Kenessos, Priest of Thassa (Commander) - Upgraded

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
Rank #497
373decks
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
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Lessons from Life
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-3%synergy
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Serpent of Yawning Depths
91%inclusion338 decks373 decks
84%synergy
Spawning Kraken
90%inclusion334 decks373 decks
82%synergy
Whelming Wave
93%inclusion346 decks373 decks
81%synergy
Training Grounds
85%inclusion317 decks373 decks
81%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
87%inclusion324 decks373 decks
79%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
92%inclusion343 decks373 decks
76%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
81%inclusion301 decks373 decks
75%synergy
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
88%inclusion329 decks373 decks
75%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
92%inclusion342 decks373 decks
74%synergy
Brainstorm
88%inclusion329 decks373 decks
74%synergy
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Koma, World-Eater
86%inclusion317 decks370 decks
73%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
84%inclusion313 decks373 decks
66%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
81%inclusion275 decks341 decks
73%synergy
Tromokratis
78%inclusion290 decks373 decks
73%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
77%inclusion288 decks373 decks
74%synergy
Starwinder
76%inclusion238 decks312 decks
70%synergy
Stormsurge Kraken
76%inclusion283 decks373 decks
72%synergy
Preordain
75%inclusion280 decks373 decks
67%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
70%inclusion261 decks373 decks
53%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
69%inclusion259 decks373 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
55%inclusion207 decks373 decks
41%synergy
Seedborn Muse
29%inclusion107 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion98 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion58 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Omen Hawker
62%inclusion231 decks373 decks
60%synergy
Inkwell Leviathan
61%inclusion229 decks373 decks
57%synergy
Glacier Godmaw
52%inclusion162 decks310 decks
48%synergy
Grappling Kraken
48%inclusion179 decks370 decks
44%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
48%inclusion180 decks373 decks
41%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
48%inclusion179 decks373 decks
42%synergy
Simic Sky Swallower
46%inclusion173 decks373 decks
42%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
45%inclusion103 decks227 decks
40%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
44%inclusion164 decks373 decks
41%synergy
Famished Worldsire
41%inclusion128 decks315 decks
39%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
40%inclusion148 decks373 decks
36%synergy
Vesuvan Drifter
40%inclusion148 decks373 decks
39%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
39%inclusion132 decks341 decks
35%synergy
Kederekt Leviathan
36%inclusion136 decks373 decks
35%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
32%inclusion119 decks373 decks
30%synergy
Trench Behemoth
31%inclusion117 decks373 decks
29%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
31%inclusion116 decks373 decks
28%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
30%inclusion113 decks373 decks
28%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
30%inclusion111 decks373 decks
25%synergy
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
28%inclusion106 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion103 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
27%inclusion102 decks373 decks
27%synergy
Trench Gorger
27%inclusion100 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Biblioplex Kraken
25%inclusion95 decks373 decks
24%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion94 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
25%inclusion92 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Moritte of the Frost
22%inclusion82 decks373 decks
21%synergy
Nadir Kraken
21%inclusion79 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
19%inclusion72 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Shield Broker
19%inclusion71 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Shipbreaker Kraken
18%inclusion68 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
17%inclusion64 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion60 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
16%inclusion58 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Breaching Leviathan
15%inclusion55 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mariner
13%inclusion48 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Omni-Changeling
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Galadriel of Lothlórien
12%inclusion46 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Octoprophet
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
11%inclusion42 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Benthic Anomaly
11%inclusion40 decks371 decks
9%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
10%inclusion39 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
10%inclusion35 decks341 decks
9%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
8.8%inclusion33 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Kraken of the Straits
8.8%inclusion33 decks373 decks
8%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
8.3%inclusion31 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
-12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
-20%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Joint Exploration
68%inclusion252 decks373 decks
62%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion244 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Brainsurge
63%inclusion233 decks372 decks
60%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion226 decks373 decks
53%synergy
Beast Within
58%inclusion217 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
47%inclusion174 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Noxious Revival
40%inclusion149 decks373 decks
35%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
37%inclusion139 decks373 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion139 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
32%inclusion121 decks373 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion116 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion116 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Deliberate
30%inclusion113 decks373 decks
28%synergy
Dissolve
29%inclusion110 decks373 decks
28%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion106 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
26%inclusion97 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion97 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Decisive Denial
25%inclusion94 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Planar Genesis
24%inclusion89 decks371 decks
13%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion77 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Cryptic Command
21%inclusion77 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion72 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
19%inclusion71 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion63 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Condescend
16%inclusion60 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Long River's Pull
15%inclusion57 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion51 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion47 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion44 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Rewind
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Tel-Jilad Justice
