Average Deck for Théoden, Strength Restored - Budget Politics
Original Name:
Kenrith, the Returned KingKenrith, the Returned King
Théoden, Strength Restored
Rank #19
45decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Théoden, Strength RestoredThéoden, Strength Restored
Creatures (23)
- 1Ballot BrokerBallot Broker
- 1Biomancer's FamiliarBiomancer's Familiar
- 1Brago's RepresentativeBrago's Representative
- 1Custodi SquireCustodi Squire
- 1Círdan the ShipwrightCírdan the Shipwright
- 1Elrond of the White CouncilElrond of the White Council
- 1Emissary GreenEmissary Green
- 1Erestor of the CouncilErestor of the Council
- 1Gluntch, the BestowerGluntch, the Bestower
- 1Grudge KeeperGrudge Keeper
- 1Gwafa Hazid, ProfiteerGwafa Hazid, Profiteer
- 1Humble DefectorHumble Defector
- 1Lieutenants of the GuardLieutenants of the Guard
- 1Magister of WorthMagister of Worth
- 1Orzhov AdvokistOrzhov Advokist
- 1Queen MarchesaQueen Marchesa
- 1Selvala, Explorer ReturnedSelvala, Explorer Returned
- 1Spore FrogSpore Frog
- 1The Council of FourThe Council of Four
- 1The Second DoctorThe Second Doctor
- 1The ValeyardThe Valeyard
- 1Tivit, Seller of SecretsTivit, Seller of Secrets
- 1Zirda, the DawnwakerZirda, the Dawnwaker
Instants (9)
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1Illusion of ChoiceIllusion of Choice
- 1Out of BoundsOut of Bounds
- 1Sail into the WestSail into the West
- 1Split DecisionSplit Decision
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Tempt with MayhemTempt with Mayhem
- 1This Is How It EndsThis Is How It Ends
- 1Trap the TrespassersTrap the Trespassers
Sorceries (15)
- 1Bite of the Black RoseBite of the Black Rose
- 1Capital PunishmentCapital Punishment
- 1Council's JudgmentCouncil's Judgment
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1Mob VerdictMob Verdict
- 1Plea for PowerPlea for Power
- 1Prisoner's DilemmaPrisoner's Dilemma
- 1Promise of LoyaltyPromise of Loyalty
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
- 1Secret RendezvousSecret Rendezvous
- 1Tempt with DiscoveryTempt with Discovery
- 1Travel Through CaradhrasTravel Through Caradhras
- 1Truth or ConsequencesTruth or Consequences
- 1Tyrant's ChoiceTyrant's Choice
- 1Virtus's ManeuverVirtus's Maneuver
Artifacts (8)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chromatic LanternChromatic Lantern
- 1Coercive PortalCoercive Portal
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Model of UnityModel of Unity
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Tempting ContractTempting Contract
Enchantments (7)
- 1Curse of OpulenceCurse of Opulence
- 1Ghostly PrisonGhostly Prison
- 1Happily Ever AfterHappily Ever After
- 1PropagandaPropaganda
- 1Trial of a Time LordTrial of a Time Lord
- 1Vault 11: Voter's DilemmaVault 11: Voter's Dilemma
- 1Wilderness ReclamationWilderness Reclamation
Lands (37)
- 1Arcane SanctumArcane Sanctum
- 1Citadel GateCitadel Gate
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Crumbling NecropolisCrumbling Necropolis
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 5ForestForest
- 1Frontier BivouacFrontier Bivouac
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Jungle ShrineJungle Shrine
- 3MountainMountain
- 1Mystic MonasteryMystic Monastery
- 1Nomad OutpostNomad Outpost
- 1Opulent PalaceOpulent Palace
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 5PlainsPlains
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Sandsteppe CitadelSandsteppe Citadel
- 1Savage LandsSavage Lands
- 1Sea GateSea Gate
- 1Seaside CitadelSeaside Citadel
- 3SwampSwamp
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
Ballot Broker
Ballot Broker
Biomancer's Familiar
Biomancer's Familiar
Brago's Representative
Brago's Representative
Círdan the Shipwright
Círdan the Shipwright
Custodi Squire
Custodi Squire
Elrond of the White Council
Elrond of the White Council
Emissary Green
Emissary Green
Erestor of the Council
Erestor of the Council
Gluntch, the Bestower
Gluntch, the Bestower
Grudge Keeper
Grudge Keeper
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
Humble Defector
Humble Defector
Lieutenants of the Guard
Lieutenants of the Guard
Magister of Worth
Magister of Worth
Orzhov Advokist
Orzhov Advokist
Queen Marchesa
Queen Marchesa
Selvala, Explorer Returned
Selvala, Explorer Returned
Spore Frog
Spore Frog
The Council of Four
The Council of Four
The Second Doctor
The Second Doctor
The Valeyard
The Valeyard
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
Instants (9)
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Illusion of Choice
Illusion of Choice
Out of Bounds
Out of Bounds
Sail into the West
Sail into the West
Split Decision
Split Decision
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Tempt with Mayhem
Tempt with Mayhem
This Is How It Ends
This Is How It Ends
Trap the Trespassers
Trap the Trespassers
Sorceries (15)
Bite of the Black Rose
Bite of the Black Rose
Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment
Council's Judgment
Council's Judgment
Cultivate
Cultivate
Mob Verdict
Mob Verdict
Plea for Power
Plea for Power
Prisoner's Dilemma
Prisoner's Dilemma
Promise of Loyalty
Promise of Loyalty
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Secret Rendezvous
Secret Rendezvous
Tempt with Discovery
Tempt with Discovery
Travel Through Caradhras
Travel Through Caradhras
Truth or Consequences
Truth or Consequences
Tyrant's Choice
Tyrant's Choice
Virtus's Maneuver
Virtus's Maneuver
Artifacts (8)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chromatic Lantern
Chromatic Lantern
Coercive Portal
Coercive Portal
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Model of Unity
Model of Unity
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Tempting Contract
Tempting Contract
Enchantments (7)
Curse of Opulence
Curse of Opulence
Ghostly Prison
Ghostly Prison
Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After
Propaganda
Propaganda
Trial of a Time Lord
Trial of a Time Lord
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
Wilderness Reclamation
Wilderness Reclamation
Lands (18)
Arcane Sanctum
Arcane Sanctum
Citadel Gate
Citadel Gate
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crumbling Necropolis
Crumbling Necropolis
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Frontier Bivouac
Frontier Bivouac
Jungle Shrine
Jungle Shrine
Mystic Monastery
Mystic Monastery
Nomad Outpost
Nomad Outpost
Opulent Palace
Opulent Palace
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Sandsteppe Citadel
Sandsteppe Citadel
Savage Lands
Savage Lands
Sea Gate
Sea Gate
Seaside Citadel
Seaside Citadel
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Basics (5)
Forest
5 Forest
Island
3 Island
Mountain
3 Mountain
Plains
5 Plains
Swamp
3 Swamp