Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
$11.10

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Cleric

Simic

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#340 Current Rank

#308 Last Week

#494 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Commander gameplay videos featuring Kenessos, Priest of Thassa.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kenessos, Priest of Thassa decks.

The Unagi of Kyoshi Island

+27% Synergy $1.67

Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong

+24% Synergy $5.90

Rumble Arena

+8% Synergy $0.09

The Terror of Serpent's Pass

+5% Synergy $0.33

Princess Yue

+4% Synergy $0.64

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kenessos, Priest of Thassa's abilities and overall game plan.

Scourge of Fleets

+80% Synergy $3.05

Whelming Wave

+79% Synergy $0.50

Serpent of Yawning Depths

+77% Synergy $8.38

Spawning Kraken

+75% Synergy $13.13

Tromokratis

+75% Synergy $0.11

Stormsurge Kraken

+72% Synergy $0.49

Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle

+72% Synergy $0.32

Training Grounds

+69% Synergy $4.56

Inkwell Leviathan

+69% Synergy $0.57

Koma, Cosmos Serpent

+69% Synergy $3.36

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kenessos, Priest of Thassa decks.

Thassa, God of the Sea

+68% Synergy $1.78

Hullbreaker Horror

+67% Synergy $5.67

Preordain

+66% Synergy $0.46

Summon: Leviathan

+66% Synergy $0.73

Stormtide Leviathan

+66% Synergy $3.99

Biomancer's Familiar

+66% Synergy $0.99

Brainstorm

+65% Synergy $1.13

Koma, World-Eater

+64% Synergy $0.74

Starwinder

+62% Synergy $0.70

Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait

+54% Synergy $6.46

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Worldly Tutor

+16% Synergy $19.80

Seedborn Muse

+2% Synergy $5.93

Mystical Tutor

-4% Synergy $13.37

Cyclonic Rift

-5% Synergy $37.99

Fierce Guardianship

-6% Synergy $40.43

Rhystic Study

-10% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kenessos, Priest of Thassa's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Simic Sky Swallower

+56% Synergy $0.17

Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep

+55% Synergy $0.35

Lorthos, the Tidemaker

+52% Synergy $0.28

Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood

+49% Synergy $0.21

Glacier Godmaw

+46% Synergy $0.13

Omen Hawker

+46% Synergy $0.18

Biblioplex Kraken

+46% Synergy $0.20

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken

+43% Synergy $0.11

Sigiled Starfish

+42% Synergy $0.14

Deep-Sea Kraken

+41% Synergy $1.54

Sin, Unending Cataclysm

+40% Synergy $0.28

Monstrosity of the Lake

+39% Synergy $0.28

Trench Behemoth

+38% Synergy $0.58

Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep

+37% Synergy $0.88

Grappling Kraken

+35% Synergy $0.13

Nadir Kraken

+33% Synergy $0.19

Kederekt Leviathan

+32% Synergy $0.43

Vesuvan Drifter

+32% Synergy $0.20

Shipbreaker Kraken

+30% Synergy $0.19

Famished Worldsire

+30% Synergy $3.17

Octavia, Living Thesis

+30% Synergy $0.40

Octoprophet

+28% Synergy $0.10

Icebreaker Kraken

+27% Synergy $0.21

The Reality Chip

+24% Synergy $3.11

Charix, the Raging Isle

+23% Synergy $0.40

Reservoir Kraken

+20% Synergy $0.19

Sword Coast Serpent

+17% Synergy $0.12

Kraken of the Straits

+17% Synergy $0.21

Trench Gorger

+17% Synergy $1.82

Archetype of Imagination

+15% Synergy $0.36

Elvish Mariner

+15% Synergy $0.83

Benthic Anomaly

+15% Synergy $0.53

Breaching Leviathan

+14% Synergy $4.81

Galadriel of Lothlórien

+13% Synergy $0.17

Matoya, Archon Elder

+12% Synergy $0.31

The Watcher in the Water

+11% Synergy $1.98

Moritte of the Frost

+11% Synergy $0.16

Mesmerizing Benthid

+11% Synergy $0.46

Sea-Dasher Octopus

+10% Synergy $0.60

Tolarian Kraken

+9% Synergy $0.10

Tidal Kraken

+9% Synergy $0.71

Thrasios, Triton Hero

+8% Synergy $18.71

Fanatic of Rhonas

+7% Synergy $6.79

Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea

+7% Synergy $3.30

Elrond, Master of Healing

+7% Synergy $0.24

Nezahal, Primal Tide

0% Synergy $7.71

Murkfiend Liege

-5% Synergy $2.85

Birds of Paradise

-6% Synergy $12.29

Llanowar Elves

-15% Synergy $0.19

Elvish Mystic

-15% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kenessos, Priest of Thassa safe.

Joint Exploration

+60% Synergy $0.24

Opt

+55% Synergy $0.10

Brainsurge

+46% Synergy $0.93

Deliberate

+41% Synergy $0.09

Dissolve

+35% Synergy $0.17

Noxious Revival

+19% Synergy $5.21

Condescend

+19% Synergy $0.30

Engulf the Shore

+16% Synergy $2.60

Smuggler's Surprise

+16% Synergy $2.76

Voyage's End

+14% Synergy $0.12

Tel-Jilad Justice

+13% Synergy $0.23

Stubborn Denial

+10% Synergy $3.60

High Tide

+10% Synergy $0.89

Counterspell

+8% Synergy $1.15

Behold the Multiverse

+8% Synergy $0.17

Decisive Denial

+7% Synergy $0.19

Shower of Arrows

+7% Synergy $0.05

Fated Infatuation

+7% Synergy $0.48

Sink into Stupor

+6% Synergy $8.62

Return of the Wildspeaker

+6% Synergy $1.11

Cryptic Command

+6% Synergy $5.69

Rewind

+5% Synergy $0.42

Bane's Contingency

+5% Synergy $0.08

Pongify

+4% Synergy $1.53

Long River's Pull

+4% Synergy $0.14

Three Steps Ahead

+4% Synergy $3.96

Growth Spiral

+3% Synergy $0.17

Beast Within

+2% Synergy $0.51

Planar Genesis

+2% Synergy $0.32

Resculpt

+2% Synergy $0.20

Return to Nature

+2% Synergy $0.23

Plasm Capture

+2% Synergy $0.23

Rapid Hybridization

+1% Synergy $0.68

Negate

+1% Synergy $0.24

An Offer You Can't Refuse

+1% Synergy $2.29

Entish Restoration

+1% Synergy $2.94

Muddle the Mixture

+1% Synergy $1.77

Heroic Intervention

0% Synergy $9.77

Mana Drain

0% Synergy $45.37

Nature's Claim

0% Synergy $0.73

Aetherize

-1% Synergy $0.36

Simic Charm

-1% Synergy $1.13

Reality Shift

-2% Synergy $0.24

Krosan Grip

-3% Synergy $0.86

Harrow

-4% Synergy $0.19

Arcane Denial

-5% Synergy $1.55

Swan Song

-8% Synergy $7.39

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kenessos, Priest of Thassa's game plan and control the board.

Serum Visions

+50% Synergy $1.55

Ponder

+41% Synergy $1.29

Reason // Believe

+33% Synergy $0.18

Mystic Speculation

+27% Synergy $5.95

Elven Farsight

+20% Synergy $0.07

Cultivate

+14% Synergy $0.43

Kodama's Reach

+12% Synergy $1.09

Nature's Lore

+11% Synergy $1.79

Traverse the Outlands

+10% Synergy $3.04

Scour All Possibilities

+9% Synergy $0.11

Ugin's Insight

+9% Synergy $0.24

Rishkar's Expertise

+8% Synergy $1.86

Farseek

+7% Synergy $0.40

Foresee

+7% Synergy $0.09

Crush of Tentacles

+6% Synergy $0.92

Freeze in Place

+6% Synergy $0.08

Rampant Growth

+5% Synergy $0.43

Last March of the Ents

+5% Synergy $18.41

Sylvan Tutor

+5% Synergy $36.53

Temporal Mastery

+5% Synergy $3.77

Track Down

+5% Synergy $0.09

Three Visits

+4% Synergy $7.37

Overwhelming Stampede

+1% Synergy $1.25

Bridgeworks Battle

+1% Synergy $0.89

Bala Ged Recovery

-2% Synergy $5.27

Skyshroud Claim

-2% Synergy $0.65

Explore

-8% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Lifecrafter's Bestiary

+40% Synergy $0.22

Sensei's Divining Top

+37% Synergy $33.67

Scroll Rack

+32% Synergy $22.30

The Temporal Anchor

+27% Synergy $0.24

Crystal Ball

+21% Synergy $0.42

Brainstone

+16% Synergy $0.09

Monster Manual

+13% Synergy $6.47

The Enigma Jewel

+9% Synergy $0.93

Palantír of Orthanc

+8% Synergy $16.21

Heartstone

+7% Synergy $4.00

Mazemind Tome

+6% Synergy $0.23

Quicksilver Amulet

+5% Synergy $2.48

Bident of Thassa

+3% Synergy $0.33

Sapphire Medallion

+3% Synergy $4.52

The Great Henge

+2% Synergy $60.26

Lightning Greaves

0% Synergy $3.86

Swiftfoot Boots

-5% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kenessos, Priest of Thassa's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Quest for Ula's Temple

+52% Synergy $4.40

Garruk's Uprising

+47% Synergy $0.62

In Search of Greatness

+39% Synergy $0.40

Retreat to Coralhelm

+22% Synergy $0.24

Omen of the Sea

+21% Synergy $0.15

Aqueous Form

+20% Synergy $0.37

Wilderness Reclamation

+15% Synergy $0.45

Mirri's Guile

+12% Synergy $26.10

Eyes Everywhere

+12% Synergy $0.10

Lost Isle Calling

+11% Synergy $0.15

Sylvan Library

+9% Synergy $21.39

Netherese Puzzle-Ward

+9% Synergy $1.01

Lurking Predators

+9% Synergy $9.79

Ominous Seas

+8% Synergy $1.19

Marit Lage's Slumber

+8% Synergy $0.40

Fisher's Talent

+7% Synergy $0.13

Soothsaying

+7% Synergy $2.18

Kiora Bests the Sea God

+5% Synergy $6.97

Season of Growth

+2% Synergy $0.27

Elemental Bond

+1% Synergy $1.26

Imprisoned in the Moon

+1% Synergy $0.16

Wild Growth

-2% Synergy $0.26

Mystic Remora

-7% Synergy $8.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kenessos, Priest of Thassa to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner

+25% Synergy $0.77

Nissa, Steward of Elements

+25% Synergy $0.47

Jace, Mirror Mage

+10% Synergy $0.40

Jace, the Mind Sculptor

+8% Synergy $17.62

Kiora, the Crashing Wave

+6% Synergy $1.78

Kiora, Master of the Depths

+5% Synergy $1.45

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rivendell

+52% Synergy $1.51

Halimar Depths

+48% Synergy $0.22

Castle Vantress

+44% Synergy $0.18

Zhalfirin Void

+27% Synergy $0.43

Mystic Sanctuary

+12% Synergy $6.69

Mosswort Bridge

+8% Synergy $0.16

Isolated Watchtower

+8% Synergy $0.61

Castle Garenbrig

+5% Synergy $4.82

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

+4% Synergy $37.97

Bonders' Enclave

+4% Synergy $0.45

Rogue's Passage

+1% Synergy $0.38

Dark Depths

0% Synergy $2.22

Mistrise Village

-2% Synergy $5.67

Otawara, Soaring City

-3% Synergy $19.12

Temple of the False God

-3% Synergy $0.13

Boseiju, Who Endures

-6% Synergy $32.70

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth

-9% Synergy $8.17

Alchemist's Refuge

-11% Synergy $0.40

Reliquary Tower

-12% Synergy $2.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Sol Ring

+5% Synergy $1.27

Sonic Screwdriver

+5% Synergy $0.45

Talisman of Curiosity

+1% Synergy $0.28

Arcane Signet

0% Synergy $0.35

Simic Signet

-1% Synergy $0.16

Fellwar Stone

-3% Synergy $0.85

Commander's Sphere

-3% Synergy $0.14

Thought Vessel

-9% Synergy $1.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kenessos, Priest of Thassa decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Temple of Mystery

+39% Synergy $0.20

Crystal Grotto

+33% Synergy $0.12

The Grey Havens

+16% Synergy $0.15

Snow-Covered Island

+13% Synergy $0.83

Snow-Covered Forest

+12% Synergy $0.69

Dreamroot Cascade

+10% Synergy $0.59

Rimewood Falls

+9% Synergy $0.52

Hinterland Harbor

+8% Synergy $0.25

Willowrush Verge

+8% Synergy $6.81

Quandrix Campus

+8% Synergy $0.03

Tangled Islet

+6% Synergy $0.08

Sink into Stupor

+6% Synergy $8.62

Flooded Grove

+5% Synergy $0.23

Hedge Maze

+4% Synergy $10.53

Glasspool Mimic

+4% Synergy $4.51

Yavimaya Coast

+3% Synergy $0.30

Breeding Pool

+3% Synergy $7.63

Overflowing Basin

+3% Synergy $0.10

Rejuvenating Springs

+2% Synergy $5.22

Barkchannel Pathway

+1% Synergy $3.09

Bridgeworks Battle

+1% Synergy $0.89

Command Tower

-1% Synergy $0.19

Misty Rainforest

-2% Synergy $24.71

Bala Ged Recovery

-2% Synergy $5.27

Exotic Orchard

-3% Synergy $0.13

Fabled Passage

-3% Synergy $4.63

Botanical Sanctum

-3% Synergy $0.87

Tropical Island

-4% Synergy

Flooded Strand

-5% Synergy $12.78

Polluted Delta

-5% Synergy $15.51

Scalding Tarn

-5% Synergy $25.27

Myriad Landscape

-6% Synergy $0.15

Simic Growth Chamber

-7% Synergy $0.16

Vineglimmer Snarl

-7% Synergy $0.10

Evolving Wilds

-8% Synergy $0.08

Waterlogged Grove

-8% Synergy $1.18

Terramorphic Expanse

-8% Synergy $0.11

Thornwood Falls

-8% Synergy $0.06

Path of Ancestry

-8% Synergy $0.16

Island

-13% Synergy $0.08

Forest

-15% Synergy $0.07

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