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Denethor, Ruling Steward

Legendary Creature — Human Noble

Denethor, Ruling Steward
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Popularity

Decent Pick: Moderately popular, encounter occasionally
Current Rank #1799
Last Week #1597
Last Month #1930

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 36% Lifegain 29% Tokens 9% Humans 6% Sacrifice 5% Soldiers 3% Burn 1% Combo 1% Legends 1% Reanimator 1%

Links & Decks

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying: Some frustrating moments but still fun

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Denethor, Ruling Steward.

Pauper Commander EP:48 Denethor V Hallar V Gut V Armix / Ramirez DePietro [EDH gameplay] #mtg #edh

Pauper Commander EP:48 Denethor V Hallar V Gut V Armix / Ramirez DePietro [EDH gameplay] #mtg #edh

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