11%inclusion40 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
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1%synergy
Entish Restoration
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Engulf the Shore
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7%synergy
Voyage's End
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8%synergy
High Tide
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5%synergy
Harrow
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Shower of Arrows
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5%synergy
Unwind
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4%synergy
Resculpt
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Plasm Capture
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Simic Charm
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
57%inclusion212 decks373 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion201 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion172 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Visions
44%inclusion164 decks373 decks
41%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion155 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion136 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion131 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Speculation
29%inclusion107 decks373 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
28%inclusion106 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Reason // Believe
26%inclusion96 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
23%inclusion86 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Mastery
18%inclusion69 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Elven Farsight
15%inclusion55 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion49 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion38 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Ugin's Insight
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Explore
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
-14%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Foresee
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Scroll Rack
51%inclusion192 decks373 decks
49%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
49%inclusion184 decks373 decks
46%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
34%inclusion126 decks373 decks
30%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
28%inclusion65 decks233 decks
26%synergy
Brainstone
26%inclusion98 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion71 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion60 decks373 decks
-9%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
15%inclusion57 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Ball
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Monster Manual
12%inclusion44 decks373 decks
10%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.5%inclusion28 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Heartstone
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Ula's Temple
43%inclusion159 decks373 decks
40%synergy
Omen of the Sea
32%inclusion119 decks373 decks
31%synergy
In Search of Greatness
29%inclusion110 decks373 decks
28%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion108 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
24%inclusion88 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
23%inclusion85 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Mirri's Guile
18%inclusion66 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
10%inclusion39 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Lurking Predators
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Soothsaying
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion31 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Marit Lage's Slumber
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Cream of the Crop
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
39%inclusion146 decks373 decks
33%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
23%inclusion87 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
20%inclusion74 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
7.5%inclusion28 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rivendell
62%inclusion233 decks373 decks
57%synergy
Halimar Depths
62%inclusion233 decks373 decks
59%synergy
Castle Vantress
47%inclusion176 decks373 decks
40%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
41%inclusion152 decks373 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion132 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion116 decks373 decks
-18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion97 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
24%inclusion88 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion87 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion74 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion56 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Depths
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Moonring Island
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion329 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion201 decks373 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion67 decks373 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion55 decks373 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
89%inclusion331 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
82%inclusion307 decks373 decks
44%synergy
Island
82%inclusion304 decks373 decks
-14%synergy
Forest
79%inclusion295 decks373 decks
-16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
74%inclusion276 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Breeding Pool
67%inclusion249 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
64%inclusion239 decks373 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
63%inclusion235 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
55%inclusion207 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
54%inclusion201 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Grotto
51%inclusion192 decks373 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion161 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
39%inclusion146 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Willowrush Verge
39%inclusion144 decks368 decks
22%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion137 decks373 decks
-11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
31%inclusion117 decks373 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion116 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Overflowing Basin
27%inclusion99 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion98 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
26%inclusion98 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Islet
24%inclusion88 decks373 decks
8%synergy
The Grey Havens
22%inclusion83 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion78 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion76 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
20%inclusion74 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
19%inclusion72 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Sodden Verdure
19%inclusion27 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Rimewood Falls
16%inclusion60 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Rumble Arena
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion50 decks373 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion50 decks373 decks
-12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
11%inclusion40 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion38 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Quandrix Campus
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
-10%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion31 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
-3%synergy