Kenrith, the Returned King (Commander) - Knights

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Charging Strifeknight
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Harsh Annotation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Titan's Grave
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Paradox Gardens
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Fields of Strife
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
76%inclusion152 decks201 decks
75%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
71%inclusion143 decks201 decks
71%synergy
Knights' Charge
69%inclusion139 decks201 decks
69%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
65%inclusion130 decks201 decks
64%synergy
Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir
64%inclusion129 decks201 decks
64%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
63%inclusion127 decks201 decks
63%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
61%inclusion122 decks201 decks
61%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
57%inclusion115 decks201 decks
57%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
53%inclusion107 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
52%inclusion104 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion119 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
50%inclusion101 decks201 decks
50%synergy
Valiant Knight
50%inclusion100 decks201 decks
50%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
48%inclusion96 decks201 decks
48%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
43%inclusion87 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Éowyn, Shieldmaiden
42%inclusion85 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
41%inclusion83 decks201 decks
41%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
41%inclusion82 decks201 decks
41%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
41%inclusion82 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Knight of the White Orchid
41%inclusion82 decks201 decks
41%synergy
Syr Faren, the Hengehammer
39%inclusion79 decks201 decks
39%synergy
Worthy Knight
39%inclusion78 decks201 decks
39%synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
39%inclusion78 decks201 decks
39%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Murderous Rider
37%inclusion74 decks201 decks
37%synergy
Guardian of Faith
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
33%synergy
Haytham Kenway
32%inclusion61 decks191 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
28%inclusion57 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
28%inclusion48 decks173 decks
27%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
23%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
23%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Elenda and Azor
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
20%synergy
The Council of Four
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Syr Carah, the Bold
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Fervent Champion
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Knight of Autumn
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Benalish Marshal
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Foulmire Knight
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Corpse Knight
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Order of Midnight
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Riders of Rohan
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion82 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Once Upon a Time
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Dire Tactics
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Banish into Fable
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Dismember
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
38%inclusion77 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Joust
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
23%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Righteous Confluence
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
41%inclusion82 decks201 decks
41%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion73 decks190 decks
37%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Door of Destinies
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Shining Armor
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Vorpal Sword
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Crown of Gondor
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Steelclaw Lance
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Colossus Hammer
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Heirloom Blade
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Godsend
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Paladin's Arms
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Door to Nothingness
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Heroes' Podium
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Chivalric Alliance
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Court of Embereth
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Training Grounds
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
24%synergy
History of Benalia
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Kindred Discovery
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Mirari's Wake
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Fighter Class
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Happily Ever After
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Court of Vantress
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Court of Locthwain
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Forge Anew
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Shared Animosity
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Court of Bounty
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Quest for the Holy Relic
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Knightly Valor
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Ardenvale
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Castle Locthwain
35%inclusion70 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Castle Embereth
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
33%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
32%inclusion64 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Castle Vantress
30%inclusion60 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion38 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Baldur's Gate
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Throne of the High City
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Gate
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Maze's End
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion168 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion165 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
56%inclusion112 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion79 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion57 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Relic of Legends
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion184 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion178 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion172 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion168 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Forest
82%inclusion164 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Island
80%inclusion160 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion122 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion97 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Tournament Grounds
46%inclusion92 decks201 decks
46%synergy
Godless Shrine
37%inclusion75 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Temple Garden
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
31%inclusion62 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Indatha Triome
29%inclusion59 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Savai Triome
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
1%synergy
The World Tree
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
-11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Nomad Outpost
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Zagoth Triome
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
-16%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Stomping Ground
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
-17%synergy
Jungle Shrine
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
-13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
-5%synergy