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+54% Synergy $0.72
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+54% Synergy $0.14
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+52% Synergy $0.40
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+49% Synergy $0.39
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+48% Synergy $10.40
Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+48% Synergy $0.36
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+47% Synergy $0.31
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+46% Synergy $0.28
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+46% Synergy $13.28
Timber Protector Timber Protector
+41% Synergy $22.29
Sproutback Trudge Sproutback Trudge
+40% Synergy $0.37
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+39% Synergy $7.69
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+39% Synergy $0.28
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+37% Synergy $3.61
Dungrove Elder Dungrove Elder
+36% Synergy $0.78
Black Poplar Shaman Black Poplar Shaman
+36% Synergy $0.26
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+36% Synergy $1.92
Verdeloth the Ancient Verdeloth the Ancient
+35% Synergy $0.21
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+33% Synergy $1.16
Dauntless Dourbark Dauntless Dourbark
+32% Synergy $4.12
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+32% Synergy $0.33
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+31% Synergy $0.24
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+30% Synergy $0.34
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+30% Synergy $0.22
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+28% Synergy $0.59
Seedguide Ash Seedguide Ash
+28% Synergy $2.89
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+28% Synergy $0.14
Tapestry Warden Tapestry Warden
+28% Synergy $0.21
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+27% Synergy $0.34
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+27% Synergy $5.00
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+27% Synergy $0.53
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
+25% Synergy $1.34
Everbark Shaman Everbark Shaman
+25% Synergy $0.14
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+25% Synergy $1.33
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+25% Synergy $0.29
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+24% Synergy $0.52
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+23% Synergy $0.40
Six Six
+22% Synergy $4.38
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+22% Synergy $0.78
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+21% Synergy $1.79
Unstoppable Ash Unstoppable Ash
+20% Synergy $1.13
Great Oak Guardian Great Oak Guardian
+20% Synergy $0.30
Old Man Willow Old Man Willow
+19% Synergy $0.24
Ageless Entity Ageless Entity
+18% Synergy $0.34
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $1.22
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+13% Synergy $7.76
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+8% Synergy $0.38
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+1% Synergy $0.34
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-2% Synergy $0.43

Instants

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

Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+45% Synergy $0.26
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+22% Synergy $1.69
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+18% Synergy $0.30
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+16% Synergy $0.24
Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+14% Synergy $0.32
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+13% Synergy $3.57
Rootgrapple Rootgrapple
+11% Synergy $0.29
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+6% Synergy $0.41
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+5% Synergy $2.93
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+4% Synergy $1.63
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+2% Synergy $7.21
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.46
Putrefy Putrefy
-4% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $27.53
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $14.29
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-13% Synergy $0.70
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-15% Synergy $0.70

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 $27.74
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.47
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $1.96
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+13% Synergy $0.35
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+12% Synergy $0.27
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+10% Synergy $0.32
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $4.60
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+7% Synergy $0.92
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+7% Synergy $0.78
Kin-Tree Invocation Kin-Tree Invocation
+7% Synergy $0.12
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $3.31
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.20
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $4.47
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.53
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.72
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.29
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $29.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.68
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.26
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
0% Synergy $0.37
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-3% Synergy $0.41
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-4% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+37% Synergy $3.50
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+37% Synergy $10.64
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+30% Synergy $0.37
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+24% Synergy $46.92
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+23% Synergy $0.25
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+23% Synergy $0.29
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+17% Synergy $19.53
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+11% Synergy $2.28
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+9% Synergy $33.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.46
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+7% Synergy $62.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $3.66
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+6% Synergy $0.36
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+6% Synergy $1.67
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $16.54
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $8.47

Enchantments

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

Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+37% Synergy $0.77
Gift of the Deity Gift of the Deity
+27% Synergy $0.21
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+25% Synergy $0.15
Party Dude Party Dude
+24% Synergy $0.51
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+23% Synergy $0.25
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+22% Synergy $0.33
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+19% Synergy $0.26
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+19% Synergy $1.08
Lignify Lignify
+18% Synergy $1.73
The Legend of Kyoshi Avatar Kyoshi The Legend of Kyoshi
+16% Synergy $5.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+14% Synergy $4.33
Mirri's Guile Mirri's Guile
+13% Synergy $32.22
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+10% Synergy $37.29
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+9% Synergy $0.35
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+8% Synergy $2.18
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+7% Synergy $28.04
Asceticism Asceticism
+7% Synergy $8.04
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+7% Synergy $0.53
In Search of Greatness In Search of Greatness
+7% Synergy $0.40
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $12.11
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+2% Synergy $6.46
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.47
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $13.42
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-17% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+34% Synergy $0.41
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+28% Synergy $0.86
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $3.36
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+13% Synergy $21.19
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $63.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $14.92
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+7% Synergy $14.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $54.27
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.33
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $7.01
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+6% Synergy $113.83
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.95
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+4% Synergy $3.70
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $49.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.29
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $34.50
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-1% Synergy $1.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+5% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-2% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-17% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+21% Synergy $0.43
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+19% Synergy $3.03
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+17% Synergy $0.31
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $1.22
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+14% Synergy $0.89
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.31
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+9% Synergy $0.30
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+7% Synergy $10.00
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+7% Synergy $0.30
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+7% Synergy $12.91
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+5% Synergy $0.60
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+4% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.05
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+2% Synergy $6.14
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+2% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $34.97
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.14
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
0% Synergy $5.69
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $2.21
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $28.51
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.68
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.02
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.54
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-1% Synergy $0.23
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.11
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-3% Synergy $0.34
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-5% Synergy $0.27
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-6% Synergy $10.36
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-7% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.34
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-12% Synergy $0.46
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-12% Synergy $0.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.24
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-13% Synergy $0.70
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-19% Synergy $0.39

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
Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
Sauron, Dino Devotee Sauron, Dino Devotee
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
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
Dina, Essence Brewer Dina, Essence Brewer
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Bob, Reluctant HYDRA Agent Bob, Reluctant HYDRA Agent
Citizen V, Helmut Zemo Citizen V, Helmut Zemo
Lizard, Connors's Curse Lizard, Connors's Curse
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Radiant, Serra Archangel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lluwen, Exchange Student Lluwen, Exchange Student
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
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
Doran, Besieged by Time Doran, Besieged by Time
Morinfen Morinfen
The Last Ride The Last Ride
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
MACH-1, Swooping Scoundrel MACH-1, Swooping Scoundrel
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Thrasios, Triton Hero Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Thrasios, Triton Hero Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower