MTG - Treefolk Tribal - A Guide To EDH / Commander Sapling of Colfenor for Magic: The Gathering

[@RhysticStudies]

Her plans may yet bear fruit.

[@jerrywhoomst1116]

I love seeing you all over the place.

[@aappaapp6627]

"Tree(folk)? No, young one, we are ENTS!"

[@mikegordey2163]

We don’t take the time to say anything unless it’s worth taking a long....time....to say....

[@jujutherabbit8061]

Please do Kithkin tribal next. I don't care if it's any good, but for the love of Lorwyn, I really wanna see a Kithkin deck, even if it is super casual. ... But this video was great though. I really enjoyed the intro! :)

[@SteelsammyFilms]

"Where once it was always sunny, now it is always night." Philadelphia?

[@profhaxable]

I love these videos. I'm pretty new to magic, and these "deck techs" teach me a lot. Keep it up, Thank you (:

[@nathaniellam4348]

this Decks one weak spot termites

[@Cockatricevenom]

I really want to get into commander, but I have nobody to play it with ;-;

[@NICOTHATKID]

Q_Q go to your local card shop

[@resonanteye]

can we get an update now that Colfenor is a card? I've been running abzan treefolk since Doran came out and I would love to see another video about my favorite synergies.

[@TomMKW]

Ever wondered what a treefolk fart looks like? Go to 7:13 ;0

[@AlaskanKomodo]

Thanks professor, I've been wanting to play edh in general and treefolk seem perfect. Thanks, from Seattle, WA

[@v1deogam3r]

Did anybody else notice the eye at 11:22? It creeped me out the first time I saw it.

[@dagosto]

Great video! Actually my first tribal deck was a treefolk Doran. I couldn't replace him because I got the full art promo but Sapling was part of the team. O_o

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

That full art promo is worth quite a lot!

[@DiscoStriker]

JakesFavorites Ah, Doran is NOT useless. You forget. Assault Formation only affects YOUR creatures. If you have an opponent with high attack and low toughness creatures, then you can reverse their switch. Also, Doran is a 5/5 body (basically) for 3 mana. If you own a Treefolk Harbinger (which, if you're going treefolk, you better), then you can use the cheapest tutor in the game to get to him. And when he comes out on turn 3, you'll have a 3/3 and a 5/5. Pretty solid. If you have Orchard Warden, you gain 5 life instantly. In a normal game, that's a quarter of your health. Also, because he's part white, he allows you access to one of the most powerful treefolk in the game: Indomitable Ancients. Also with white is the exile removal. Beyond that, the black allows for a vast array of removal that just destroys your opponents creatures. In short, AF does NOT replace Doran. It's just an alternative. I have been designing a treefolk tribal deck as well, and when AF came out, I was initially annoyed and pissed. But during a shower one day I thought about all of this. I had designed my treefolk deck to include 2 Dorans. Now, when it comes out, I'm going to add 2 AF's. Why? Choices. Because I may only want to boost my creatures using their defence and not my opponents'.

[@DiscoStriker]

JakesFavorites I'm not replacing Doran. Just adding two AFs. I guess that wasn't the best explanation. Also PucaTrade is AMAZING for finding niche cards. I've gotten 2 Dauntless Dourobarks already. I bought 3 Timber Protectors a while back, but didn't have the fourth. I got the final for the playset on Puca. I haven't seen anyone get a Doran on there recently, so there's a chace that he's not on there (which is unfortunate because I need just one more). But as far as the Assault Formations go, the FLAVOR is all wrong. I don't care at all about Khans. I need them trees.

[@DiscoStriker]

JakesFavorites I want to perfect my treefolk deck so that I can later trade/buy into the most rare and beautiful card I can, such as the full art foil promo Dorans. I'm playing against every modern deck I can, which has thus far led me to discover it's poor against mono red or mono white aggro and mill. Besides that, it mostly wins. But I can't figure out any cards to prevent losses against that. Help, professor?

[@DiscoStriker]

JakesFavorites Thanks man. I'll see if I can get my hands on some of those. And congrats on that Doran!

[@gamerpro8854]

This is a great video professor keep up the good work. If you have the time can you do a tribal faerie deck using Oona, Queen of the Fae? Planning to start making tribal EDH decks

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

gamerpro8854 Sure, she's absolutely amazing.

[@richardeastwood160]

And that intro is why I love mtg art soooooo much great vid :)

[@mysticalpotato447]

Loved the introduction ^^

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Mystical Potato Thanks. It actually took me longer to make the first minute and a half of this video than the rest. Like...a LOT longer.

[@mysticalpotato447]

Tolarian Community College Well, it was worth the time in my opinion! You always do a great job :)

[@politikh]

Mystical Potato +tolarian In-deed! Always great look and feel in those videos. You really think you are in an enchanted/haunted forest with the music, the background art, the animation at the beginning. Great work, Professor!

[@tenacioustv6835]

This is a great video. Not just because this sounds like an outrageously amazing deck, but the research put into it and education of the Treefolk and its story tied in with the cards (Which makes Magic that much cooler). That introduction was very excellent. These video are top notch, and I honestly consider you The Professor of Magic: The Gathering. btw, where do you find the background info on types of cards like Treefolk to where you can make great introductions like the one you did. And of course be able to build a good deck around it.

[@OrdMandrell1]

Hi Professor. You mention that the deck is a middle-of-the-road build (meaning that, given unlimited funds, you'd be able to build a stronger version). Have you got a list for that better version? This deck looks like a lot of fun and I'd like to give Commander a go.

[@xuldinga77]

Adrian Camilleri , there are a lot of upgrades I would do to this deck that cost significantly more than the budget one listed. Abrupt Decay is a must, as well as Hero's Downfall. Garruk, Caller of Beasts will help keep your hand full. Sensei Divining top will allow you to control the top of your deck increasing you triggers when your commander attacks. Damnation is a good board whipe, especially if all your guys have indistructible. There are options, jut limited by the willingness to spend money.

[@ajfox84]

Is not Worldslayer a "win now" card? Yes, it has to deal damage first, but once it does the game is pretty much over. I thought you did not like these sort of cards (the original Eldrazi). It does seem like a fun deck, nonetheless.

[@salmonking007]

Nature's claim is one of my favorite spot removal cards for artifact/enchantment hate.

[@rancoredsupes]

WOW I´ve never thought of creating a Treefolk deck until now!

[@chandlerhuffman4571]

What deck boxes do you recommend for EDH professor? I plan to play Treefolk Tribal based on your guide. I would want to get one where I can put some quotes on it.

[@ginganu1234]

A bit dated to be asking this question I suppose, but does this happen to be YOUR Sapling of Colfenor deck? O.o it's very nice

[@AlaskanKomodo]

Wait, why didn't you include the heartwood storyteller?

[@isaachill1613]

What would you recommend to take out to make it at tad cheaper? The price is already extremely reasonable but is there any part of this deck that can be replaced for now?

[@CHROMAPRIME89]

I'm new to MGT. Can I use steely resolve on my opponent Creatures? Let's say I'm running Merfolk and he's running dinosaurs. Could I choose his creatures for my enchantment?

[@CreepyPastaSalad]

You've probably obtained your answer, but yes, in sense. You may declare dinosaurs, and any dinosaurs your opponent(s) may have would gain shroud. If you had any creatures with Changeling in your deck, they also would gain shroud.

[@t5k313]

life and death doesnt gain you life lol. you lose some life from the death side but the life side just turns all your lands into 1/1's until the end of turn...

[@penliauw6091]

thanks for this awsome build proffessor! you always put so much effort into these videos! keep it up!

[@chrissgoalie]

Why not Song of the Dryads? It has to be one of my favorite removal spells in green. Nothing like turning an opposing Jace into a Forest :)

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

I love that card, but I was avoiding the commander only cards for this list.

[@chrissgoalie]

Oh, I see. Availability issues?

[@TheUberTyphlosion]

As someone who plays in a competitive commander league I have to say quite a few of these suggested cards dont do enough to really be considered. Very few cards are worth including if there inclusion starts with, "Well IF we fight a deck with heavy 'blank' strategy." its probably not good. You need all your cards to carry there weight to keep you from bricking. Unless your local meta is heavy on a strategy that the card handles, your group allows sideboadring OR you often face the same player a lot and need a leg up. Also when suggesting tutors always suggest vampiric tutor as well! Cast it at the end of an opponent's turn in order to draw the exact soltuion to what they just spent the last turn or maybe even turns setting up! And with her ability plausably gaining you life the 2 life cost on vampiric tutor is a non-issue. Esspecially in commander. You also didnt suggest Phyrexian Arena, Decree of Pain or Damnation. All of which are 100% musts in a deck with black in my opinion. I have never cast one of these spells and regretted it. Well, except for when they get countered. :P Other than that great video. Might give her a try myself! I didnt realize how many cool treefolk cards there were.

[@soulsilver2012]

+Kyle “TheUberTyphlosion” Tillitt He did say this was a budget list, Vampiric tutor is £30 so is a bit out of budget, and Damnation is close to £50

[@marcushamilton2201]

Not everyone can afford a Damnation bro

[@leonardohernandez9017]

Neruda FTW =). Love from Chile! :D

[@TheLegalCustodian]

As always a nice deck-tech. ^^

[@twilightkiller4]

this deck is USD $202.62 for CND $269.06

[@deathsoal]

I know it's a tad late but Silkwood Armor is a great enchantment for Treefolk builds since it gives Reach and 0/+1 to all your creatures. I know in my treefolk tribal flying creatures are my main bane.

[@michaelphillips7556]

Awesome video. Im new to EDH, though i have bought three of the 2014 commander decks. But, after watching this i think i will like this tribe of treefolks, lol.

[@Revengex2012]

that pablo neruda quote,im from chile ^^

[@กัมปนาทศิวะเสน]

Great video Professor! ,After I watch this video reminds me another indestructible commander. Yes!,Tajic blade of the legion. I really like him but seem like everybody say he's in the weakest combination color, but for me R/W is a manly color. If it possible I would like to see you make video about R/W or Tajic manly deck style. ( sorry about my poor english ) Thanks!

[@cosmicbrambleclawv2]

I actually got Sapling IN a commander deck xD now I'm slowly building up treefolk reserves and using this video (and edhrec) as a ref for good stuff to get :D working on a swamp/forest lifesteal/treefolk dual color deck I actually planned the deck before learning about Treefolk, so this helped a ton xD cause Treefolk work with my playstyle very well

[@bobbymichealson798]

You said that this is a mid level deck, so what would be the upgrades? Coat of arms?

[@cookie99cookie]

Tolarian Community College, I have listened to, in the past, nearly all of your recommendations for deck boxes, sleeves, binders, pages. You also recommend buying singles, but I can't find a video in which you discuss what you believe to be the best singles market. Hope you read this, thank you

[@88Hyo]

I totally stole your mana base for my commander deck 8D But waht do you think about rushwood grove? It's a tempo loss,but can build up forsome huge turns later on,specially with Stuff to untap your lands. :3

[@GimilitheGreat]

Tolarian Community College Professor would you be willing to attempt a varolz, the scar-striped edh build? Also i think I'll attempt my hand at this build i have a few ideas to go in a little different direction, but you've given me a lot of ideas i hadn't considered and as always i appreciate your POV & approach to all things magic!

[@frankprather9709]

As much as I want to build this, when I was selecting cards on TCGplayer, I got the price up to around 250, which is too much for me. (This was only getting near mint and lightly played when I had to)

[@wastelander28]

I have an idea for a deck tech and id like your opinion (commenters you can join in too). With the release of dragons of tarkir I was fascinated about assult formation mostly with the (g)=creature with defender can attack. So I prepose this green white defender. Any thaughts on it?

[@TheLoneRK9]

Great vid again :D. You've probably already informed your viewers in a previous video but I have a question. Which format do you most play?

[@letsgobrandon6992]

instead for ramp package, use exploration, azusa, oracle of muldaya, boundless realms, mana vault, sol ring, crucible of worlds with fetch lands and a primeval bounty to even it out oh and nothing better than hitting 9 or 10 mana floating on a lotus cobra after using boundless realms.

[@TQDigitalMod]

How do you feel about caged sun for 1-2 color EDH decks 6 colorless for an artifcat that provides +1/+1 to selected color and one additional mana from land tapping of selected color(that you control ofc)

[@QUAD9s]

I love your EDH build out videos. My Sygg deck has become a monster from your Merfolk video. Any other tribal deck videos in the works?

[@brandoncreek5709]

Loved the idea of this deck so much I put together a budget version for about $60! An early Christmas present for myself. ;)

[@ColinRichardsonMUSIC]

Professor, would you mind making a video about game day? For example how to prepare for it and some deck lists that would actually stand a chance? I was also wondering if game day is actually worth it

[@omc5213]

New to magic. This deck interests me. Never built or played edh.Are there any sealed products that contain a chunk of this deck or would you have to buy every single?

[@diegomunozcomedy5984]

Dear Professor, Tolarian Community College, This is a suggestion, I think it would be nice if you could record any of the prereleases you attend. Even explain your deck that you used.

[@minihali]

Why not include Ghoultree? It has potential to be a 10/10 for one green!

