Average Deck for Kenrith, the Returned King - Expensive Burn
Alternate Names:
Théoden, Strength RestoredThéoden, Strength Restored, Noctis Lucis CaelumNoctis Lucis Caelum
Kenrith, the Returned King
Rank #19
2decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Kenrith, the Returned KingKenrith, the Returned King
Creatures (25)
- 1Atraxa, Grand UnifierAtraxa, Grand Unifier
- 1Biomancer's FamiliarBiomancer's Familiar
- 1Bloom TenderBloom Tender
- 1Captain SisayCaptain Sisay
- 1Deathrite ShamanDeathrite Shaman
- 1Eidolon of RhetoricEidolon of Rhetoric
- 1Eidolon of the Great RevelEidolon of the Great Revel
- 1Elesh Norn, Grand CenobiteElesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
- 1Elesh Norn, Mother of MachinesElesh Norn, Mother of Machines
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Faeburrow ElderFaeburrow Elder
- 1Harsh MentorHarsh Mentor
- 1Jodah, the UnifierJodah, the Unifier
- 1Kambal, Consul of AllocationKambal, Consul of Allocation
- 1Kethis, the Hidden HandKethis, the Hidden Hand
- 1Noble HierarchNoble Hierarch
- 1Peregrine DrakePeregrine Drake
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Seedborn MuseSeedborn Muse
- 1Shanid, Sleepers' ScourgeShanid, Sleepers' Scourge
- 1Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1Syr Konrad, the GrimSyr Konrad, the Grim
- 1Terra, Herald of HopeTerra, Herald of Hope
- 1Thalia, Heretic CatharThalia, Heretic Cathar
- 1Yawgmoth, Thran PhysicianYawgmoth, Thran Physician
Instants (12)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Clever ConcealmentClever Concealment
- 1Deadly DisputeDeadly Dispute
- 1Dovin's VetoDovin's Veto
- 1Eladamri's CallEladamri's Call
- 1Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Nexus of FateNexus of Fate
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
Sorceries (7)
- 1FarewellFarewell
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Life from the LoamLife from the Loam
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1NeoformNeoform
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
Artifacts (8)
- 1Ankh of MishraAnkh of Mishra
- 1Chromatic LanternChromatic Lantern
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Perpetual TimepiecePerpetual Timepiece
- 1Relic of LegendsRelic of Legends
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (12)
- 1Annie Joins UpAnnie Joins Up
- 1Blind ObedienceBlind Obedience
- 1Burning EarthBurning Earth
- 1Citadel of PainCitadel of Pain
- 1Guardian ProjectGuardian Project
- 1ManabarbsManabarbs
- 1Price of GloryPrice of Glory
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Ripples of UndeathRipples of Undeath
- 1Rule of LawRule of Law
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Training GroundsTraining Grounds
Lands (35)
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1BayouBayou
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Bountiful PromenadeBountiful Promenade
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Forbidden OrchardForbidden Orchard
- 1ForestForest
- 1Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 1PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Plaza of HeroesPlaza of Heroes
- 1Raffine's TowerRaffine's Tower
- 1Reflecting PoolReflecting Pool
- 1Sandsteppe CitadelSandsteppe Citadel
- 1SavannahSavannah
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1ScrublandScrubland
- 1SwampSwamp
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Undergrowth StadiumUndergrowth Stadium
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Wastewood VergeWastewood Verge
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
Biomancer's Familiar
Biomancer's Familiar
Bloom Tender
Bloom Tender
Captain Sisay
Captain Sisay
Deathrite Shaman
Deathrite Shaman
Eidolon of Rhetoric
Eidolon of Rhetoric
Eidolon of the Great Revel
Eidolon of the Great Revel
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Faeburrow Elder
Faeburrow Elder
Harsh Mentor
Harsh Mentor
Jodah, the Unifier
Jodah, the Unifier
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
Kethis, the Hidden Hand
Kethis, the Hidden Hand
Noble Hierarch
Noble Hierarch
Peregrine Drake
Peregrine Drake
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Seedborn Muse
Seedborn Muse
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Syr Konrad, the Grim
Syr Konrad, the Grim
Terra, Herald of Hope
Terra, Herald of Hope
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
Instants (12)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Clever Concealment
Clever Concealment
Deadly Dispute
Deadly Dispute
Dovin's Veto
Dovin's Veto
Eladamri's Call
Eladamri's Call
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Nexus of Fate
Nexus of Fate
Silence
Silence
Swan Song
Swan Song
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (7)
Farewell
Farewell
Farseek
Farseek
Life from the Loam
Life from the Loam
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Neoform
Neoform
Three Visits
Three Visits
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (8)
Ankh of Mishra
Ankh of Mishra
Chromatic Lantern
Chromatic Lantern
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Perpetual Timepiece
Perpetual Timepiece
Relic of Legends
Relic of Legends
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (12)
Annie Joins Up
Annie Joins Up
Blind Obedience
Blind Obedience
Burning Earth
Burning Earth
Citadel of Pain
Citadel of Pain
Guardian Project
Guardian Project
Manabarbs
Manabarbs
Price of Glory
Price of Glory
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Ripples of Undeath
Ripples of Undeath
Rule of Law
Rule of Law
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Training Grounds
Training Grounds
Lands (32)
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Badlands
Badlands
Bayou
Bayou
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Bountiful Promenade
Bountiful Promenade
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Forbidden Orchard
Forbidden Orchard
Gaea's Cradle
Gaea's Cradle
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Godless Shrine
Godless Shrine
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Overgrown Tomb
Overgrown Tomb
Plateau
Plateau
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
Raffine's Tower
Raffine's Tower
Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
Sandsteppe Citadel
Sandsteppe Citadel
Savannah
Savannah
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Scrubland
Scrubland
Taiga
Taiga
Temple Garden
Temple Garden
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Undergrowth Stadium
Undergrowth Stadium
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Wastewood Verge
Wastewood Verge
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (3)
Forest
Forest
Plains
Plains
Swamp
Swamp