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Kosei, Penitent Warlord
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureOgre Samurai

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

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

#990 Current Rank
#1056 Last Week
#881 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kosei, Penitent Warlord.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kosei, Penitent Warlord decks.

Panther Habit Panther Habit
+10% Synergy
Captain America's Shield Captain America's Shield
+3% Synergy $5.86
Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
0% Synergy $0.29
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
-2% Synergy $10.23
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
-2% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kosei, Penitent Warlord's abilities and overall game plan.

Ring of Kalonia Ring of Kalonia
+73% Synergy $0.47
Forced Adaptation Forced Adaptation
+71% Synergy $0.30
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+70% Synergy $1.79
Rancor Rancor
+69% Synergy $1.63
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+65% Synergy $0.30
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+62% Synergy $0.98
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+62% Synergy $0.24
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+61% Synergy $0.12
Strong Back Strong Back
+61% Synergy $1.55
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+61% Synergy $2.03

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kosei, Penitent Warlord decks.

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+59% Synergy $0.77
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+56% Synergy $0.75
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+55% Synergy $10.56
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+54% Synergy $0.23
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
+53% Synergy $0.27
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+52% Synergy $3.53
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+48% Synergy $1.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+47% Synergy $1.95
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+8% Synergy $0.23
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kosei, Penitent Warlord's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+47% Synergy $1.13
Generous Visitor Generous Visitor
+45% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+43% Synergy $0.33
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+36% Synergy $5.04
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+36% Synergy $13.02
Titanoth Rex Titanoth Rex
+30% Synergy $0.38
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+25% Synergy $21.97
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+25% Synergy $0.28
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+20% Synergy $0.90
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+20% Synergy $4.99
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+20% Synergy $0.30
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+17% Synergy $4.85
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+16% Synergy $1.11
Tajuru Preserver Tajuru Preserver
+16% Synergy $3.55
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+15% Synergy $3.36
Isao, Enlightened Bushi Isao, Enlightened Bushi
+12% Synergy $0.81
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+11% Synergy $0.28
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+11% Synergy $2.60
Thundering Mightmare Thundering Mightmare
+9% Synergy $0.43
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.42
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+8% Synergy $2.17
Animal Attendant Animal Attendant
+8% Synergy $2.17
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+8% Synergy $2.77
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+7% Synergy $0.18
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+7% Synergy $2.62
Biophagus Biophagus
+7% Synergy $17.26
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+6% Synergy $0.99
Thrun, Breaker of Silence Thrun, Breaker of Silence
+6% Synergy $0.27
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+6% Synergy $0.58
Hornbash Mentor Hornbash Mentor
+5% Synergy $0.22
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+4% Synergy $65.04
Agonasaur Rex Agonasaur Rex
+3% Synergy $0.91
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+2% Synergy $2.50
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+2% Synergy $1.89
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+2% Synergy $0.26
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $27.17
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+0% Synergy $0.21
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
0% Synergy $0.31
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $11.91
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
-1% Synergy $0.60
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-1% Synergy $0.93
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
-3% Synergy $3.70
Vigor Vigor
-5% Synergy $15.99
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
-5% Synergy $0.41
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-6% Synergy $3.05

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kosei, Penitent Warlord safe.

Silkguard Silkguard
+47% Synergy $0.35
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+42% Synergy $0.39
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+41% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+29% Synergy $0.30
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+29% Synergy $0.21
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+20% Synergy $5.73
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+17% Synergy $0.97
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+14% Synergy $0.39
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+13% Synergy $0.43
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+13% Synergy $0.29
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+11% Synergy $0.29
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+11% Synergy $0.28
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+9% Synergy $5.07
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+7% Synergy $0.22
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+7% Synergy $0.33
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+6% Synergy $0.96
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+6% Synergy $0.39
Saved by the Shell Saved by the Shell
+5% Synergy $0.25
Savage Summoning Savage Summoning
+5% Synergy $1.31
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy $0.85
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+4% Synergy $0.71
Overprotect Overprotect
+4% Synergy $0.85
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.46
Fog Fog
+4% Synergy $1.14
Trash the Town Trash the Town
+4% Synergy $0.30
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.71
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.21
Ram Through Ram Through
+2% Synergy $0.45
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+1% Synergy $0.31
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+1% Synergy $0.45
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+0% Synergy $0.41
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+0% Synergy $0.36
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
-1% Synergy $31.81
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-2% Synergy $4.07
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-2% Synergy $8.93
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-5% Synergy $6.27
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $14.58
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-18% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kosei, Penitent Warlord's game plan and control the board.

Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+12% Synergy $0.11
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+9% Synergy $0.18
Curse of the Werefox Curse of the Werefox
+7% Synergy $0.15
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.44
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $7.05
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+5% Synergy $0.52
Felling Blow Felling Blow
+4% Synergy $0.18
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.65
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+1% Synergy $0.35
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+0% Synergy $2.46
Regrowth Regrowth
+0% Synergy $0.49
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
0% Synergy $1.92
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $2.40
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.31
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-2% Synergy $3.53
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.50
Bushwhack Bushwhack
-3% Synergy $0.27
Harmonize Harmonize
-3% Synergy $0.26
Explore Explore
-5% Synergy $0.22
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-5% Synergy $5.52
Cultivate Cultivate
-7% Synergy $0.35
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-8% Synergy $0.92

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+48% Synergy $0.26
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+44% Synergy $0.24
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+42% Synergy $2.69
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+41% Synergy $5.29
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+39% Synergy $3.65
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+34% Synergy $0.35
Power Fist Power Fist
+34% Synergy $13.36
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+33% Synergy $45.61
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+32% Synergy $6.29
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+31% Synergy $4.17
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+28% Synergy $6.67
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+27% Synergy $26.88
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+26% Synergy $5.78
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+25% Synergy $30.98
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+25% Synergy $12.74
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+22% Synergy $7.90
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+21% Synergy $2.53
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+21% Synergy $1.01
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+21% Synergy $0.21
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+21% Synergy $4.79
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+19% Synergy $3.22
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+18% Synergy $2.95
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+17% Synergy $1.44
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+16% Synergy $3.15
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+16% Synergy $0.27
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+16% Synergy $6.50
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+14% Synergy $0.57
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+13% Synergy $0.13
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+13% Synergy $0.38
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+12% Synergy $0.31
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+12% Synergy $0.30
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+12% Synergy $5.05
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+11% Synergy $1.25
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+10% Synergy $34.43
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+10% Synergy $14.39
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+9% Synergy $4.74
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+9% Synergy $0.23
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+9% Synergy $2.61
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+9% Synergy $3.22
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+8% Synergy $0.93
Short Bow Short Bow
+7% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $6.54
Novel Nunchaku Novel Nunchaku
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $46.47
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $12.01
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+1% Synergy $70.05
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+0% Synergy $4.54
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-8% Synergy $11.75
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-10% Synergy $3.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kosei, Penitent Warlord's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Predatory Hunger Predatory Hunger
+51% Synergy $0.71
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+51% Synergy $3.64
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+44% Synergy $0.38
Level Up Level Up
+43% Synergy $2.37
Concord with the Kami Concord with the Kami
+38% Synergy $0.26
Well Rested Well Rested
+33% Synergy $2.74
Mark of Sakiko Mark of Sakiko
+31% Synergy $2.89
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+25% Synergy $2.56
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+24% Synergy $0.24
Audacity Audacity
+23% Synergy $0.38
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.27
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+16% Synergy $2.56
Crystalline Armor Crystalline Armor
+16% Synergy $0.41
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+15% Synergy $0.42
One with Nature One with Nature
+14% Synergy $3.25
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+14% Synergy $1.60
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+13% Synergy $0.22
Seismic Tutelage Seismic Tutelage
+13% Synergy $0.91
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+12% Synergy $1.64
Setessan Training Setessan Training
+12% Synergy $0.19
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+11% Synergy $0.30
Colossification Colossification
+11% Synergy $0.62
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+8% Synergy $1.03
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+8% Synergy $0.34
Super State Super State
+8% Synergy $21.17
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+7% Synergy $0.44
Animal Friend Animal Friend
+7% Synergy $0.33
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+7% Synergy $1.03
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+7% Synergy $0.29
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+7% Synergy $9.94
Gaea's Embrace Gaea's Embrace
+6% Synergy $0.40
Grafted Growth Grafted Growth
+6% Synergy $0.26
Dryad's Favor Dryad's Favor
+6% Synergy $0.22
Talons of Wildwood Talons of Wildwood
+6% Synergy $0.20
New Horizons New Horizons
+6% Synergy $0.21
Crystal Carapace Crystal Carapace
+6% Synergy $0.10
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+5% Synergy $1.24
Frantic Strength Frantic Strength
+5% Synergy $0.16
Ferocity Ferocity
+5% Synergy $0.24
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+5% Synergy $1.71
One with the Kami One with the Kami
+5% Synergy $0.35
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.15
Fortitude Fortitude
+4% Synergy $0.27
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+4% Synergy $0.54
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+3% Synergy $0.38
Lignify Lignify
+2% Synergy $1.73
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+0% Synergy $5.63
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-3% Synergy $1.63
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-7% Synergy $26.78
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-13% Synergy $2.84

Utility Lands

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

Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+48% Synergy $3.01
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+43% Synergy $0.27
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+40% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+35% Synergy $0.38
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+29% Synergy $0.33
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+26% Synergy $0.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $2.94
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+16% Synergy $13.56
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.38
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.34
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.52
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+3% Synergy $76.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $40.73
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $15.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $7.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+0% Synergy $0.40
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.26
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.80
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $50.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $15.43
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $51.37
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-11% Synergy $0.35
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-21% Synergy $7.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $2.51
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+12% Synergy $18.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $4.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kosei, Penitent Warlord decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+39% Synergy $0.27
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+29% Synergy $0.21
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+7% Synergy $0.28
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+6% Synergy $8.76
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $7.05
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.46
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.65
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.54
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-2% Synergy $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.33

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