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Kenrith, the Returned King
Price tag $1.48

Legendary Creature — Human Noble

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Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 10% Politics 7% Group Hug 6% Legends 5% Humans 4% Lands Matter 4% Monarch 4% Combo 4% +1/+1 Counters 3% Knights 3%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#33 Current Rank
#32 Last Week
#10 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.

Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+5% Synergy $0.12
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
+4% Synergy $0.15
The Regalia The Regalia
+3% Synergy $0.89
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
-1% Synergy $0.13
Starting Town Starting Town
-4% Synergy $10.44

High Synergy Cards

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

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+30% Synergy $4.35
Biomancer's Familiar Biomancer's Familiar
+30% Synergy $0.64
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
+28% Synergy $0.45
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
+25% Synergy $0.40
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $39.90
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.57
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+16% Synergy $1.04
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $9.87
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $9.03
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+14% Synergy $2.42

Top Cards

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

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $8.38
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+13% Synergy $8.12
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+11% Synergy $1.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+10% Synergy $27.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $1.00
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $50.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.01
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $2.01
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.56
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $2.00

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+25% Synergy $6.11
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+15% Synergy $33.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+12% Synergy $49.57
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $57.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+12% Synergy $52.94
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+12% Synergy $16.59
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+12% Synergy $27.51
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+12% Synergy $19.28
Force of Will Force of Will
+11% Synergy $55.97
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+11% Synergy $13.43

Creatures

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

Spore Frog Spore Frog
+13% Synergy $0.34
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+11% Synergy $7.03
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+11% Synergy $11.71
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+10% Synergy $11.74
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+10% Synergy $24.45
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+10% Synergy $4.71
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+10% Synergy $2.99
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+9% Synergy $5.36
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+9% Synergy $0.16
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+8% Synergy $0.29
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+8% Synergy $2.60
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+8% Synergy $12.67
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy $0.36
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+7% Synergy $0.13
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+7% Synergy $1.27
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+7% Synergy $0.14
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+6% Synergy $0.42
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $2.37
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $4.00
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+6% Synergy $11.24
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+6% Synergy $0.18
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+6% Synergy $5.53
Tivit, Seller of Secrets Tivit, Seller of Secrets
+6% Synergy $2.75
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $29.47
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $0.53
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+5% Synergy $4.60
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+5% Synergy $10.42
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+5% Synergy $0.52
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+5% Synergy $0.27
Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
+5% Synergy $9.39
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+5% Synergy $3.90
Magister of Worth Magister of Worth
+5% Synergy $0.24
Aragorn, King of Gondor Aragorn, King of Gondor
+5% Synergy $0.43
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+5% Synergy $202.74
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+5% Synergy $12.95
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+5% Synergy $5.95
Composite Golem Composite Golem
+5% Synergy $0.38
Ballot Broker Ballot Broker
+5% Synergy $0.16
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+4% Synergy $20.31
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+4% Synergy $8.72
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+4% Synergy $18.39
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.22
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+4% Synergy $3.05
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+4% Synergy $0.30
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+2% Synergy $6.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.25
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+1% Synergy $0.85
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $11.64
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+1% Synergy $3.18
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-1% Synergy $1.82

Instants

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

Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $10.79
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $1.34
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+11% Synergy $14.95
Silence Silence
+10% Synergy $6.40
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+10% Synergy $22.34
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+9% Synergy $19.12
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.82
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+9% Synergy $7.06
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+9% Synergy $8.00
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+9% Synergy $9.99
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $49.49
Entomb Entomb
+9% Synergy $13.37
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+8% Synergy $11.79
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+8% Synergy $10.91
Intuition Intuition
+8% Synergy $178.90
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+7% Synergy $9.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $2.96
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+7% Synergy $1.84
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+7% Synergy $15.98
Split Decision Split Decision
+7% Synergy $1.03
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.87
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $41.85
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+5% Synergy $0.14
Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+5% Synergy $1.54
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.97
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+4% Synergy $4.98
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+4% Synergy $8.72
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $40.56
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $1.00
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+2% Synergy $3.13
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+1% Synergy $2.10
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $44.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $44.97
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $2.09
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.45
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-4% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $10.34

Sorceries

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

Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.36
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+9% Synergy $22.85
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+8% Synergy $1.15
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.23
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+7% Synergy $110.81
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $7.32
Neoform Neoform
+7% Synergy $0.81
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+7% Synergy $5.51
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $5.17
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+6% Synergy $0.90
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+6% Synergy $0.92
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+6% Synergy $0.16
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+6% Synergy $0.68
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.20
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+6% Synergy $4.80
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $8.12
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $2.07
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+5% Synergy $1467.68
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+5% Synergy $1.54
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+5% Synergy $0.20
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $3.75
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $10.00
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+3% Synergy $0.38
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.26
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+2% Synergy $1.75
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.44
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.00
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $1.74
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.42
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-3% Synergy $3.48
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.49
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.92
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $2.50

Utility Artifacts

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $64.49
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+11% Synergy $2.32
Heartstone Heartstone
+7% Synergy $1.96
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $4.56
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+6% Synergy $6.94
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+6% Synergy $6.93
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $42.87
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+5% Synergy $1.03
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+5% Synergy $0.40
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+5% Synergy $4.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.49

Enchantments

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

Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+12% Synergy $4.04
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $2.12
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+9% Synergy $8.13
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+8% Synergy $0.65
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+6% Synergy $247.54
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+6% Synergy $0.47
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+5% Synergy $2.91
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+5% Synergy $0.85
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+5% Synergy $0.91
Happily Ever After Happily Ever After
+5% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+5% Synergy $4.18
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+5% Synergy $3.45
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+4% Synergy $6.60
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+4% Synergy $6.47
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $25.41
Spelunking Spelunking
+1% Synergy $1.80
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
-1% Synergy $2.99
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-2% Synergy $6.15
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-5% Synergy $3.41

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+3% Synergy $3.51

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+9% Synergy $29.51
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $111.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $17.84
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+5% Synergy $977.12
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+3% Synergy $1.62
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $6.78
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $48.60
Maze's End Maze's End
+2% Synergy $1.13
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+2% Synergy $0.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $1.00
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+2% Synergy $35.00
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $8.36
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $4.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+10% Synergy $97.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $23.54
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+10% Synergy $68.59
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $629.02
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+8% Synergy $444.47
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+7% Synergy $58.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.01
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+5% Synergy $30.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $2.00
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $2.87
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $153.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $1.97
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
0% Synergy $0.80
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $2.00
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-3% Synergy $31.83
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-6% Synergy $2.53

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+11% Synergy $17.02
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $11.68
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+10% Synergy $29.32
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+10% Synergy $6.54
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $21.07
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+9% Synergy $14.44
Savannah Savannah
+9% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+9% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+9% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+9% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $23.94
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $18.85
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $23.09
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+8% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+8% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+8% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $8.98
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $11.77
Taiga Taiga
+7% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $11.94
Plateau Plateau
+6% Synergy $338.02
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $23.79
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $11.40
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $14.12
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $13.09
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+2% Synergy $12.53
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+1% Synergy $16.40
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $17.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $1.00
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $11.61
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $15.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $1.00
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-1% Synergy $10.31
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $15.02
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.05
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-1% Synergy $11.14
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-1% Synergy $19.63
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-2% Synergy $10.30
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-2% Synergy $17.87
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-3% Synergy $19.68
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-4% Synergy $12.69
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.05
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-5% Synergy $14.76
The World Tree The World Tree
-6% Synergy $4.18
Forest Forest
-8% Synergy $1.19
Island Island
-8% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
-8% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
-11% Synergy $0.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.16

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