Kenrith, the Returned King (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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Kenrith, the Returned King
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Nick Price
Jun 1, 2026
Nick Price
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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67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
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33%synergy
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71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Flusterstorm
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Swan Song
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Noble Hierarch
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Silence
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Birds of Paradise
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
47%synergy
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47%synergy
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Bloom Tender
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Remora
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Entomb
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Training Grounds
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Force of Negation
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Pact of Negation
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
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Rhystic Study
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Imperial Seal
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Mox Diamond
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
33%synergy
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Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Seedborn Muse
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mockingbird
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Eternal Witness
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21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Tinder Wall
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Spore Frog
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Badgermole Cub
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lo and Li, Twin Tutors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Vitality
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Ouroboroid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
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Mental Misstep
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Intuition
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Eladamri's Call
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Consultation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Abrupt Decay
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Final Fortune
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Summoner's Pact
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ad Nauseam
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Snapback
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Split Decision
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-1%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Overkill
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
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Sevinne's Reclamation
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Finale of Devastation
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Culling Ritual
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Neoform
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Flash Photography
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Council's Judgment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Capital Punishment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Heartstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Regalia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Carpet of Flowers
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Freed from the Real
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sterling Grove
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bear Umbra
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sphere Grid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
All-Out Assault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Anthem of Champions
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Bleeding Effect
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
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Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
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Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Victory Chimes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Tundra
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Tropical Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
82%synergy
Bayou
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
82%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Badlands
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Taiga
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Savannah
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Mana Confluence
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Flooded Strand
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Plateau
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Stomping Ground
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Forest
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-48%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Temple Garden
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Swamp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-47%synergy
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Island
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-51%synergy
Plains
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-49%synergy
Watery Grave
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
The World Tree
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-58%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
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