Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
$9.34

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

#465 Current Rank

#491 Last Week

#496 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.

Omni-Changeling

+7% Synergy $0.25

Loch Mare

+3% Synergy $1.85

Sodden Verdure

+1% Synergy $2.14

Rain-Slicked Copse

+1% Synergy $0.44

Chomping Changeling

0% Synergy $0.35

High Synergy Cards

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

Scourge of Fleets

+80% Synergy $1.78

Whelming Wave

+79% Synergy $0.57

Serpent of Yawning Depths

+77% Synergy $8.30

Spawning Kraken

+75% Synergy $12.94

Tromokratis

+74% Synergy $0.19

Stormsurge Kraken

+72% Synergy $0.45

Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle

+71% Synergy $0.38

Training Grounds

+71% Synergy $4.91

Koma, Cosmos Serpent

+69% Synergy $4.52

Thassa, God of the Sea

+68% Synergy $2.53

Top Cards

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

Summon: Leviathan

+68% Synergy $1.51

Hullbreaker Horror

+67% Synergy $5.65

Inkwell Leviathan

+67% Synergy $0.62

Koma, World-Eater

+66% Synergy $1.01

Preordain

+66% Synergy $0.51

Biomancer's Familiar

+66% Synergy $0.96

Brainstorm

+65% Synergy $1.39

Stormtide Leviathan

+65% Synergy $2.86

Starwinder

+62% Synergy $0.96

Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait

+55% Synergy $6.71

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor

+17% Synergy $19.96

Seedborn Muse

+2% Synergy $9.34

Cyclonic Rift

-4% Synergy $41.74

Fierce Guardianship

-5% Synergy $48.98

Rhystic Study

-10% Synergy $54.45

Creatures

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

Simic Sky Swallower

+54% Synergy $0.19

Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep

+53% Synergy $0.31

Lorthos, the Tidemaker

+50% Synergy $0.31

Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood

+49% Synergy $0.45

Omen Hawker

+48% Synergy $0.16

Glacier Godmaw

+47% Synergy $0.25

Biblioplex Kraken

+42% Synergy $0.18

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken

+41% Synergy $0.13

Sin, Unending Cataclysm

+41% Synergy $0.35

Sigiled Starfish

+41% Synergy $0.14

Deep-Sea Kraken

+39% Synergy $1.41

Monstrosity of the Lake

+38% Synergy $0.72

Grappling Kraken

+36% Synergy $0.22

Trench Behemoth

+36% Synergy $0.58

Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep

+36% Synergy $0.87

The Unagi of Kyoshi Island

+32% Synergy $3.21

Vesuvan Drifter

+32% Synergy $0.27

Nadir Kraken

+31% Synergy $0.32

Kederekt Leviathan

+31% Synergy $0.50

Famished Worldsire

+30% Synergy $4.59

Shipbreaker Kraken

+28% Synergy $0.25

Octavia, Living Thesis

+28% Synergy $0.49

Icebreaker Kraken

+26% Synergy $0.23

Octoprophet

+26% Synergy $0.11

The Reality Chip

+24% Synergy $3.39

Charix, the Raging Isle

+22% Synergy $0.44

Reservoir Kraken

+18% Synergy $0.26

Trench Gorger

+18% Synergy $1.83

Archetype of Imagination

+16% Synergy $0.45

Sword Coast Serpent

+16% Synergy $0.15

Kraken of the Straits

+16% Synergy $0.18

Elvish Mariner

+15% Synergy $1.44

Benthic Anomaly

+15% Synergy $0.70

Breaching Leviathan

+14% Synergy $6.29

Galadriel of Lothlórien

+13% Synergy $0.32

Matoya, Archon Elder

+12% Synergy $0.45

Moritte of the Frost

+11% Synergy $0.11

The Watcher in the Water

+11% Synergy $2.79

Mesmerizing Benthid

+10% Synergy $0.56

Sea-Dasher Octopus

+9% Synergy $0.61

Tolarian Kraken

+9% Synergy $0.15

Shield Broker

+9% Synergy $0.12

Thrasios, Triton Hero

+7% Synergy $18.29

Fanatic of Rhonas

+7% Synergy $7.47

Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea

+7% Synergy $3.88

Nezahal, Primal Tide

0% Synergy $9.31

Birds of Paradise

-5% Synergy $13.16

Murkfiend Liege

-6% Synergy $3.29

Elvish Mystic

-14% Synergy $0.93

