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Steve Heisler
Jan 29, 2026
Steve Heisler
Age Is Just a Toughness With Doran, Besieged by Time in Commander
Doran may be besieged by time, but he's still hangin' tough like a new kid. Come see this big booty brew for his Commander deck.
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Sodden Verdure
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Morningtide's Light
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Formidable Speaker
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
97%inclusion90 decks93 decks
89%synergy
Axebane Guardian
96%inclusion89 decks93 decks
88%synergy
High Alert
87%inclusion81 decks93 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Denial
87%inclusion81 decks93 decks
79%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
85%inclusion79 decks93 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion79 decks93 decks
77%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
83%inclusion77 decks93 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
84%inclusion78 decks93 decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
80%inclusion74 decks93 decks
73%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion70 decks93 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
73%inclusion68 decks93 decks
68%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
70%inclusion65 decks93 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion65 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
69%inclusion64 decks93 decks
64%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
69%inclusion64 decks93 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
67%inclusion62 decks93 decks
61%synergy
Shield Sphere
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
60%synergy
Assault Formation
62%inclusion58 decks93 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
35%synergy
Aura Shards
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
53%synergy
Perimeter Captain
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Frost
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
50%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Junk
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
48%synergy
Hover Barrier
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Roots
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
46%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
41%synergy
Carven Caryatid
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
40%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Glare
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Runes
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Towering Titan
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Flumph
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Wall
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Fortified Rampart
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Mulch
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Steel Wall
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Wall
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Kelp
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Turtle
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-21%synergy
Faithbound Judge
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Secret Door
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Barrier
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
62%inclusion58 decks93 decks
56%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion49 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Bar the Door
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Voidslime
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Permission Denied
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Solidarity
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
49%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Last March of the Ents
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Wargate
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
61%inclusion57 decks93 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
44%synergy
Stoneskin
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Guardian Project
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Aluren
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Chorus
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Freed from the Real
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Rolling Stones
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Primal Rage
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion89 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion74 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion89 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion88 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion87 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion87 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion70 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Breeding Pool
71%inclusion66 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
70%inclusion65 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
53%inclusion49 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
-15%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
-11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Canopy Vista
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
-22%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Grove
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Bastion
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Urban Retreat
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
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