[@ronaldrage2118]

the new removal languish would be great considering most of your creatures have over 4 toughness, also drown in sorrow possibly. ps this deck is great! :D

[@dominicsevilla1189]

This was a very interesting build. every deck i have made jas included blue but i was able to wrap my head around this deck way easier than your merfolk video. Might give this tribal deck a shot

[@casketbase7750]

I’m half a decade late to this vid of course, but I think *Sanguine Bond* is a good include for this deck. It turns Sapling’s attack trigger into a ping effect.

[@MitchieDBBC]

I like this idea, make sure one of your creatures have shroud or hexproof, have Odric and swing in, all of them are hexproofed and indestructible and your enemy has nothing

[@tannerderrick9468]

What cards are recommended if money ins"t a problem. Any strict upgrades or includes that would otherwise not be in the deck?

[@framedwarlock5535]

Could you make an Omnath EDH or Elf tribal edh deck tech ? I just made an Omnath EDH deck and it works very well

[@Nathan-fd6tw]

I run something similar with Thelon for a commander and thallids/elves along with the Treefolk... Got some good ideas from this thanks!

[@braddelaney9768]

I always put Door Of Destinies in tribal decks, I play tribal red white humans I can have 1 drops that enter as 9/9

[@sonsofsparda22]

Generaldamagecontrol wrote an article once about running Manarocks in green; It's not really necessary,just run mana ramp and put things down on the field

[@christinabutterfield1801]

The way this guy puts the accent on the wrong syllables irks me to no end. Good video though

[@spidervic]

So I went to cardkingdom.com and. ordered the cards that my local game store didn't have in stock. I dunno if you can team up with cardkingdom with future commander vidos to where we can click on a link in the video and it takes us straight to cardkingdom with a deck list made out and ready to add to check out.

[@Wackywancho]

I have a question about something,HOW DO I REMOVE WRINKLES FROM MY BINDER?

[@tezz9674]

For your next budget game day deck (they appear to be regular now) can you do a Black White warriors deck?

[@theredsorcerer7764]

Prof you know in the lore shadow moor is no more because the elf Ouna took control of foiled her plans by basically destroying her mind.

[@zonarian2]

So glad I found this video! My current Commander deck is a Green Treefolk/Saproling Deck. It's the first deck I've built and I've only won with it once due to some early Saproling generation and a lucky 22/22 Fungal Behemoth that led to my opponent forfeiting. Your videos like this are great for card suggestions and comparisons! I love them!

[@rustitg4808]

Loved the video! Have you ever thought about looking at Norin the Wary EDH? He's my personal favorite and he usually wins by pure chaos.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

He's crazy good, yeah.

[@schaldrien]

Professor, i loved the Neruda quote at the beggining. I'm, actually, from Chile, and i'm literature student. Just telling! Loved the video, i'm thinking in making a Sapling deck! Cheers from Chile :D !

[@TheTeddyPersons]

Could you please make a deck tech on Meloku the Clouded Mirror. I run him as Illusion tribal and wanna compare notes.

[@dragonlordasirlies5520]

Nicely done!!! Another EDH guide... really enlightening. . . . So when will the guide for the dragon-tribal EDH deck be posted? Can't wait for Scion of the Ur-dragon deck 😃

[@eila2088]

One for one removal is pretty bad outside of one on one and the deck seems to lack card draw. Maybe add blue and remove green and black? XD

[@skithee]

I happened to be playing a lot during Lorwyn/Shadowmoor, so my friends and I made Block EDH decks. There's not a lot of acceleration or tutoring in the Mega Block, so it's a little slower, but makes for great slugfests!

[@alexgieder9107]

Amazing video!!! I am a new player to Commander and wanted to build a tribal deck that had Green in it because of the fact that I love to play Green. Anyway, this video has shown me the potential of the Treefolk. So I will use the information within your video to make a version of Treefolk Tribal. Thanks.

[@austinschaller3075]

Currently working on a mono black reanimator with sheoldred thoughts or even a study guide professor?

[@Fireymonkeyboy]

I love that you did Sapling; I've been waiting for this since discovered your channel via your coverage of Sapling in the "5 Under-rated Commanders" clip. I've been running a similar (more land ramp, less rock, more saprolings / fungi, less tutoring) deck for about a year. Some good ideas here, might have to find room for them.

[@Winterhe4rt]

I can just imagine its a running gag from you professor: "Länüneverrueal's Disc"? Heck, I dont know how to pronounce that card, but you do it differently in every video and I am pretty certain its never correct. Cheers from a obstreperous student. ^^

[@notjoaquindecastro]

The Professor calls it "Larry Niven's Disk" because Larry Niven, a science fiction writer, is the inspiration for the naming of the cards as "Nevinyrral" is "Larry Niven" backwards. The actual card is pronounced "Ne-vin-ur-al" by the way.

[@YasserUM]

Good build ideas. Reminds me of Ravnica with the Black/Green but Treefolk always seemed to be separate from that Guild, like a rogue element of their own that predates it. Keep up the creative yet oddly relevant videos on MTG. P.S. I love a Pablo Neruda quote to start a video as much as the next guy, surely you will be challenged to top that with another poet/author!

[@orcy64]

Professor, although it was uploaded a while ago I really want to build that budget goblin deck that you showed. However comma, I am a huge krenko mob boss enthusiast. So my question is, what would be the best way to incorporate krenko in that deck? How many should I have? Should I just slap some on or replace some cards? Well, I hope I can get ur response on this. Thanks!

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

orcy64 Krenko makes for a great commander, and the Goblin Highlander deck I posted easily doubles as a commander deck with Krenko as commander, with only a few slight changes.

[@coopergraveline4533]

I was inspired by this video when I saw it, first getting back into Magic through EDH. I finally got around to building it a couple months ago. I don't have Worldslayer in my version of the deck, but I have a couple other little tree-ts that I think you'd be proud of.

[@dragingavin2988]

Recently I have watched most of your videos and you are the sole reason I got into magic. I've made so many new friends. You are my new favorite KZbinr. Thanks a bunch. A few questions, when is Dragons of Tarkir event deck coming out?is it worth a buy?

[@kbeadle23]

Avoid it if you already have not bought it

[@ZeroBankaiKing]

God I love treefolk so much fun to use :)

[@TheRaven123]

TCC! When are you doing a review on the "Ultimate Guard inner sleeve" (resealable)? I really need to know some more about them! :) Also, LOVE your videos as usual! ;)

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

In the works!

[@lanan101]

Recently started playing Magic and instantly drew towards Golgari colors. I especially love the generals they offer, with Sapling of Colfenor as my main choice. Then I saw this video and was instantly inspired. This is very informative and fun to watch! I'd love to see more!

[@michaelv.3945]

No Conspiracy? It'd be super helpful, and make all your creatures treefolk.

[@runlikethew1nd447]

Why not use verdant force u can get a 1/1 sapling token every upkeep including your opponent's upkeep

[@Lucarioguild7]

I have been putting off making this deck for a while but this gave me the kick i needed to start working towards it again

[@kiwill33]

I have built this deck as is - currently waiting on the final card :) It's good fun but loses to Prossh regularly - anyway I can improve it Prof?

[@NecroAsphyxia]

Imma just throw this out there... her and World Slayer are HILARIOUS

[@andrewbedwell8186]

I once got the world slayer to work with Ulamog the Ceaseless Hunger, it was amazing.

[@taylort4299]

Love shadowmoor/lorwyn block the best. I love seeing videos showcasing some of the best cards from that block. Wonderful video! :)

[@trogdor147]

Professor, what do you think is the best way to look for cards for a deck? I find it rather daunting to look through the thousands of magic cards possible for every deck. Is it best to look at similar decklists for inspiration? Or just browse gatherer?

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

trogdor147 I am not a fan of Gatherer. I prefer Magiccards.info

[@sandiegochicagobro20]

Man, seeing this and TheMagicManSam's Enter the Ninfinite, I think you, him and even Force4Cards with TheManaSource should just have an EDH battle royale and showcase this on each of your channels for us filthy casuals to bask in such awesomeness :)

[@imaqt3.14]

M8 plz plz make edh gameplay videos I want to see your teysa deck in action :c.

[@Oakbit]

Wot is voltron?

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Krzysztof Dabrowski In Commander it is slang to mean bringing many different support cards, usually equipments but also enchantments and auras, "Online" so that you suit up your commander and make them super, super powerful.

[@franklincromer8794]

Tolarian Community College im a huge new fan your amazing!! Great informational content!

[@masseman5]

why no fastbond? in some of the editions it is only five bucks. the life loss may be compensated for with the saplings ability. also you can get Worldly Tutor for just 5 dollars. that is what i would do.

[@richardeastwood160]

Fastbond is banned in edh

[@patrickbaillargeon7568]

I feel like Nissa Worldwaker is really at home here.

[@about50pyros55]

hey prof what would you take out for the assault formation the enchantment that gives but fighting

[@Zachary-ro6eg]

Hey professor, could you make a review on the dragons of tarkir event deck? Thanks

[@mtgking1493]

doran affects everyone and can make some decks useless and with white you can run indomitable ancients