Treebeard, Gracious Host (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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Mike Carrozza
Oct 29, 2025
Am I The Bolas? - Tricky Treat
On this week's Am I the Bolas: If you play a card that can outright kill an opponent, should you feel bad when it does?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Badgermole Cub
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Essence Warden
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
80%synergy
Soul Warden
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
77%synergy
Soul's Attendant
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
73%synergy
Delighted Halfling
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
68%synergy
The Great Henge
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
66%synergy
The Gaffer
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
62%synergy
Sam, Loyal Attendant
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
61%synergy
Serra Ascendant
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Sylvan Library
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
52%synergy
The Ozolith
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
52%synergy
Scurry Oak
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
52%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Aura Shards
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Prosperous Innkeeper
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Peregrin Took
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Samwise Gamgee
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Farmer Cotton
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Archangel of Thune
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Prize Pig
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Timber Protector
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Academy Manufactor
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Gilded Goose
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Roaming Throne
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Suture Priest
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Elves
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Elanor Gardner
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Treefolk Harbinger
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Exemplar of Light
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Auriok Champion
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Spike Feeder
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Guide of Souls
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Bosk Banneret
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Woodfall Primus
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Banquet Guests
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Shriekwood Devourer
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Generous Ent
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Bill the Pony
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Magic
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Sheltering Word
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Eladamri's Call
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Predator's Rapport
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Riot Control
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Fracturing Gust
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Clan
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Hunter's Insight
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Congregate
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Revitalize
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Heroes' Reunion
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Weather the Storm
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Soul's Grace
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Defend the Rider
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Last March of the Ents
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Damning Verdict
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Revive the Shire
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Many Partings
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sanctify
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Pest Infestation
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Natural Order
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
The Wind Crystal
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Genji Glove
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lembas
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Cleric Class
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Branching Evolution
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
24%synergy
True Conviction
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Doubling Season
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Well Rested
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Light of Promise
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Test of Endurance
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Campsite Cuisine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Wings
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Exploration
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Lignify
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Lifegift
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Umbra
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Alpha Authority
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Loop
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Powerleech
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Link
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
49%synergy
The Shire
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Witch's Clinic
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Radiant Fountain
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Gavony Township
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Sapseep Forest
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Steppe
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion64 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Temple Garden
94%inclusion66 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion64 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Windswept Heath
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Savannah
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
68%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Wooded Bastion
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Brushland
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Fortified Village
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-23%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Lush Portico
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Horizon Canopy
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Scattered Groves
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Blossoming Sands
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Verge
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy