Denethor, Ruling Steward
$0.11
$0.11Legendary Creature — Human Noble
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2259
Current Rank
#1973
Last Week
#2202
Last Month
Orzhov Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Denethor, Ruling Steward.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Denethor, Ruling Steward decks.
Tolls of War+8% Synergy
$0.10
Pirate Peddlers+4% Synergy
$0.08
Curious Farm Animals+4% Synergy
$0.07
Team Avatar+4% Synergy
$0.13
Realm of Koh+3% Synergy
$0.28
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Denethor, Ruling Steward's abilities and overall game plan.
Mirkwood Bats+39% Synergy
$0.65
Faramir, Field Commander+35% Synergy
$0.05
Lash of the Balrog+33% Synergy
$0.06
Horn of Gondor+32% Synergy
$2.27
Nasty End+31% Synergy
$0.07
Bastion of Remembrance+31% Synergy
$0.23
Haunt of the Dead Marshes+27% Synergy
$0.06
Gollum, Patient Plotter+26% Synergy
$0.08
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant+25% Synergy
$0.06
Castle Ardenvale+24% Synergy
$0.19
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Denethor, Ruling Steward decks.
Zulaport Cutthroat+22% Synergy
$2.04
Teysa Karlov+21% Synergy
$1.53
Morbid Opportunist+21% Synergy
$0.17
Corrupted Conviction+21% Synergy
$0.18
Village Rites+19% Synergy
$0.22
Cruel Celebrant+14% Synergy
$0.30
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim+8% Synergy
$1.87
Blood Artist+8% Synergy
$1.22
Path to Exile-14% Synergy
$1.72
Swords to Plowshares-25% Synergy
$1.05
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters0% Synergy
$30.26
The One Ring-1% Synergy
$93.61
Bolas's Citadel-8% Synergy
$12.79
Teferi's Protection-10% Synergy
$46.24
Smothering Tithe-13% Synergy
$44.01
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Denethor, Ruling Steward's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Gríma Wormtongue+23% Synergy
$0.06
Reassembling Skeleton+20% Synergy
$0.13
Priest of Forgotten Gods+20% Synergy
$1.78
Mentor of the Meek+20% Synergy
$0.16
Westfold Rider+20% Synergy
$0.08
Fleshtaker+19% Synergy
$0.08
Corpse Knight+18% Synergy
$0.64
Doomed Traveler+17% Synergy
$0.14
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor+16% Synergy
$2.01
Baron Bertram Graywater+16% Synergy
$0.21
Boromir, Warden of the Tower+15% Synergy
$2.87
Easterling Vanguard+15% Synergy
$0.03
Pitiless Plunderer+13% Synergy
$1.56
Hunted Witness+13% Synergy
$0.07
Doomed Dissenter+13% Synergy
$0.08
Protector of Gondor+13% Synergy
$0.03
Bartolomé del Presidio+12% Synergy
$0.12
Syr Konrad, the Grim+12% Synergy
$0.41
Rosie Cotton of South Lane+12% Synergy
$0.15
Lossarnach Captain+11% Synergy
$0.25
Cirith Ungol Patrol+11% Synergy
$0.02
Marauding Blight-Priest+10% Synergy
$0.14
Hardened Tactician+10% Synergy
$0.09
Samwise the Stouthearted+8% Synergy
$0.09
Xathrid Necromancer+8% Synergy
$0.17
Viscera Seer+7% Synergy
$0.30
Teysa, Orzhov Scion+7% Synergy
$1.93
Ophiomancer+7% Synergy
$0.57
Falkenrath Noble+7% Synergy
$0.13
Vengeful Bloodwitch+7% Synergy
$0.22
Aron, Benalia's Ruin+7% Synergy
$0.09
Greedy Freebooter+7% Synergy
$0.23
Cathar Commando+6% Synergy
$0.11
Vraan, Executioner Thane+6% Synergy
$0.31
Vindictive Vampire+6% Synergy
$0.23
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+5% Synergy
$1.99
Butcher of Malakir+5% Synergy
$0.25
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar+5% Synergy
$1.17
Nadier's Nightblade+5% Synergy
$0.11
Marionette Apprentice+3% Synergy
$1.70
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus+2% Synergy
$5.37
Starscape Cleric+1% Synergy
$1.30
Mondrak, Glory Dominus+1% Synergy
$29.74
Elenda, the Dusk Rose0% Synergy
$1.97
Suture Priest-1% Synergy
$8.03
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-1% Synergy
$1.63
Solemn Simulacrum-2% Synergy
$0.20
Kambal, Consul of Allocation-2% Synergy
$7.26
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff-7% Synergy
$7.84
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose-11% Synergy
$5.98
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Denethor, Ruling Steward safe.
Tragic Slip+12% Synergy
$0.13
Reprieve+9% Synergy
$1.20
Murder+9% Synergy
$0.07
Call the Coppercoats+9% Synergy
$6.26
Deadly Dispute+8% Synergy
$0.22
Altar's Reap+8% Synergy
$0.43
Raise the Alarm+8% Synergy
$0.05
Disenchant+7% Synergy
$0.14
Shelob's Ambush+6% Synergy
$0.08
Mortify+5% Synergy
$0.22
Slip On the Ring+5% Synergy
$0.10
Dire Tactics+5% Synergy
$0.10
Body Count+5% Synergy
$2.07
Final Payment+5% Synergy
$0.05
Fight On!+5% Synergy
$0.09
Orcish Medicine+5% Synergy
$0.09
Plumb the Forbidden+4% Synergy
$0.46
Go for the Throat+4% Synergy
$0.53
Fake Your Own Death+4% Synergy
$0.06
Duty Beyond Death+4% Synergy
$0.20
Infernal Grasp+2% Synergy
$0.19
Stroke of Midnight-3% Synergy
$0.29
Utter End-3% Synergy
$0.09
Dark Ritual-6% Synergy
$3.42
Fell the Profane-6% Synergy
$5.27
Inkshield-7% Synergy
$7.28
Fracture-10% Synergy
$0.54
Generous Gift-12% Synergy
$0.96
Despark-14% Synergy
$0.24
Anguished Unmaking-17% Synergy
$1.27
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Denethor, Ruling Steward's game plan and control the board.
Sam's Desperate Rescue+16% Synergy
$0.10
Shadow Summoning+13% Synergy
$0.05
Martial Coup+12% Synergy
$0.20
Increasing Devotion+11% Synergy
$0.20
Claim the Precious+11% Synergy
$0.08
Mordor Muster+10% Synergy
$0.07
Eaten Alive+9% Synergy
$0.05
Victimize+8% Synergy
$0.34
Bone Splinters+8% Synergy
$0.06
The Battle of Bywater+7% Synergy
$2.37
Visions of Glory+7% Synergy
$0.15
Feed the Swarm+6% Synergy
$0.25
Captain's Call+6% Synergy
$0.05
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!+5% Synergy
$0.06
Sunset Revelry+5% Synergy
$0.12
Macabre Waltz+5% Synergy
$0.05
Fumigate+3% Synergy
$0.15
Dread Return+3% Synergy
$0.28
Rite of Oblivion+2% Synergy
$0.26
Dusk // Dawn+2% Synergy
$0.17
Exsanguinate+1% Synergy
$0.29
Unearth+1% Synergy
$0.42
Diabolic Tutor0% Synergy
$1.81
Sign in Blood-1% Synergy
$0.46
Diabolic Intent-2% Synergy
$10.42
Debt to the Deathless-2% Synergy
$0.33
Kaya's Wrath-2% Synergy
$0.45
Vindicate-3% Synergy
$0.47
Read the Bones-3% Synergy
$0.13
Reanimate-5% Synergy
$5.14
Austere Command-7% Synergy
$0.27
Night's Whisper-7% Synergy
$0.28
Toxic Deluge-8% Synergy
$6.30
Damn-20% Synergy
$1.20
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ashnod's Altar+8% Synergy
$6.37
Oketra's Monument+8% Synergy
$3.44
Ravenous Amulet+7% Synergy
$0.20
Witch's Cauldron+6% Synergy
$0.07
Andúril, Flame of the West+5% Synergy
$3.81
Skullclamp+4% Synergy
$3.28
Vat of Rebirth+4% Synergy
$0.16
Sinister Monolith+4% Synergy
$0.15
The Golden Throne+4% Synergy
$8.88
Bontu's Monument+2% Synergy
$7.87
Tarrian's Journal+2% Synergy
$0.38
Phyrexian Altar0% Synergy
$51.84
Wayfarer's Bauble-5% Synergy
$0.18
Swiftfoot Boots-14% Synergy
$1.38
Lightning Greaves-14% Synergy
$3.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Denethor, Ruling Steward's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Vampiric Rites+17% Synergy
$0.20
Feast of the Victorious Dead+15% Synergy
$0.12
Hidden Stockpile+15% Synergy
$0.23
Lunar Convocation+13% Synergy
$0.58
Oath of the Grey Host+11% Synergy
$0.05
Anointed Procession+8% Synergy
$40.08
Intangible Virtue+7% Synergy
$0.14
Call of the Ring+7% Synergy
$1.61
Agent of the Iron Throne+7% Synergy
$0.33
Dreadhorde Invasion+6% Synergy
$0.73
Cathar's Call+6% Synergy
$0.10
Grave Pact+5% Synergy
$22.82
Dawn of Hope+5% Synergy
$0.31
Fog on the Barrow-Downs+5% Synergy
$0.05
Tale of Tinúviel+5% Synergy
$0.10
Flowering of the White Tree+4% Synergy
$5.86
Barrensteppe Siege+4% Synergy
$0.25
Banishing Light+4% Synergy
$0.03
Dawn of a New Age+4% Synergy
$2.84
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall+3% Synergy
$4.35
Life Insurance+3% Synergy
$0.12
Sothera, the Supervoid+3% Synergy
$3.28
Muster the Departed+3% Synergy
$0.08
Bitterblossom+2% Synergy
$23.46
Sanguine Bond+1% Synergy
$5.00
Dictate of Erebos+1% Synergy
$14.18
Skrelv's Hive+1% Synergy
$0.83
Greed+1% Synergy
$0.26
The Meathook Massacre-1% Synergy
$21.33
Black Market-1% Synergy
$3.63
Glasswing Grace-1% Synergy
$0.22
Land Tax-3% Synergy
$19.92
Exquisite Blood-4% Synergy
$18.22
Blind Obedience-8% Synergy
$3.64
Authority of the Consuls-9% Synergy
$4.23
Ghostly Prison-10% Synergy
$4.93
Phyrexian Arena-12% Synergy
$3.28
Black Market Connections-12% Synergy
$11.69
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Denethor, Ruling Steward to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Elspeth, Sun's Champion+11% Synergy
$0.90
Elspeth, Storm Slayer+2% Synergy
$30.20
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Barad-dûr+15% Synergy
$0.84
Minas Tirith+13% Synergy
$3.48
Westvale Abbey+5% Synergy
$4.49
Great Hall of the Citadel+5% Synergy
$0.23
Dalkovan Encampment+4% Synergy
$0.25
Mortuary Mire+3% Synergy
$0.28
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
$0.13
Shambling Vent0% Synergy
$0.26
Restless Fortress-1% Synergy
$0.72
Windbrisk Heights-1% Synergy
$0.15
High Market-2% Synergy
$1.16
Phyrexian Tower-4% Synergy
$19.04
Castle Locthwain-4% Synergy
$2.80
Cabal Coffers-5% Synergy
$25.92
Rogue's Passage-11% Synergy
$0.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-13% Synergy
$46.63
Reliquary Tower-14% Synergy
$2.27
Vault of the Archangel-17% Synergy
$0.31
Bojuka Bog-21% Synergy
$0.64
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Inherited Envelope+5% Synergy
$0.09
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.14
Charcoal Diamond+4% Synergy
$0.29
Marble Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.16
Pristine Talisman+2% Synergy
$0.25
Orzhov Locket+2% Synergy
$0.15
Mind Stone-1% Synergy
$0.19
Thought Vessel-2% Synergy
$1.22
Fellwar Stone-6% Synergy
$0.85
Orzhov Signet-12% Synergy
$0.25
Arcane Signet-18% Synergy
$0.35
Talisman of Hierarchy-20% Synergy
$0.41
Sol Ring-21% Synergy
$1.27
Lands
The mana base foundation for Denethor, Ruling Steward decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Scoured Barrens+14% Synergy
$0.06
Orzhov Guildgate+7% Synergy
$0.21
Thriving Heath+7% Synergy
$0.10
Forsaken Sanctuary+6% Synergy
$0.25
The Grey Havens+6% Synergy
$0.15
Thriving Moor+5% Synergy
$0.08
Insomnia, Crown City+5% Synergy
$0.06
Shire Terrace+5% Synergy
$0.13
Evolving Wilds+4% Synergy
$0.08
Neglected Manor+3% Synergy
$0.09
Sunlit Marsh+2% Synergy
$0.17
Forlorn Flats+2% Synergy
$0.14
Silverquill Campus+2% Synergy
$0.17
Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.09
Plains+1% Synergy
$0.08
Terramorphic Expanse+1% Synergy
$0.11
Ash Barrens+1% Synergy
$0.09
Goldmire Bridge0% Synergy
$0.45
Snowfield Sinkhole-1% Synergy
$0.30
Glasswing Grace-1% Synergy
$0.22
Myriad Landscape-2% Synergy
$0.15
Scrubland-4% Synergy
Temple of Silence-5% Synergy
$0.11
Path of Ancestry-5% Synergy
$0.16
Witch Enchanter-5% Synergy
$3.59
Fell the Profane-6% Synergy
$5.27
Concealed Courtyard-8% Synergy
$0.69
Desolate Mire-8% Synergy
$0.52
Orzhov Basilica-10% Synergy
$0.13
Exotic Orchard-10% Synergy
$0.13
Shadowy Backstreet-12% Synergy
$12.23
Bleachbone Verge-14% Synergy
$7.92
Shattered Sanctum-15% Synergy
$3.14
Tainted Field-16% Synergy
$0.19
Shineshadow Snarl-16% Synergy
$0.23
Marsh Flats-18% Synergy
$20.18
Brightclimb Pathway-19% Synergy
$3.29
Command Tower-20% Synergy
$0.19
Vault of Champions-23% Synergy
$10.79
Isolated Chapel-24% Synergy
$0.23
Fetid Heath-24% Synergy
$0.35
Caves of Koilos-26% Synergy
$0.58
Godless Shrine-28% Synergy
$6.53
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Denethor, Ruling Steward.
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Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
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Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Vraan, Executioner Thane
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
Rufus Shinra
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Ravos, Soultender // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Baron Bertram Graywater
Zahur, Glory's Past
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Judge Magister Gabranth
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter
Gollum, Patient Plotter
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Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Ozox, the Clattering King
Bane, Lord of Darkness
Teysa Karlov
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
Moira, Urborg Haunt
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Far Traveler
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Veteran Soldier
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Noble Heritage
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One