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Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
Price tag $9.40

Legendary CreatureMerfolk Cleric

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

#503 Current Rank
#419 Last Week
#495 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kenessos, Priest of Thassa.

New Cards

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

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+10% Synergy $0.56
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
-4% Synergy $0.29
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-5% Synergy $7.30
Quandrix Charm Quandrix Charm
-5% Synergy $0.25
Paradox Gardens Paradox Gardens
-5% Synergy $0.15

High Synergy Cards

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

Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+80% Synergy $2.41
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+79% Synergy $0.51
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+78% Synergy $10.06
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+75% Synergy $15.49
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+74% Synergy $0.21
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+72% Synergy $7.37
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+71% Synergy $0.46
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+71% Synergy $0.47
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+70% Synergy $4.74
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+69% Synergy $3.64

Top Cards

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

Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+69% Synergy $1.18
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+67% Synergy $5.88
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+67% Synergy $0.48
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+67% Synergy $0.69
Biomancer's Familiar Biomancer's Familiar
+67% Synergy $1.17
Preordain Preordain
+66% Synergy $0.64
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+65% Synergy $1.37
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+65% Synergy $2.73
Starwinder Starwinder
+63% Synergy $1.15
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+55% Synergy $9.97

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+18% Synergy $26.49
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+2% Synergy $12.97
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $56.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+52% Synergy $0.28
Simic Sky Swallower Simic Sky Swallower
+52% Synergy $0.33
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+51% Synergy $0.20
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+49% Synergy $0.28
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+48% Synergy $0.37
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+47% Synergy $0.29
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+42% Synergy $0.40
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+40% Synergy $0.29
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+40% Synergy $0.15
Biblioplex Kraken Biblioplex Kraken
+40% Synergy $0.34
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+37% Synergy $0.30
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+37% Synergy $1.64
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+37% Synergy $0.31
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+34% Synergy $1.68
Trench Behemoth Trench Behemoth
+34% Synergy $0.75
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
+34% Synergy $1.22
Vesuvan Drifter Vesuvan Drifter
+33% Synergy $0.27
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+31% Synergy $0.48
Famished Worldsire Famished Worldsire
+30% Synergy $4.19
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+28% Synergy $0.39
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+26% Synergy $0.42
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+26% Synergy $0.52
Icebreaker Kraken Icebreaker Kraken
+24% Synergy $0.35
Octoprophet Octoprophet
+24% Synergy $0.08
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+23% Synergy $3.47
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+21% Synergy $0.44
Trench Gorger Trench Gorger
+19% Synergy $1.90
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+17% Synergy $0.32
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+16% Synergy $0.46
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+16% Synergy $0.30
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+15% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+14% Synergy $1.01
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+14% Synergy $1.02
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+13% Synergy $5.87
Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
+13% Synergy $0.35
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+12% Synergy $0.63
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
+12% Synergy $0.15
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+10% Synergy $1.96
Shield Broker Shield Broker
+10% Synergy $0.17
Mesmerizing Benthid Mesmerizing Benthid
+9% Synergy $0.63
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.27
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+8% Synergy $0.73
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+7% Synergy $23.05
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+7% Synergy $6.69
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+7% Synergy $4.43
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+7% Synergy $0.32
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $5.87
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
0% Synergy $9.61
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $13.64
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-15% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+60% Synergy $0.33
Opt Opt
+54% Synergy $0.21
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+47% Synergy $0.32
Deliberate Deliberate
+39% Synergy $0.15
Dissolve Dissolve
+34% Synergy $0.28
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+22% Synergy $7.11
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+18% Synergy $4.56
Condescend Condescend
+17% Synergy $0.40
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+14% Synergy $2.90
Voyage's End Voyage's End
+14% Synergy $0.14
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+12% Synergy $4.37
Tel-Jilad Justice Tel-Jilad Justice
+12% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $2.52
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+9% Synergy $1.32
High Tide High Tide
+9% Synergy $0.93
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+8% Synergy $6.13
Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+7% Synergy $0.21
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+7% Synergy $0.24
Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+7% Synergy $0.49
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $5.52
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+5% Synergy $0.71
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+5% Synergy $0.35
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.47
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $6.36
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+5% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.73
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.47
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+3% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.04
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+3% Synergy $0.32
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.49
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $52.04
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.27
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $1.13
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.83
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+2% Synergy $0.36
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.22
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+1% Synergy $3.95
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $13.64
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.06
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.39
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-1% Synergy $0.95
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.42
Harrow Harrow
-4% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.30
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.01

