Denethor, Ruling Steward
$0.24
$0.24Legendary 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
#2561
Current Rank
#2819
Last Week
#2511
Past 2 Years
329
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Denethor, Ruling Steward decks.
Edgar, Ancient Bloodlord+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.23
Cast Away Doubt+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.21
Screeching Soulbreaker+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.17
Surgical Precision+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.18
Blessed Ghoul+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.16
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Denethor, Ruling Steward's abilities and overall game plan.
Mirkwood Bats+35% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.90
Bastion of Remembrance+34% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.36
Horn of Gondor+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.72
Faramir, Field Commander+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.13
Nasty End+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.24
Castle Ardenvale+22% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.30
Gollum, Patient Plotter+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.24
Reassembling Skeleton+21% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.26
Fleshtaker+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.28
Morbid Opportunist+19% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.25
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Denethor, Ruling Steward decks.
Mirkwood Bats+35% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.90
Bastion of Remembrance+34% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.36
Horn of Gondor+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.72
Faramir, Field Commander+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.13
Zulaport Cutthroat+19% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$1.41
Village Rites+16% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.59
Cruel Celebrant+13% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$2.65
Blood Artist+8% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.03
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim+7% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$3.36
Swords to Plowshares-27% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$1.44
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$37.70
Bolas's Citadel-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$15.23
Teferi's Protection-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$46.87
Smothering Tithe-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$58.11
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Denethor, Ruling Steward's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Gollum, Patient Plotter+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.24
Reassembling Skeleton+21% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.26
Fleshtaker+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.28
Morbid Opportunist+19% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.25
Doomed Traveler+18% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.09
Teysa Karlov+18% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$2.46
Mentor of the Meek+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.72
Priest of Forgotten Gods+17% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.62
Boromir, Warden of the Tower+17% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$4.49
Westfold Rider+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.48
Baron Bertram Graywater+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.33
Corpse Knight+15% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.64
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor+14% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$6.74
Syr Konrad, the Grim+14% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.69
Troop of Ponies+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.34
Marauding Blight-Priest+13% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.38
Pitiless Plunderer+13% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$3.78
Hunted Witness+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.25
Rosie Cotton of South Lane+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.28
Doomed Dissenter+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.20
Hardened Tactician+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.27
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Bartolomé del Presidio+10% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.29
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.48
Vengeful Bloodwitch+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.29
Lake-town Lookout+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.12
General's Enforcer+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.32
Aron, Benalia's Ruin+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Falkenrath Noble+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.29
Cathar Commando+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.28
Nadier's Nightblade+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.26
Samwise the Stouthearted+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Butcher of Malakir+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.37
Infestation Sage+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Keeper of the Accord+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.53
Teysa, Orzhov Scion+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.25
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.45
Ophiomancer+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.25
Viscera Seer+4% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.57
Starscape Cleric+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.82
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.12
Umbral Collar Zealot+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Elenda, the Dusk Rose+1% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$6.51
Marionette Apprentice+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.97
Solemn Simulacrum0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.54
Suture Priest-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.73
Kambal, Consul of Allocation-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$9.10
Welcoming Vampire-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.63
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$8.06
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$10.61
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Denethor, Ruling Steward safe.
Nasty End+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.24
Corrupted Conviction+18% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.33
Tragic Slip+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Deadly Dispute+9% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.30
Murder+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.25
Raise the Alarm+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.24
Mortify+8% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.20
Call the Coppercoats+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$7.35
Orcish Medicine+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Altar's Reap+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Final Payment+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.06
Slip On the Ring+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.16
Fake Your Own Death+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Reprieve+3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.67
Undying Malice+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.32
Hero's Downfall+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.29
Duty Beyond Death+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Dire Tactics+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
Plumb the Forbidden+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.37
Unbreakable Formation+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.58
Go for the Throat+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.65
Disenchant+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.08
Utter End-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Stroke of Midnight-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Enlightened Tutor-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$37.70
Fell the Profane-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.82
Teferi's Protection-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$46.87
Generous Gift-10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.84
Inkshield-11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.19
Fracture-12% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Dark Ritual-12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$7.98
Despark-12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.25
Path to Exile-20% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.14
Anguished Unmaking-23% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.80
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Denethor, Ruling Steward's game plan and control the board.
Stir Up Trouble+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.18
Martial Coup+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.23
Shadow Summoning+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.27
Increasing Devotion+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.33
Sam's Desperate Rescue+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.13
Victimize+9% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.35
Eaten Alive+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.25
Claim the Precious+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.27
Visions of Glory+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.29
Bone Splinters+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.15
Sunset Revelry+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Gather the Townsfolk+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.23
Macabre Waltz+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.17
Captain's Call+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.04
Generous Revival+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.19
Feed the Swarm+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.22
The Battle of Bywater+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.15
Dread Return+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.46
Rite of Oblivion+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.33
Dusk // Dawn+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Fix What's Broken+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Fumigate0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Debt to the Deathless0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.43
Diabolic Intent0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$16.86
Diabolic Tutor0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.34
Exsanguinate-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.51
Read the Bones-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
Austere Command-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.59
Vindicate-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
Sign in Blood-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.84
Reanimate-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$10.65
Night's Whisper-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.27
Toxic Deluge-8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.14
Damn-16% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.83
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Oketra's Monument+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.63
Ashnod's Altar+9% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$16.19
Skullclamp+7% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.67
Ravenous Amulet+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.15
Vat of Rebirth+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.39
Bontu's Monument+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.47
Phyrexian Altar0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$56.61
Bolas's Citadel-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$15.23
Wayfarer's Bauble-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Swiftfoot Boots-13% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Denethor, Ruling Steward's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Vampiric Rites+18% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.14
Hidden Stockpile+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.36
Feast of the Victorious Dead+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.29
Intangible Virtue+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.30
Tolls of War+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.15
Anointed Procession+9% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$59.29
Lunar Convocation+9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.81
Oath of the Grey Host+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Barrensteppe Siege+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
Agent of the Iron Throne+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.47
Cathar's Call+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Call of the Ring+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.36
Flowering of the White Tree+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$8.70
Grave Pact+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$34.02
Banishing Light+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.61
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.74
War of the Last Alliance+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.53
Muster the Departed+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Dawn of Hope+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.62
Life Insurance+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Sanguine Bond+1% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$6.25
Dictate of Erebos+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$17.08
Bitterblossom+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$32.51
Black Market0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.05
The Meathook Massacre-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$26.28
Exquisite Blood-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$42.31
Blind Obedience-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.86
Land Tax-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$16.67
Smothering Tithe-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$58.11
Authority of the Consuls-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.65
Phyrexian Arena-11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.94
Black Market Connections-13% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$12.65
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Denethor, Ruling Steward to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Elspeth, Sun's Champion+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.38
Elspeth, Storm Slayer+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$51.82
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Castle Ardenvale+22% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.30
Minas Tirith+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.67
Barad-dûr+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.55
Great Hall of the Citadel+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.36
Kor Haven+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$17.86
Westvale Abbey+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.64
Mortuary Mire+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.39
Temple of the False God+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.35
Restless Fortress+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.54
Castle Locthwain-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.19
High Market-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.50
Cabal Coffers-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$27.64
Phyrexian Tower-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$31.05
Rogue's Passage-11% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$50.23
Reliquary Tower-14% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.38
Vault of the Archangel-14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.37
Bojuka Bog-22% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.35
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Commander's Sphere+7% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.19
Inherited Envelope+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.23
Charcoal Diamond+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.37
Marble Diamond+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Pristine Talisman+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.40
Mind Stone0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.32
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.99
Fellwar Stone-11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$11.99
Orzhov Signet-17% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.38
Sol Ring-19% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$1.25
Arcane Signet-19% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.37
Talisman of Hierarchy-23% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for Denethor, Ruling Steward decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Scoured Barrens+18% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.24
Evolving Wilds+10% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.10
Orzhov Guildgate+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.18
Thriving Heath+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Thriving Moor+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.25
Insomnia, Crown City+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.19
Terramorphic Expanse+5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.17
Forsaken Sanctuary+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.20
Forlorn Flats+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.29
The Grey Havens+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Misty Palms Oasis+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.15
Forum of Amity+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.19
Ash Barrens+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Silverquill Campus+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Plains+1% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.08
Swamp+0% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.10
Snowfield Sinkhole+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.31
Sunlit Marsh0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Path of Ancestry-3% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.25
Temple of Silence-3% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.31
Scrubland-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
Concealed Courtyard-6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.66
Fell the Profane-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.82
Witch Enchanter-7% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.16
Orzhov Basilica-7% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.33
Shadowy Backstreet-10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$11.40
Desolate Mire-11% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Exotic Orchard-13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.25
Bleachbone Verge-14% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$9.36
Tainted Field-15% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.39
Brightclimb Pathway-17% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.45
Marsh Flats-18% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$31.46
Shineshadow Snarl-19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.29
Shattered Sanctum-20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.14
Vault of Champions-21% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$16.60
Command Tower-22% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.23
Fetid Heath-27% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.33
Godless Shrine-28% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$8.28
Caves of Koilos-28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.30
Isolated Chapel-29% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.26
Denethor, Ruling Steward Deck Stats
Based on 329 Denethor, Ruling Steward decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 30
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 7
- Artifact 8
- Enchantment 8
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 30 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 7 |
| Artifact | 8 |
| Enchantment | 8 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 25 basic, 11 nonbasic
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| 2024-11 | 2142 |
| 2024-12 | 1904 |
| 2025-01 | 1710 |
| 2025-02 | 1921 |
| 2025-03 | 2130 |
| 2025-04 | 1896 |
| 2025-05 | 1820 |
| 2025-06 | 2019 |
| 2025-07 | 2347 |
| 2025-08 | 2177 |
| 2025-09 | 2391 |
| 2025-10 | 2247 |
| 2025-11 | 2489 |
| 2025-12 | 2259 |
| 2026-01 | 2534 |
| 2026-02 | 2394 |
| 2026-03 | 2441 |
| 2026-04 | 2448 |
| 2026-05 | 2538 |
| 2026-06 | 2425 |
| 2026-07 | 2445 |
| 2026-08 | 2290 |
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