Llanowar Elves

-15% Synergy $0.37

Instants

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

Joint Exploration

+60% Synergy $0.32

Opt

+54% Synergy $0.22

Brainsurge

+47% Synergy $0.34

Deliberate

+40% Synergy $0.08

Dissolve

+34% Synergy $0.17

Noxious Revival

+20% Synergy $5.76

Condescend

+18% Synergy $0.33

Smuggler's Surprise

+17% Synergy $3.78

Engulf the Shore

+15% Synergy $2.80

Voyage's End

+14% Synergy $0.14

Tel-Jilad Justice

+13% Synergy $0.26

Stubborn Denial

+11% Synergy $3.97

Counterspell

+9% Synergy $2.17

Decisive Denial

+9% Synergy $0.19

High Tide

+9% Synergy $1.06

Shower of Arrows

+7% Synergy $0.16

Behold the Multiverse

+7% Synergy $0.28

Cryptic Command

+7% Synergy $6.22

Sink into Stupor

+6% Synergy $6.86

Return of the Wildspeaker

+6% Synergy $0.46

Fated Infatuation

+6% Synergy $0.50

Long River's Pull

+5% Synergy $0.33

Rewind

+5% Synergy $0.42

Bane's Contingency

+5% Synergy $0.13

Pongify

+4% Synergy $1.74

Three Steps Ahead

+4% Synergy $5.08

Beast Within

+3% Synergy $0.52

Planar Genesis

+3% Synergy $0.39

Growth Spiral

+2% Synergy $0.18

Rapid Hybridization

+2% Synergy $0.88

An Offer You Can't Refuse

+2% Synergy $1.88

Return to Nature

+2% Synergy $0.29

Muddle the Mixture

+2% Synergy $1.66

Plasm Capture

+2% Synergy $0.34

Negate

+1% Synergy $0.21

Mana Drain

+1% Synergy $52.10

Entish Restoration

+1% Synergy $3.41

Resculpt

+1% Synergy $0.36

Heroic Intervention

0% Synergy $11.77

Nature's Claim

0% Synergy $0.75

Aetherize

-1% Synergy $0.40

Simic Charm

-1% Synergy $0.96

Reality Shift

-3% Synergy $0.33

Krosan Grip

-3% Synergy $1.13

Harrow

-5% Synergy $0.18

Arcane Denial

-6% Synergy $2.02

Swan Song

-7% Synergy $7.35

Sorceries

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

Serum Visions

+49% Synergy $1.72

Ponder

+42% Synergy $1.36

Reason // Believe

+32% Synergy $0.15

Mystic Speculation

+27% Synergy $5.12

Elven Farsight

+19% Synergy $0.19

Cultivate

+13% Synergy $0.60

Kodama's Reach

+11% Synergy $0.98

Nature's Lore

+11% Synergy $2.38

Traverse the Outlands

+10% Synergy $4.07

Scour All Possibilities

+9% Synergy $0.08

Ugin's Insight

+8% Synergy $0.25

Rishkar's Expertise

+7% Synergy $2.33

Foresee

+7% Synergy $0.13

Farseek

+6% Synergy $0.52

Temporal Mastery

+6% Synergy $3.74

Crush of Tentacles

+6% Synergy $0.87

Three Visits

+5% Synergy $8.11

Last March of the Ents

+5% Synergy $24.57

Sylvan Tutor

+5% Synergy $37.88

Freeze in Place

+5% Synergy $0.09

Track Down

+5% Synergy $0.14

Rampant Growth

+4% Synergy $0.39

Overwhelming Stampede

+1% Synergy $1.55

Bridgeworks Battle

+1% Synergy $0.97

Bala Ged Recovery

-2% Synergy $5.37

Skyshroud Claim

-2% Synergy $0.88

Explore

-8% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Lifecrafter's Bestiary

+40% Synergy $0.26

Sensei's Divining Top

+38% Synergy $36.95

Scroll Rack

+33% Synergy $23.93

Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong

+28% Synergy $6.09

The Temporal Anchor

+25% Synergy $0.28

Crystal Ball

+21% Synergy $0.38

Brainstone

+17% Synergy $0.15

Monster Manual

+12% Synergy $8.02

The Enigma Jewel

+8% Synergy $0.89

Palantír of Orthanc

+8% Synergy $17.70

Heartstone

+7% Synergy $2.31

Mazemind Tome

+6% Synergy $0.16

Quicksilver Amulet

+5% Synergy $3.25

Sapphire Medallion

+3% Synergy $5.55

The Great Henge

+2% Synergy $59.15

Bident of Thassa

+2% Synergy $0.37

Lightning Greaves

+1% Synergy $4.13

Swiftfoot Boots

-5% Synergy $1.76

Enchantments

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

Quest for Ula's Temple

+50% Synergy $4.60

Garruk's Uprising

+46% Synergy $0.42

In Search of Greatness

+38% Synergy $0.40

Retreat to Coralhelm

+23% Synergy $0.29

Omen of the Sea

+22% Synergy $0.15

