Introduction
This deck is part of the Tribal Decks, which focus around one creature type. The term Tribal comes from Lorwyn block, which is a mechanic that can give non creatures a creature type, which has been changed to Kindred.
Focusing a deck around a creature type often provides benefits as there will be creatures that buff other creatures of the same type's stats, and provide other types of buffs, providing good synergies between the cards.
This deck focuses on the Treefolk creature type, and the majority of the cards are from Lorwyn block.
Key Strategy
The Treefolk deck is a powerful tribal deck that emphasizes resilience, toughness, and the unique ability to turn high-toughness creatures into formidable attackers. The deck’s core strategy revolves around casting big Treefolk creatures, making them even bigger, and utilizing effects that allow them to attack with their toughness rather than their power. This gives the deck a distinct playstyle, where your creatures act as both impenetrable walls and unstoppable offensive forces.
Core Strategy: The deck’s main gimmick is leveraging Treefolk’s naturally high toughness to create a nearly unbreakable defense that can seamlessly transition into a powerful offense. Cards like Doran, the Siege Tower and Dauntless Dourbark are crucial for making this strategy work, turning your Treefolk into hard-hitting attackers that are difficult for your opponents to deal with.
Key Creatures and Synergies:
Doran, the Siege Tower is a cornerstone of the deck. It allows your Treefolk to use their toughness instead of their power for combat, which means even your smaller creatures can deal significant damage. This effect transforms your Treefolk from defensive walls into offensive juggernauts.
Dauntless Dourbark is a massive threat that grows with the number of Treefolk and Forests you control. With a fully developed board, it can easily reach power levels that can finish games in just a few swings.
Timber Protector plays a dual role of buffing your Treefolk and providing them with indestructibility, which is vital for keeping your board presence intact. If you manage to get multiple Timber Protectors on the battlefield, they protect each other, making your army nearly impossible to remove through traditional means.
Leaf-Crowned Elder is excellent for cheating out more Treefolk and other key cards. Its Kinship ability allows you to reveal a Treefolk card from the top of your deck and play it for free, accelerating your game plan and keeping the pressure on your opponent.
Treefolk Harbinger is your toolbox tutor, allowing you to search for any Treefolk card or a Forest. This flexibility helps you find exactly what you need, whether it’s a key creature, a utility land like Murmuring Bosk, or a powerful removal spell like Lignify.
Utility and Interaction:
Lignify is a flavorful and effective removal spell, turning your opponent’s biggest threats into harmless 0/4 Treefolk. It’s particularly useful against decks that rely on powerful creatures with dangerous abilities.
Woodfall Primus serves as a high-impact finisher, providing not only a large body but also the ability to destroy noncreature permanents. Its persist ability ensures that it can keep coming back, making it a reliable tool for dealing with problematic permanents.
Sapling of Colfenor provides resilience and card advantage, as it can attack freely due to its indestructibility and draw cards based on the toughness of your topdecked creature. This keeps your hand full while maintaining pressure on your opponent.
Support and Mana Base:
Bosk Banneret reduces the cost of your Treefolk spells, making it easier to deploy your large creatures quickly. This is crucial for getting ahead on the board and maintaining tempo against faster decks.
The mana base is built to support both the green-heavy nature of Treefolk and the splashes for black and white, which are essential for cards like Doran and the various dual-colored lands. Murmuring Bosk and Overgrown Tomb ensure you have the right colors at the right time, while Temple Garden rounds out the fixing.
Additional Synergies:
Unstoppable Ash allows you to Champion a Treefolk, giving it the ability to absorb damage that would otherwise target your creatures or yourself. This makes your board even more resilient and can act as a pseudo-protection spell.
Black Poplar Shaman offers a regeneration option, further increasing the survivability of your Treefolk and making it difficult for your opponent to remove them without exile effects.
This deck, crafted by Mr. Hills, is a robust and resilient tribal strategy that can take over games with its powerful creatures and unique mechanics. While the main deck is focused on getting your Treefolk into play and making them as indestructible as the forests they roam, you may want to consider adding more interaction or sideboard options depending on your local meta. If you find that certain matchups are challenging, feel free to suggest changes to enhance the deck's versatility and consistency.
Key Cards
Cards to look for in the opening hand