Sorceries

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

Serum Visions Serum Visions
+48% Synergy $1.14
Ponder Ponder
+43% Synergy $1.53
Reason // Believe Reason // Believe
+31% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+27% Synergy $6.66
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+19% Synergy $0.24
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.18
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.13
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+10% Synergy $6.46
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+9% Synergy $0.14
Ugin's Insight Ugin's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.25
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $3.02
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+7% Synergy $4.02
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+6% Synergy $38.91
Foresee Foresee
+6% Synergy $0.28
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.00
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+5% Synergy $30.68
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+5% Synergy $0.93
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+5% Synergy $0.07
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.37
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.52
Track Down Track Down
+4% Synergy $0.28
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+1% Synergy $1.68
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.68
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.63
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.82
Explore Explore
-8% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+40% Synergy $0.32
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+38% Synergy $44.91
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+34% Synergy $25.98
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+28% Synergy $6.38
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+23% Synergy $0.31
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+20% Synergy $0.47
Brainstone Brainstone
+17% Synergy $0.10
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+12% Synergy $8.26
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+8% Synergy $1.29
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $21.09
Heartstone Heartstone
+7% Synergy $3.40
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+6% Synergy $0.16
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+5% Synergy $2.99
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.56
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $62.03
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+2% Synergy $0.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+50% Synergy $6.65
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+46% Synergy $0.38
In Search of Greatness In Search of Greatness
+38% Synergy $0.37
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+22% Synergy $0.36
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+21% Synergy $0.25
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+18% Synergy $0.41
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.88
Mirri's Guile Mirri's Guile
+13% Synergy $29.61
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+11% Synergy $0.16
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+10% Synergy $26.49
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+10% Synergy $0.21
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+9% Synergy $14.60
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+8% Synergy $0.89
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+8% Synergy $0.62
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+8% Synergy $3.80
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+7% Synergy $1.17
Fisher's Talent Fisher's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.35
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+5% Synergy $7.16
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+2% Synergy $0.28
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+1% Synergy $4.04
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.29
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+26% Synergy $1.35
Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
+23% Synergy $0.33
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+10% Synergy $17.79
Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+9% Synergy $0.48
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Kiora, the Crashing Wave
+6% Synergy $1.54
Kiora, Master of the Depths Kiora, Master of the Depths
+4% Synergy $3.34

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+53% Synergy $1.67
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+50% Synergy $0.37
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+43% Synergy $0.29
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+28% Synergy $2.13
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $0.81
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.27
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+8% Synergy $0.82
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $6.75
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.56
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Dark Depths Dark Depths
-1% Synergy $2.16
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $28.46
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $7.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $1.11
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $50.79
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $14.94
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-11% Synergy $0.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.17
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.39
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.90

Lands

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

Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+40% Synergy $0.31
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+36% Synergy $0.34
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+16% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+13% Synergy $1.23
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+12% Synergy $0.76
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+11% Synergy $0.24
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+10% Synergy $0.52
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+8% Synergy $0.31
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+8% Synergy $8.60
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+8% Synergy $0.51
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
+7% Synergy $0.20
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+6% Synergy $12.64
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+6% Synergy $2.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $5.52
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $5.87
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $11.75
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+4% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+3% Synergy $0.27
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+3% Synergy $0.30
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $8.10
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.68
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
0% Synergy $3.92
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $32.67
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-1% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-2% Synergy $0.51
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.03
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.63
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-3% Synergy $1.30
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.08
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $18.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $35.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.27
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.27
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-8% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.23
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-8% Synergy $1.60
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-8% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.29
Island Island
-12% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
-14% Synergy $0.15

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