Average Deck for Théoden, Strength Restored - Budget Lands Matter
Original Name:
Kenrith, the Returned KingKenrith, the Returned King
Théoden, Strength Restored
Rank #19
27decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Théoden, Strength RestoredThéoden, Strength Restored
Creatures (23)
- 1Archway AngelArchway Angel
- 1Biomancer's FamiliarBiomancer's Familiar
- 1Bonny Pall, ClearcutterBonny Pall, Clearcutter
- 1Charging StrifeknightCharging Strifeknight
- 1District GuideDistrict Guide
- 1Faeburrow ElderFaeburrow Elder
- 1Gate ColossusGate Colossus
- 1Gatebreaker RamGatebreaker Ram
- 1Gatecreeper VineGatecreeper Vine
- 1Gatekeeper GargoyleGatekeeper Gargoyle
- 1Gateway SneakGateway Sneak
- 1Greenside WatcherGreenside Watcher
- 1Mina and Denn, WildbornMina and Denn, Wildborn
- 1Nine-Fingers KeeneNine-Fingers Keene
- 1Rampaging BalothsRampaging Baloths
- 1SabotenderSabotender
- 1Sage of the MazeSage of the Maze
- 1Sakura-Tribe ElderSakura-Tribe Elder
- 1Scute SwarmScute Swarm
- 1Tatyova, Benthic DruidTatyova, Benthic Druid
- 1Tireless ProvisionerTireless Provisioner
- 1Ulvenwald HydraUlvenwald Hydra
- 1Zirda, the DawnwakerZirda, the Dawnwaker
Instants (8)
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Crop RotationCrop Rotation
- 1Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1Harsh AnnotationHarsh Annotation
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (12)
- 1Broken BondBroken Bond
- 1Circuitous RouteCircuitous Route
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1ExploreExplore
- 1Explore the UnderdarkExplore the Underdark
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Gates AblazeGates Ablaze
- 1Open the GatesOpen the Gates
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
- 1Reap and SowReap and Sow
- 1Sylvan ScryingSylvan Scrying
- 1Tempt with DiscoveryTempt with Discovery
Artifacts (7)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chromatic LanternChromatic Lantern
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Expedition MapExpedition Map
- 1Glaive of the GuildpactGlaive of the Guildpact
- 1Navigation OrbNavigation Orb
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
Enchantments (8)
- 1Crackling PerimeterCrackling Perimeter
- 1Felidar RetreatFelidar Retreat
- 1Ghostly PrisonGhostly Prison
- 1Guild SummitGuild Summit
- 1Hold the GatesHold the Gates
- 1Prismatic OmenPrismatic Omen
- 1SpelunkingSpelunking
- 1Wilderness ReclamationWilderness Reclamation
Lands (41)
- 1Azorius GuildgateAzorius Guildgate
- 1Baldur's GateBaldur's Gate
- 1Basilisk GateBasilisk Gate
- 1Black Dragon GateBlack Dragon Gate
- 1Boros GuildgateBoros Guildgate
- 1Citadel GateCitadel Gate
- 1CliffgateCliffgate
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dimir GuildgateDimir Guildgate
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 4ForestForest
- 1Gateway PlazaGateway Plaza
- 1Golgari GuildgateGolgari Guildgate
- 1Gond GateGond Gate
- 1Gruul GuildgateGruul Guildgate
- 1Heap GateHeap Gate
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Izzet GuildgateIzzet Guildgate
- 1Manor GateManor Gate
- 1Maze's EndMaze's End
- 3MountainMountain
- 1Orzhov GuildgateOrzhov Guildgate
- 4PlainsPlains
- 1Rakdos GuildgateRakdos Guildgate
- 1Sea GateSea Gate
- 1Selesnya GuildgateSelesnya Guildgate
- 1Simic GuildgateSimic Guildgate
- 3SwampSwamp
Archway Angel
Archway Angel
Biomancer's Familiar
Biomancer's Familiar
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
Charging Strifeknight
Charging Strifeknight
District Guide
District Guide
Faeburrow Elder
Faeburrow Elder
Gatebreaker Ram
Gatebreaker Ram
Gate Colossus
Gate Colossus
Gatecreeper Vine
Gatecreeper Vine
Gatekeeper Gargoyle
Gatekeeper Gargoyle
Gateway Sneak
Gateway Sneak
Greenside Watcher
Greenside Watcher
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
Nine-Fingers Keene
Nine-Fingers Keene
Rampaging Baloths
Rampaging Baloths
Sabotender
Sabotender
Sage of the Maze
Sage of the Maze
Sakura-Tribe Elder
Sakura-Tribe Elder
Scute Swarm
Scute Swarm
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tireless Provisioner
Tireless Provisioner
Ulvenwald Hydra
Ulvenwald Hydra
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
Instants (8)
Beast Within
Beast Within
Counterspell
Counterspell
Crop Rotation
Crop Rotation
Growth Spiral
Growth Spiral
Harsh Annotation
Harsh Annotation
Negate
Negate
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (12)
Broken Bond
Broken Bond
Circuitous Route
Circuitous Route
Cultivate
Cultivate
Explore
Explore
Explore the Underdark
Explore the Underdark
Farseek
Farseek
Gates Ablaze
Gates Ablaze
Open the Gates
Open the Gates
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Reap and Sow
Reap and Sow
Sylvan Scrying
Sylvan Scrying
Tempt with Discovery
Tempt with Discovery
Artifacts (7)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chromatic Lantern
Chromatic Lantern
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Expedition Map
Expedition Map
Glaive of the Guildpact
Glaive of the Guildpact
Navigation Orb
Navigation Orb
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Enchantments (8)
Crackling Perimeter
Crackling Perimeter
Felidar Retreat
Felidar Retreat
Ghostly Prison
Ghostly Prison
Guild Summit
Guild Summit
Hold the Gates
Hold the Gates
Prismatic Omen
Prismatic Omen
Spelunking
Spelunking
Wilderness Reclamation
Wilderness Reclamation
Lands (24)
Azorius Guildgate
Azorius Guildgate
Baldur's Gate
Baldur's Gate
Basilisk Gate
Basilisk Gate
Black Dragon Gate
Black Dragon Gate
Boros Guildgate
Boros Guildgate
Citadel Gate
Citadel Gate
Cliffgate
Cliffgate
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dimir Guildgate
Dimir Guildgate
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Gateway Plaza
Gateway Plaza
Golgari Guildgate
Golgari Guildgate
Gond Gate
Gond Gate
Gruul Guildgate
Gruul Guildgate
Heap Gate
Heap Gate
Izzet Guildgate
Izzet Guildgate
Manor Gate
Manor Gate
Maze's End
Maze's End
Orzhov Guildgate
Orzhov Guildgate
Rakdos Guildgate
Rakdos Guildgate
Sea Gate
Sea Gate
Selesnya Guildgate
Selesnya Guildgate
Simic Guildgate
Simic Guildgate
Basics (5)
Forest
4 Forest
Island
3 Island
Mountain
3 Mountain
Plains
4 Plains
Swamp
3 Swamp