Bonsai: Doran the tiny tree leader!
Tiny Leaders
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MilkofthePapi says... #2
i really like this deck +1 i may attmept to make my own version someday, seems fun. i like the budget aspect of it too, i just wish doran itself wasnt so expensive, lol
July 3, 2015 4:11 a.m.
I really want to make a Doran deck, but I'm worried that every time I play the tree, it's just going to get bounced back to command zone. How often does Doran get targeted when you play?
July 15, 2015 2:03 p.m.
wingmanJ, unfortunately I can't say because none of my friends play tiny leaders so I haven't actually build a physical version of this deck yet. But isn't that the thing with evey tiny leader/commander deck that utilizes its commander a lot? You could possible add more protection. Some hexproofing might help out if it becomes a problem.
July 16, 2015 8:17 a.m.
Alpha Authority and Canopy Cover help me a lot with him getting targeted. If I do notice a lot of targeting things, I just keep calm until I achieve 4 or 5 mana and can put him out and enchant him. There is no big rush in getting him out, as you have big blockers for any incoming damage, and lots of removal too :)
July 16, 2015 1:45 p.m.
Solowing, yes there is. On maybe board. Why? Because it would be a dead card most of the time thanks to Doran.
July 29, 2015 5:53 a.m.
white_wampa says... #8
put assualt formation in and throw in some defenders and u got urself some more butts!
August 11, 2015 midnight
thalthosian says... #11
did you think about adding councils judgment? the cards just busted in 1v1.
August 14, 2015 12:32 p.m.
thalthosian, busted? How? Basically it's just another Oblivion Ring. And only in 1v1.
August 14, 2015 3:35 p.m.
thalthosian says... #17
Luutamo it's busted becuase it gets around hexproof shroud and indestructible and also cant be removed to return what you got rid of also since this is tiny leaders the formats designed for 1v1 games which makes this card even stronger imo
August 17, 2015 1:53 a.m.
Brewtality says... #18
I agree with what someone said before. Archetype of Courage isn't great here. It's only a 2/2 and you don't really need first strike. It is also a liability. If you attack or block thinking you have first strike, you can be blown out if you lose first strike.and like someone mentioned before... Council's Judgment is insane. Gets around all protection. Highly recommended.
August 18, 2015 10:13 a.m.
I made a version of this deck based on yours and have had some experience with it now. I can assure you that, despite your enchantments, Doran gets an enormous target on his head and spot creature removal is popular in this format so Assault Formation is completely worth a slot.
August 18, 2015 6:21 p.m.
samwaylander says... #21
Ive doran off and on for years and always and a lot of fun... Doran will grab lots of general hate but if you make him the toughest tree around then what ya gonna do??? Slagwurm Armor Timber Protector Tree of Redemption Indomitable Ancients oh and Tower Defense is hilarious in Doran decks
August 22, 2015 11:32 a.m.
samwaylander true. Though, only two of those cards are legal in tiny leaders and those are in this deck already :) Would have others too if it was possible :) I'm thinking on doing a regular EDH deck with doran too. Then those would be usefull.
August 22, 2015 12:47 p.m.
Quicksilver not bad but it's still a wall making it inferior. Can you suggest something I should take ouut? Something that is worse than Wall of Glare?
Aefinn says... #1
MattDovah because it would make my creatures permanently weaker. If it was just -1/-1 until end of turn, it would be amazing.
June 13, 2015 12:27 p.m.