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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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Formidable Speaker
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
97%inclusion86 decks89 decks
89%synergy
Axebane Guardian
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
88%synergy
High Alert
87%inclusion77 decks89 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Denial
85%inclusion76 decks89 decks
78%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
84%inclusion75 decks89 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion75 decks89 decks
76%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
83%inclusion74 decks89 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
83%inclusion74 decks89 decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
79%inclusion70 decks89 decks
72%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion66 decks89 decks
67%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
67%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
67%inclusion60 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
67%inclusion60 decks89 decks
61%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
62%synergy
Shield Sphere
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Meekstone
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Aura Shards
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Frost
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
51%synergy
Perimeter Captain
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Junk
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Hover Barrier
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Roots
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Glare
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Runes
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Flumph
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Wall
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Fortified Rampart
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Mulch
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Steel Wall
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Kelp
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Wall
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Turtle
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-20%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Faithbound Judge
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Noble Hierarch
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Jungle Barrier
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Geist of the Archives
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Doorkeeper
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Eladamri's Call
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Bar the Door
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Bant Charm
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Silence
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Voidslime
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Solidarity
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Wargate
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
8%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Reunion of the House
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Brave the Sands
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Stoneskin
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Guardian Project
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Aluren
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Rolling Stones
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Assemble the Players
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Primal Rage
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion84 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion83 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Island
93%inclusion83 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion69 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Breeding Pool
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Temple Garden
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
-15%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-22%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Bastion
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Horizon Canopy
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
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