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Kenrith, the Returned King
Price tag $2.84

Legendary CreatureHuman Noble

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Playstyle & Strategy

Group Hug 7% Birthing Pod 7% Combo 6% Politics 6% Legends 4% +1/+1 Counters 4% Reanimator 3% Lands Matter 3% Midrange 3% Monarch 3%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#48 Current Rank
#62 Last Week
#17 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kenrith, the Returned King.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kenrith, the Returned King decks.

Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+1% Synergy $1.09
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+1% Synergy $0.35
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+1% Synergy $23.42
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+1% Synergy $3.85
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
-6% Synergy $2.00

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kenrith, the Returned King's abilities and overall game plan.

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+31% Synergy $7.37
Biomancer's Familiar Biomancer's Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.19
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
+27% Synergy $1.32
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
+26% Synergy $1.11
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.90
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+17% Synergy $57.22
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+15% Synergy $3.05
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+15% Synergy $1.84
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $16.59
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+14% Synergy $13.64

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kenrith, the Returned King decks.

An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $2.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+11% Synergy $10.56
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $1.01
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+4% Synergy $12.89
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $2.48
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+2% Synergy $0.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $0.99
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $2.13
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.29
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+24% Synergy $13.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+16% Synergy $57.11
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $67.17
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $68.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+11% Synergy $63.51
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $37.16
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $98.98
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+8% Synergy $26.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $122.46
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $41.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kenrith, the Returned King's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+12% Synergy $12.83
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+12% Synergy $0.38
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $47.77
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+10% Synergy $0.85
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+10% Synergy $9.12
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+10% Synergy $13.57
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+10% Synergy $24.05
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+10% Synergy $24.52
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+10% Synergy $0.31
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+10% Synergy $0.42
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+9% Synergy $33.27
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+9% Synergy $16.27
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+8% Synergy $13.20
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+8% Synergy $12.97
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+8% Synergy $0.21
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $3.69
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+7% Synergy $1.47
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+7% Synergy $0.30
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+7% Synergy $0.26
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+7% Synergy $4.31
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+6% Synergy $0.33
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+6% Synergy $1.37
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+6% Synergy $12.74
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+6% Synergy $11.15
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+6% Synergy $1.66
Tivit, Seller of Secrets Tivit, Seller of Secrets
+6% Synergy $1.85
Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
+6% Synergy $9.59
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+6% Synergy $1.86
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $1.79
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+5% Synergy $0.46
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+5% Synergy $0.40
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+5% Synergy $12.26
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+5% Synergy $7.66
Magister of Worth Magister of Worth
+5% Synergy $0.31
Aragorn, King of Gondor Aragorn, King of Gondor
+5% Synergy $0.39
Ballot Broker Ballot Broker
+5% Synergy $0.35
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+5% Synergy $1.83
Composite Golem Composite Golem
+5% Synergy $0.41
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $48.50
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+4% Synergy $17.09
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+4% Synergy $5.92
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.35
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+4% Synergy $42.37
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+4% Synergy $2.28
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $0.75
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+3% Synergy $17.40
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+2% Synergy $10.42
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $24.88
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+2% Synergy $8.27
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
0% Synergy $2.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kenrith, the Returned King safe.

Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $7.19
Silence Silence
+10% Synergy $8.81
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.47
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy $69.18
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $18.29
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $9.22
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+8% Synergy $37.49
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+8% Synergy $47.88
Entomb Entomb
+8% Synergy $16.78
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $6.77
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+7% Synergy $10.10
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+7% Synergy $6.58
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+7% Synergy $3.17
Intuition Intuition
+7% Synergy $303.84
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.43
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+6% Synergy $17.03
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+6% Synergy $10.60
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+6% Synergy $15.30
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+6% Synergy $1.69
Split Decision Split Decision
+6% Synergy $1.92
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.46
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+5% Synergy $0.22
Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+5% Synergy $2.77
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.37
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+4% Synergy $13.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.08
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.13
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+3% Synergy $7.93
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $56.33
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.20
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+2% Synergy $0.74
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+2% Synergy $3.24
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $55.57
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
0% Synergy $0.59
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $67.64
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.37
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-3% Synergy $0.30
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $13.67

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kenrith, the Returned King's game plan and control the board.

Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.35
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.42
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+7% Synergy $48.01
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+7% Synergy $8.07
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $9.11
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+6% Synergy $152.43
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+6% Synergy $2.88
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+6% Synergy $0.78
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+6% Synergy $5.25
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+6% Synergy $0.99
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+6% Synergy $0.22
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.34
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+6% Synergy $6.97
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $4.74
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+5% Synergy $0.67
Neoform Neoform
+5% Synergy $0.97
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+5% Synergy $2.63
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+5% Synergy $0.36
Gamble Gamble
+4% Synergy $15.16
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $4.79
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $2063.83
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $6.50
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+3% Synergy $0.18
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $16.33
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+2% Synergy $3.01
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.64
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.82
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.37
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-2% Synergy $2.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.64
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $5.05
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+10% Synergy $1.86
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $5.20
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+7% Synergy $11.48
Heartstone Heartstone
+6% Synergy $3.40
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+6% Synergy $8.80
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+6% Synergy $1.70
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $35.44
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+5% Synergy $0.41
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+5% Synergy $4.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kenrith, the Returned King's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+12% Synergy $3.53
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $3.44
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+9% Synergy $0.51
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+8% Synergy $12.55
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+6% Synergy $1.11
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+6% Synergy $4.08
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+5% Synergy $342.83
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+5% Synergy $0.34
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+5% Synergy $0.88
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+4% Synergy $7.65
Happily Ever After Happily Ever After
+4% Synergy $0.24
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $26.49
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $6.29
Spelunking Spelunking
+1% Synergy $4.00
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
0% Synergy $6.74
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
-1% Synergy $4.46
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-4% Synergy $4.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kenrith, the Returned King to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+3% Synergy $6.99

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+8% Synergy $49.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $28.81
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+5% Synergy $1374.41
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $10.04
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+3% Synergy $3.43
Maze's End Maze's End
+3% Synergy $0.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $59.22
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.57
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+2% Synergy $0.35
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $14.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.13
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-10% Synergy $1.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+9% Synergy $108.93
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $37.54
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $157.73
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $1066.67
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+7% Synergy $712.70
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.63
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $4.77
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.89
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $215.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.19
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.43
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-2% Synergy $32.85
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kenrith, the Returned King decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+10% Synergy $8.57
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $14.49
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $29.76
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $9.33
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+9% Synergy $32.63
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $19.07
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+8% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+8% Synergy $3000.00
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+8% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+8% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $10.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+7% Synergy $33.01
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $28.97
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $35.36
Bayou Bayou
+7% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+7% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $15.83
Taiga Taiga
+6% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+5% Synergy $16.30
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $6.79
Plateau Plateau
+5% Synergy $338.76
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $9.90
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $32.24
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $11.82
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+2% Synergy $7.00
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+1% Synergy $11.74
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $11.06
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+1% Synergy $19.69
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+1% Synergy $13.15
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+1% Synergy $17.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.28
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $8.68
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $10.78
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
0% Synergy $15.76
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $9.18
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-1% Synergy $24.22
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-2% Synergy $7.93
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-2% Synergy $17.48
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.07
The World Tree The World Tree
-4% Synergy $7.92
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-4% Synergy $16.57
Swamp Swamp
-7% Synergy $0.09
Forest Forest
-8% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
-8% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
-10% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.26

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Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
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