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Denethor, Stone Seer: Forced Combat
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Creature — Human Noble

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Playstyle & Strategy

Monarch 24% Forced Combat 8% Card Draw 6% Tokens 6% Control 4%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Denethor, Stone Seer's Forced Combat builds — cards that lean hardest into the Forced Combat theme.

Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+97% Synergy $4.96

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Denethor, Stone Seer Forced Combat game on their own.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+21% Synergy $41.60
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy $105.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $125.34

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Forced Combat plan in Denethor, Stone Seer decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Death Kiss Death Kiss
+74% Synergy $4.53
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+74% Synergy $0.16
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+73% Synergy $15.92
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+73% Synergy $0.34
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+50% Synergy $0.18
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+50% Synergy $13.36
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+49% Synergy $0.36
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+49% Synergy $4.55
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+49% Synergy $1.90
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+49% Synergy $1.49
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+49% Synergy $0.29
Sly Instigator Sly Instigator
+49% Synergy $0.36
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+48% Synergy $0.35
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+25% Synergy $0.35
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+25% Synergy $0.41
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+25% Synergy $7.84
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+25% Synergy $0.32
Dulcet Sirens Dulcet Sirens
+25% Synergy $0.52
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
+25% Synergy $1.98
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+25% Synergy $0.33
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+25% Synergy $0.22
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+25% Synergy $0.31
Havoc Eater Havoc Eater
+25% Synergy $0.67
Mad Ratter Mad Ratter
+25% Synergy $0.23
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+25% Synergy $1.70
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+25% Synergy $2.36
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+24% Synergy $18.11
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+24% Synergy $0.37
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+24% Synergy $4.54
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+24% Synergy $5.83
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+24% Synergy $1.94
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+24% Synergy $1.77
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+24% Synergy $0.15
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+24% Synergy $14.81
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+24% Synergy $5.16
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+24% Synergy $0.28
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+24% Synergy $0.38
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+24% Synergy $4.65
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+24% Synergy $2.21
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+24% Synergy $0.35
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+24% Synergy $0.40
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+24% Synergy $5.37
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+24% Synergy $13.78
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+22% Synergy $25.38
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+22% Synergy $109.66
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+22% Synergy $59.10
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+20% Synergy $5.89
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+17% Synergy $0.70
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+17% Synergy $0.97
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-2% Synergy $7.71

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Denethor, Stone Seer's Forced Combat deck ahead.

Commander's Insight Commander's Insight
+50% Synergy $0.27
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+49% Synergy $4.03
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+49% Synergy $2.59
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+41% Synergy $15.90
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+25% Synergy $0.14
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+24% Synergy $0.45
Blink of an Eye Blink of an Eye
+24% Synergy $0.20
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+24% Synergy $3.07
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+24% Synergy $0.23
Pongify Pongify
+23% Synergy $1.98
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+23% Synergy $0.75
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+23% Synergy $0.32
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+23% Synergy $4.46
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+23% Synergy $0.39
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+22% Synergy $17.44
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+21% Synergy $0.26
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+21% Synergy $2.38
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+21% Synergy $0.38
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+18% Synergy $0.22
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+16% Synergy $2.54
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+13% Synergy $0.42
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.37
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+13% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+11% Synergy $0.27
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $3.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.38
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $0.60
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.11
Seething Song Seething Song
+5% Synergy $10.59
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.28
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $7.86
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $3.43
Opt Opt
-10% Synergy $0.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Forced Combat game plan forward for Denethor, Stone Seer.

Mob Rule Mob Rule
+74% Synergy $3.23
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+73% Synergy $1.17
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+50% Synergy $0.40
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+49% Synergy $2.21
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+49% Synergy $15.14
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+27% Synergy $1.23
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+25% Synergy $0.70
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+25% Synergy $0.29
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+25% Synergy $0.16
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+25% Synergy $0.27
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+25% Synergy $0.29
Visions of Duplicity Visions of Duplicity
+25% Synergy $0.30
Besmirch Besmirch
+25% Synergy $0.44
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.46
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+24% Synergy $0.17
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+24% Synergy $1.67
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+24% Synergy $0.19
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+24% Synergy $4.11
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+24% Synergy $0.29
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+24% Synergy $1.52
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+22% Synergy $0.46
Ill-Timed Explosion Ill-Timed Explosion
+22% Synergy $0.35
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+20% Synergy $0.29
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+20% Synergy $8.94
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+20% Synergy $0.73
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+19% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+16% Synergy $35.07
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $0.82
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
-13% Synergy $2.00

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Denethor, Stone Seer Forced Combat decks.

Assault Suit Assault Suit
+50% Synergy $0.32
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+50% Synergy $0.66
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+49% Synergy $15.61
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+41% Synergy $6.10
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+33% Synergy $0.37
Campfire Campfire
+25% Synergy $0.47
Arena of the Ancients Arena of the Ancients
+25% Synergy $85.77
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+25% Synergy $0.18
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+25% Synergy $22.53
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+25% Synergy $15.01
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+24% Synergy $10.23
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+24% Synergy $0.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $6.62
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+15% Synergy $12.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Forced Combat strategy in Denethor, Stone Seer decks.

Court of Ire Court of Ire
+75% Synergy $0.34
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+50% Synergy $4.78
Fealty to the Realm Fealty to the Realm
+50% Synergy $0.25
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+50% Synergy $0.26
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+49% Synergy $0.31
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+49% Synergy $3.22
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+49% Synergy $2.35
Propaganda Propaganda
+35% Synergy $3.52
Chamber of Manipulation Chamber of Manipulation
+25% Synergy $1.08
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+25% Synergy $4.07
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+25% Synergy $0.28
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+25% Synergy $5.19
Frenzied Fugue Frenzied Fugue
+25% Synergy $0.42
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+25% Synergy $0.54
Fall from Favor Fall from Favor
+25% Synergy $0.19
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+24% Synergy $0.14
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+24% Synergy $0.28
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+24% Synergy $0.40
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+24% Synergy $7.06
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+24% Synergy $0.34
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+23% Synergy $2.41
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+22% Synergy $1.77
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+18% Synergy $3.91

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Denethor, Stone Seer's Forced Combat game plan.

Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+24% Synergy $0.36
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+23% Synergy $2.89

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Denethor, Stone Seer Forced Combat decks.

Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+50% Synergy $0.15
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+48% Synergy $2.49
Rivendell Rivendell
+47% Synergy $1.74
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+46% Synergy $6.42
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+25% Synergy $2.36
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+25% Synergy $0.44
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+25% Synergy $7.35
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+25% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+24% Synergy $1.41
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+24% Synergy $0.28
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+24% Synergy $10.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+24% Synergy $49.84
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+24% Synergy $2.81
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+24% Synergy $0.82
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+21% Synergy $9.74
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+20% Synergy $0.69
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+20% Synergy $0.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $31.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-24% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Denethor, Stone Seer's Forced Combat strategy.

Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+46% Synergy $2.01
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+43% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+39% Synergy $2.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+27% Synergy $0.34
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+24% Synergy $1.15
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+24% Synergy $6.73
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $0.41
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $0.28
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $1.53
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+23% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $0.60
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+16% Synergy $4.03
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+15% Synergy $0.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-7% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base behind Denethor, Stone Seer's Forced Combat decks.

Study Hall Study Hall
+49% Synergy $0.23
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+41% Synergy $15.90
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+36% Synergy $0.31
Training Center Training Center
+33% Synergy $15.42
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+26% Synergy $11.18
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+26% Synergy $4.80
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+24% Synergy $5.82
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+24% Synergy $0.19
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+23% Synergy $0.39
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+23% Synergy $6.52
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+23% Synergy $0.12
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+21% Synergy $0.38
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+21% Synergy $0.85
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+20% Synergy $8.94
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+20% Synergy $0.73
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+17% Synergy $0.70
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+16% Synergy $35.07
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+15% Synergy $17.82
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $15.52
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+13% Synergy $0.36
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+11% Synergy $23.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.32
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+8% Synergy $2.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.39
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.11
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+4% Synergy $16.38
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $38.66
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-10% Synergy $0.33
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-17% Synergy $0.31
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-19% Synergy $0.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-20% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Denethor, Stone Seer: Forced Combat.

Aragorn, King of Gondor Aragorn, King of Gondor
The Ninth Doctor Clara Oswald The Ninth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Ninth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Ninth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Alora, Merry Thief Veteran Soldier Alora, Merry Thief // Veteran Soldier
Jared Carthalion, True Heir Jared Carthalion, True Heir
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
Jackdaw Jackdaw
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Krark, the Thumbless Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Krark, the Thumbless
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Okaun, Eye of Chaos Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom Okaun, Eye of Chaos // Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
Alora, Merry Thief Dragon Cultist Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist
Alora, Merry Thief Guild Artisan Alora, Merry Thief // Guild Artisan
Alora, Merry Thief Passionate Archaeologist Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist
Alora, Merry Thief Popular Entertainer Alora, Merry Thief // Popular Entertainer
Alora, Merry Thief Street Urchin Alora, Merry Thief // Street Urchin
Alora, Merry Thief Tavern Brawler Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Farideh, Devil's Chosen Farideh, Devil's Chosen
The Belligerent The Belligerent
Alena, Kessig Trapper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alena, Kessig Trapper // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alena, Kessig Trapper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Alena, Kessig Trapper // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Alena, Kessig Trapper Esior, Wardwing Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Fluros of Myra's Marvels Alena, Kessig Trapper // Fluros of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alena, Kessig Trapper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar