Kenessos, Priest of Thassa (Commander) - Optimized

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
Rank #496
45decks
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Omni-Changeling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Loch Mare
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serpent of Yawning Depths
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
80%synergy
Spawning Kraken
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
79%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Training Grounds
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Preordain
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Scroll Rack
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Whelming Wave
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Starwinder
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Inkwell Leviathan
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Tromokratis
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Seedborn Muse
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Stormsurge Kraken
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Glacier Godmaw
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Omen Hawker
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
The Reality Chip
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Simic Sky Swallower
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Kederekt Leviathan
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Biblioplex Kraken
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Trench Behemoth
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Famished Worldsire
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vesuvan Drifter
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Nadir Kraken
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Moritte of the Frost
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Grappling Kraken
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Kiora's Follower
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Octoprophet
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Breaching Leviathan
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel of Lothlórien
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Elvish Mariner
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Augur of Autumn
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Trench Gorger
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Kraken of the Straits
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Opt
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Noxious Revival
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Joint Exploration
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Deliberate
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dissolve
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Long-Term Plans
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Condescend
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Crop Rotation
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tel-Jilad Justice
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Reclaim
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Snap
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Plasm Capture
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Engulf the Shore
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Planar Genesis
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Rewind
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Nexus of Fate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Speculation
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Last March of the Ents
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Reason // Believe
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Foresee
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ugin's Insight
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Elven Farsight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Dream Cache
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Portent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Brainstone
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Ball
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Heartstone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Mirri's Guile
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
In Search of Greatness
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Soothsaying
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lurking Predators
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Marit Lage's Slumber
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cream of the Crop
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Omen of the Sea
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Rivendell
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Halimar Depths
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Castle Vantress
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Dark Depths
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Thespian's Stage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Mystery
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Forest
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
-31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Island
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
-31%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Tropical Island
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Crystal Grotto
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Tangled Islet
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
The Grey Havens
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Rimewood Falls
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Overflowing Basin
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Quandrix Campus
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy