Kenrith, the Returned King (Commander) - Birthing Pod

Alternate Names:

Théoden, Strength RestoredThéoden, Strength Restored, Noctis Lucis CaelumNoctis Lucis Caelum

Nick Price
Jun 1, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played Cards in Commander 2011
Commander 2011 turns 15 next month. Nick Price dives into the 10 most-played cards from the release's first dedicated product, and why they still matter to brewers in 2026.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Super-Skrull
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Neoform
91%inclusion496 decks545 decks
90%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
92%inclusion499 decks545 decks
89%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
75%inclusion410 decks545 decks
70%synergy
Mystic Remora
80%inclusion434 decks545 decks
69%synergy
Grand Abolisher
70%inclusion382 decks545 decks
67%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion407 decks545 decks
66%synergy
Birds of Paradise
90%inclusion488 decks545 decks
65%synergy
Noble Hierarch
73%inclusion398 decks545 decks
64%synergy
Swan Song
73%inclusion400 decks545 decks
63%synergy
Silence
68%inclusion371 decks545 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion377 decks545 decks
31%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
68%inclusion369 decks545 decks
57%synergy
Flusterstorm
66%inclusion357 decks545 decks
61%synergy
Mental Misstep
65%inclusion353 decks545 decks
61%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
63%inclusion343 decks545 decks
61%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
61%inclusion331 decks545 decks
57%synergy
Pact of Negation
61%inclusion330 decks545 decks
56%synergy
Abrupt Decay
60%inclusion329 decks545 decks
57%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
60%inclusion325 decks545 decks
56%synergy
Eladamri's Call
60%inclusion325 decks545 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
78%inclusion427 decks545 decks
61%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion426 decks545 decks
59%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
76%inclusion412 decks545 decks
63%synergy
Worldly Tutor
74%inclusion403 decks545 decks
65%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion371 decks545 decks
55%synergy
Chrome Mox
68%inclusion369 decks545 decks
61%synergy
Force of Will
66%inclusion359 decks545 decks
60%synergy
Smothering Tithe
66%inclusion357 decks545 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion350 decks545 decks
55%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
62%inclusion340 decks545 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Phantasmal Image
58%inclusion315 decks545 decks
57%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
55%inclusion300 decks545 decks
53%synergy
Opposition Agent
55%inclusion298 decks545 decks
53%synergy
Bloom Tender
54%inclusion296 decks545 decks
36%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
54%inclusion295 decks545 decks
48%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
51%inclusion279 decks545 decks
47%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
50%inclusion273 decks545 decks
48%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
49%inclusion265 decks545 decks
48%synergy
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
43%inclusion235 decks545 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
40%inclusion219 decks545 decks
39%synergy
Eternal Witness
40%inclusion217 decks545 decks
37%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
37%inclusion164 decks442 decks
36%synergy
Seedborn Muse
36%inclusion196 decks545 decks
32%synergy
Displacer Kitten
34%inclusion188 decks545 decks
32%synergy
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion187 decks545 decks
24%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
34%inclusion183 decks545 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion177 decks545 decks
28%synergy
Mayhem Devil
31%inclusion170 decks545 decks
31%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion136 decks545 decks
24%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
25%inclusion135 decks545 decks
5%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
24%inclusion129 decks545 decks
21%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion127 decks545 decks
23%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
21%inclusion114 decks545 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion108 decks545 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion103 decks545 decks
18%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
18%inclusion97 decks545 decks
16%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
18%inclusion97 decks545 decks
18%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18%inclusion97 decks545 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
18%inclusion96 decks545 decks
17%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion76 decks449 decks
16%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
17%inclusion90 decks545 decks
16%synergy
Evolution Witness
16%inclusion86 decks545 decks
15%synergy
Badgermole Cub
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
15%inclusion80 decks545 decks
14%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
14%inclusion76 decks545 decks
8%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
13%inclusion71 decks545 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion70 decks545 decks
12%synergy
Incubation Druid
13%inclusion69 decks545 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
12%inclusion68 decks545 decks
9%synergy
Hermit Druid
12%inclusion64 decks545 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion64 decks545 decks
9%synergy
Skirk Prospector
12%inclusion64 decks545 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion57 decks545 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion56 decks545 decks
9%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion54 decks545 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion54 decks545 decks
8%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
10%inclusion54 decks545 decks
10%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
9.2%inclusion50 decks545 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion321 decks545 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Pact
58%inclusion315 decks545 decks
55%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion310 decks545 decks
46%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
54%inclusion292 decks545 decks
50%synergy
Brain Freeze
47%inclusion257 decks545 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Consultation
46%inclusion253 decks545 decks
44%synergy
Intuition
44%inclusion241 decks545 decks
42%synergy
Force of Negation
44%inclusion241 decks545 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion235 decks545 decks
37%synergy
Entomb
41%inclusion221 decks545 decks
39%synergy
Mystical Tutor
34%inclusion184 decks545 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion145 decks545 decks
18%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
26%inclusion144 decks545 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
26%inclusion140 decks545 decks
23%synergy
Chord of Calling
25%inclusion136 decks545 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion134 decks545 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion122 decks545 decks
-7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion118 decks545 decks
20%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion108 decks545 decks
19%synergy
Noxious Revival
19%inclusion105 decks545 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion104 decks545 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion102 decks545 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion90 decks545 decks
15%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion71 decks545 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion71 decks545 decks
-10%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion70 decks545 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion66 decks545 decks
11%synergy
Crop Rotation
10%inclusion56 decks545 decks
5%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion52 decks545 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.0%inclusion49 decks545 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
8.8%inclusion48 decks545 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.1%inclusion44 decks545 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
8.1%inclusion44 decks545 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
7.9%inclusion43 decks545 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
7.9%inclusion43 decks545 decks
-4%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Cloudshift
7.3%inclusion40 decks545 decks
6%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.2%inclusion39 decks545 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.6%inclusion36 decks545 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.1%inclusion33 decks545 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.1%inclusion33 decks545 decks
5%synergy
Memory's Journey
5.9%inclusion32 decks545 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.3%inclusion29 decks545 decks
-17%synergy
Negate
5.3%inclusion29 decks545 decks
-3%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.3%inclusion29 decks545 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.1%inclusion28 decks545 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
58%inclusion316 decks545 decks
55%synergy
Culling Ritual
38%inclusion209 decks545 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
37%inclusion204 decks545 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion194 decks545 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion152 decks545 decks
25%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion124 decks545 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion78 decks545 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion72 decks545 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion72 decks545 decks
-29%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion69 decks545 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion53 decks545 decks
-16%synergy
Dread Return
9.0%inclusion49 decks545 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
8.6%inclusion47 decks545 decks
-14%synergy
Dream Harvest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion42 decks545 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
7.5%inclusion41 decks545 decks
-27%synergy
Buried Alive
6.8%inclusion37 decks545 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.2%inclusion34 decks545 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
5.9%inclusion32 decks545 decks
-14%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.3%inclusion29 decks545 decks
5%synergy
Damn
5.1%inclusion28 decks545 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
59%inclusion321 decks545 decks
51%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
39%inclusion210 decks545 decks
35%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
23%inclusion125 decks545 decks
21%synergy
Birthing Pod
18%inclusion99 decks545 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion74 decks545 decks
-3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
World Map
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
50%inclusion271 decks545 decks
46%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
38%inclusion207 decks545 decks
37%synergy
Training Grounds
28%inclusion154 decks545 decks
24%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
24%inclusion131 decks545 decks
24%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
23%inclusion127 decks545 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion85 decks545 decks
11%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion76 decks545 decks
13%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion53 decks545 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion52 decks545 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.0%inclusion38 decks545 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.0%inclusion38 decks545 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
6.1%inclusion33 decks545 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
5.5%inclusion30 decks545 decks
4%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion61 decks545 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
28%inclusion151 decks545 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
68%inclusion369 decks545 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion282 decks545 decks
46%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
44%inclusion238 decks545 decks
40%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion53 decks545 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.5%inclusion30 decks545 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion28 decks545 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion515 decks545 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion403 decks545 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
69%inclusion376 decks545 decks
62%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion328 decks545 decks
54%synergy
Mox Diamond
59%inclusion320 decks545 decks
53%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion263 decks545 decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
46%inclusion251 decks545 decks
45%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
42%inclusion230 decks545 decks
40%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
24%inclusion133 decks545 decks
24%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion102 decks545 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion88 decks545 decks
-34%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion57 decks545 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.0%inclusion38 decks545 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.8%inclusion37 decks545 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.8%inclusion37 decks545 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion518 decks545 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
81%inclusion442 decks545 decks
55%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion441 decks545 decks
56%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion437 decks545 decks
57%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
80%inclusion434 decks545 decks
55%synergy
Windswept Heath
78%inclusion426 decks545 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion425 decks545 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
78%inclusion423 decks545 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion416 decks545 decks
54%synergy
City of Brass
76%inclusion415 decks545 decks
55%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion407 decks545 decks
53%synergy
Mana Confluence
72%inclusion393 decks545 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion377 decks545 decks
48%synergy
Bayou
61%inclusion335 decks545 decks
49%synergy
Savannah
61%inclusion334 decks545 decks
49%synergy
Tropical Island
61%inclusion334 decks545 decks
48%synergy
Tundra
60%inclusion328 decks545 decks
48%synergy
Taiga
59%inclusion324 decks545 decks
47%synergy
Underground Sea
59%inclusion323 decks545 decks
47%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
59%inclusion320 decks545 decks
53%synergy
Scrubland
57%inclusion313 decks545 decks
46%synergy
Volcanic Island
57%inclusion311 decks545 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion304 decks545 decks
34%synergy
Badlands
53%inclusion289 decks545 decks
42%synergy
Plateau
43%inclusion234 decks545 decks
32%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion209 decks545 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion202 decks545 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
35%inclusion190 decks545 decks
28%synergy
Temple Garden
34%inclusion183 decks545 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion175 decks545 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31%inclusion170 decks545 decks
3%synergy
Stomping Ground
30%inclusion162 decks545 decks
0%synergy
Forest
29%inclusion157 decks545 decks
-53%synergy
Island
28%inclusion152 decks545 decks
-51%synergy
Godless Shrine
28%inclusion151 decks545 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
27%inclusion145 decks545 decks
3%synergy
Plains
25%inclusion137 decks545 decks
-53%synergy
Swamp
24%inclusion131 decks545 decks
-51%synergy
Blood Crypt
23%inclusion128 decks545 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
21%inclusion117 decks545 decks
-56%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion115 decks545 decks
-2%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
18%inclusion96 decks545 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion57 decks545 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.4%inclusion51 decks545 decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
9.4%inclusion51 decks545 decks
3%synergy
Indatha Triome
7.3%inclusion40 decks545 decks
-14%synergy
The World Tree
7.2%inclusion39 decks545 decks
-19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
6.8%inclusion37 decks545 decks
-4%synergy
Zagoth Triome
6.8%inclusion37 decks545 decks
-13%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
6.6%inclusion36 decks545 decks
-13%synergy