Aqueous Form

+19% Synergy $0.34

Wilderness Reclamation

+16% Synergy $0.46

Mirri's Guile

+13% Synergy $25.34

Lost Isle Calling

+11% Synergy $0.20

Eyes Everywhere

+11% Synergy $0.08

Sylvan Library

+9% Synergy $24.98

Lurking Predators

+9% Synergy $11.45

Netherese Puzzle-Ward

+9% Synergy $1.00

Ominous Seas

+8% Synergy $1.26

Marit Lage's Slumber

+8% Synergy $0.41

Soothsaying

+7% Synergy $2.32

Fisher's Talent

+6% Synergy $0.21

Kiora Bests the Sea God

+5% Synergy $6.62

Season of Growth

+2% Synergy $0.22

Imprisoned in the Moon

+1% Synergy $0.17

Elemental Bond

0% Synergy $3.06

Wild Growth

-2% Synergy $0.29

Mystic Remora

-7% Synergy $9.70

Planeswalkers

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

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner

+25% Synergy $0.95

Nissa, Steward of Elements

+24% Synergy $0.36

Jace, Mirror Mage

+9% Synergy $0.47

Jace, the Mind Sculptor

+9% Synergy $18.20

Kiora, the Crashing Wave

+6% Synergy $1.62

Kiora, Master of the Depths

+4% Synergy $1.80

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell

+53% Synergy $1.39

Halimar Depths

+49% Synergy $0.26

Castle Vantress

+43% Synergy $0.26

Zhalfirin Void

+28% Synergy $0.73

Mystic Sanctuary

+13% Synergy $5.64

Mosswort Bridge

+8% Synergy $0.21

Isolated Watchtower

+8% Synergy $0.76

Castle Garenbrig

+5% Synergy $5.67

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

+4% Synergy $44.22

Bonders' Enclave

+4% Synergy $0.50

Rogue's Passage

+1% Synergy $0.40

Dark Depths

-1% Synergy $2.54

Otawara, Soaring City

-2% Synergy $22.77

Mistrise Village

-2% Synergy $7.22

Temple of the False God

-3% Synergy $0.20

Boseiju, Who Endures

-5% Synergy $42.65

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth

-8% Synergy $13.24

Alchemist's Refuge

-11% Synergy $0.54

Reliquary Tower

-12% Synergy $3.83

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring

+5% Synergy $1.90

Talisman of Curiosity

0% Synergy $0.33

Arcane Signet

-1% Synergy $0.45

Simic Signet

-2% Synergy $0.17

Fellwar Stone

-3% Synergy $0.98

Commander's Sphere

-3% Synergy $0.38

Thought Vessel

-9% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Temple of Mystery

+40% Synergy $0.18

Crystal Grotto

+35% Synergy $0.16

The Grey Havens

+16% Synergy $0.17

Snow-Covered Island

+13% Synergy $0.78

Snow-Covered Forest

+12% Synergy $0.83

Dreamroot Cascade

+11% Synergy $0.66

Rumble Arena

+10% Synergy $0.15

Hinterland Harbor

+8% Synergy $0.32

Willowrush Verge

+8% Synergy $11.40

Rimewood Falls

+8% Synergy $0.41

Quandrix Campus

+8% Synergy $0.13

Tangled Islet

+6% Synergy $0.21

Sink into Stupor

+6% Synergy $6.86

Flooded Grove

+5% Synergy $0.25

Hedge Maze

+5% Synergy $12.96

Breeding Pool

+4% Synergy $10.91

Overflowing Basin

+4% Synergy $0.19

Glasspool Mimic

+4% Synergy $4.79

Yavimaya Coast

+3% Synergy $0.30

Rejuvenating Springs

+2% Synergy $7.70

Bridgeworks Battle

+1% Synergy $0.97

Barkchannel Pathway

0% Synergy $3.34

Command Tower

-1% Synergy $0.29

Misty Rainforest

-1% Synergy $26.43

Fabled Passage

-2% Synergy $4.34

Bala Ged Recovery

-2% Synergy $5.37

Exotic Orchard

-3% Synergy $0.35

Botanical Sanctum

-3% Synergy $1.03

Tropical Island

-4% Synergy

Polluted Delta

-4% Synergy $17.65

Scalding Tarn

-4% Synergy $27.57

Flooded Strand

-5% Synergy $15.74

Vineglimmer Snarl

-7% Synergy $0.15

Myriad Landscape

-7% Synergy $0.19

Simic Growth Chamber

-8% Synergy $0.21

Evolving Wilds

-8% Synergy $0.27

Waterlogged Grove

-8% Synergy $1.18

Path of Ancestry

-8% Synergy $0.24

Terramorphic Expanse

-9% Synergy $0.34

Thornwood Falls

-9% Synergy $0.10

Island

-13% Synergy $0.09

Forest

-15% Synergy $0.09

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