Average Deck for Kenrith, the Returned King - Expensive Lands Matter
Alternate Names:
Noctis Lucis CaelumNoctis Lucis Caelum, Théoden, Strength RestoredThéoden, Strength Restored
Kenrith, the Returned King
Rank #19
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Kenrith, the Returned KingKenrith, the Returned King
Creatures (19)
- 1Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre StraitAesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
- 1Azusa, Lost but SeekingAzusa, Lost but Seeking
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Bloom TenderBloom Tender
- 1Deathrite ShamanDeathrite Shaman
- 1Dryad of the Ilysian GroveDryad of the Ilysian Grove
- 1Emeritus of WoeEmeritus of Woe
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Grizzlegom, Hurloon HeroGrizzlegom, Hurloon Hero
- 1Lotus CobraLotus Cobra
- 1Magmablood ArchaicMagmablood Archaic
- 1Ramunap ExcavatorRamunap Excavator
- 1Scute SwarmScute Swarm
- 1Seedborn MuseSeedborn Muse
- 1Tatyova, Benthic DruidTatyova, Benthic Druid
- 1The NecrobloomThe Necrobloom
- 1Transcendent ArchaicTranscendent Archaic
- 1Wildgrowth ArchaicWildgrowth Archaic
- 1Zirda, the DawnwakerZirda, the Dawnwaker
Instants (11)
- 1Assassin's TrophyAssassin's Trophy
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Crop RotationCrop Rotation
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Eladamri's CallEladamri's Call
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
- 1Worldly TutorWorldly Tutor
Sorceries (11)
- 1Arcane OmensArcane Omens
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Nature's RhythmNature's Rhythm
- 1Tempt with DiscoveryTempt with Discovery
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Together as OneTogether as One
Artifacts (8)
- 1Amulet of VigorAmulet of Vigor
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chromatic LanternChromatic Lantern
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Crucible of WorldsCrucible of Worlds
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (8)
- 1BurgeoningBurgeoning
- 1ExplorationExploration
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1SpelunkingSpelunking
- 1Sylvan LibrarySylvan Library
- 1Training GroundsTraining Grounds
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Elspeth, Storm SlayerElspeth, Storm Slayer
Lands (41)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1BayouBayou
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Field of the DeadField of the Dead
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1ForestForest
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 1PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1SavannahSavannah
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1ScrublandScrubland
- 1Spara's HeadquartersSpara's Headquarters
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1The World TreeThe World Tree
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1TundraTundra
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Bloom Tender
Bloom Tender
Deathrite Shaman
Deathrite Shaman
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
Emeritus of Woe
Emeritus of Woe
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Grizzlegom, Hurloon Hero
Grizzlegom, Hurloon Hero
Lotus Cobra
Lotus Cobra
Magmablood Archaic
Magmablood Archaic
Ramunap Excavator
Ramunap Excavator
Scute Swarm
Scute Swarm
Seedborn Muse
Seedborn Muse
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
The Necrobloom
The Necrobloom
Transcendent Archaic
Transcendent Archaic
Wildgrowth Archaic
Wildgrowth Archaic
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
Instants (11)
Assassin's Trophy
Assassin's Trophy
Counterspell
Counterspell
Crop Rotation
Crop Rotation
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Eladamri's Call
Eladamri's Call
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Swan Song
Swan Song
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Worldly Tutor
Worldly Tutor
Sorceries (11)
Arcane Omens
Arcane Omens
Cultivate
Cultivate
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Farseek
Farseek
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Nature's Rhythm
Nature's Rhythm
Tempt with Discovery
Tempt with Discovery
Three Visits
Three Visits
Together as One
Together as One
Artifacts (8)
Amulet of Vigor
Amulet of Vigor
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chromatic Lantern
Chromatic Lantern
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Crucible of Worlds
Crucible of Worlds
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (8)
Burgeoning
Burgeoning
Exploration
Exploration
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Spelunking
Spelunking
Sylvan Library
Sylvan Library
Training Grounds
Training Grounds
Planeswalkers (1)
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Lands (38)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Badlands
Badlands
Bayou
Bayou
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Field of the Dead
Field of the Dead
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Godless Shrine
Godless Shrine
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Overgrown Tomb
Overgrown Tomb
Plateau
Plateau
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Savannah
Savannah
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Scrubland
Scrubland
Spara's Headquarters
Spara's Headquarters
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Taiga
Taiga
Temple Garden
Temple Garden
The World Tree
The World Tree
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Tundra
Tundra
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (3)
Forest
Forest
Island
Island
Plains
Plains