Kenrith, the Returned King (Commander) - Budget Midrange

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
Planar Engineering
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Leech Collector
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Abigale, Poet Laureate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Training Grounds
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Eternal Witness
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Queen Marchesa
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Spore Frog
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Pensive Professor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Studious First-Year
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grave Researcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Berta, Wise Extrapolator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Joined Researchers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lluwen, Exchange Student
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tam, Observant Sequencer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Academic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Striding Shotcaller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Eccentric Pestfinder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Maelstrom Artisan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Harmonized Trio
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jadzi, Steward of Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Quill-Blade Laureate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nita, Forum Conciliator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Elite Interceptor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Spellbook Seeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cheerful Osteomancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Infirmary Healer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Humble Defector
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Incubation Druid
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Fathom Mage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Brush Off
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ajani's Response
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wander Off
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Unwind
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Tenderize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pain 101
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Autumn's Veil
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fog
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Augury
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Split Decision
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tune the Narrative
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Shared Summons
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Aether Spike
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Impulse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Withering Curse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flow State
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Germination Practicum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Follow the Lumarets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Circuitous Route
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Conflux
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bring to Light
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Dig Up
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Plea for Power
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Council's Judgment
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mob Verdict
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Overrun
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Neoform
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Gates Ablaze
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Jolted Awake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Attune with Aether
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Migration Path
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Reunion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Damn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Confiscation Coup
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Urban Evolution
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reshape the Earth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Open the Gates
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Ark of Hunger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Door to Nothingness
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Glaive of the Guildpact
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Aether Refinery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Folio of Fancies
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Unstable Amulet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mana Flare
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Cowardice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Court of Bounty
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Primal Prayers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Static Prison
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Aether Revolt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Happily Ever After
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Oath of Druids
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Summoning
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Privileged Position
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Work
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Dellian Fel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Skycoach Waypoint
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Maze's End
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Baldur's Gate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Dark Depths
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
HELIOS One
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Gate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ba Sing Se
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Island
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Seaside Citadel
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Nomad Outpost
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Opulent Palace
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Savage Lands
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Monastery
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Glade
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Spectacle Summit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Forum of Amity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Titan's Grave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Paradox Gardens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fields of Strife
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Highlands
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malady
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy