Kenrith, the Returned King (Commander) - Optimized Group Hug

Alternate Names:

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

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Levi Perry
Feb 12, 2026
Hidden Gems for Kenrith, the Returned King
Got a Kenrith Group Hug deck that needs some new flavors? Then check out this Hidden Gems article for some underplayed considerations.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hidden Hideout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mornsong Aria
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lavaleaper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Super-Skrull
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Scheming Symmetry
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Training Grounds
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Howling Mine
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Humble Defector
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Seedborn Muse
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Windborn Muse
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Spore Frog
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Walking Archive
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
The Council of Four
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Composite Golem
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Willbreaker
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Queen Marchesa
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Veteran Explorer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Incubation Druid
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Noble Benefactor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Hunted Horror
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Zedruu the Greathearted
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Everybody Lives!
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Perch Protection
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Wrong Turn
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Vision Skeins
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Fog
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Second Sunrise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Oblation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Powers
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Words of Wisdom
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Minds Aglow
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Collective Voyage
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Prosperity
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Insurrection
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Fractured Identity
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
New Frontiers
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Guided Passage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Council's Judgment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Pir's Whim
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Play of the Game
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Final Parting
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Show and Tell
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Excavation Technique
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Alliance of Arms
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Folio of Fancies
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Font of Mythos
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Tempting Contract
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Staff of Domination
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Temple Bell
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Heartstone
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Horn of Greed
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Kruphix
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Mana Flare
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Freed from the Real
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Remedy
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Sphere of Safety
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Collective Restraint
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Happily Ever After
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Forced Fruition
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Court of Grace
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mirari's Wake
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Court of Bounty
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Noble Heritage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Upwelling
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Oath of Lieges
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Burgeoning
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Aura Shards
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Privileged Position
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Overabundance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Share the Spoils
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Hive Mind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Field
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Throne of the High City
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Temple Garden
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
24%synergy
The World Tree
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Ketria Triome
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Indatha Triome
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Zagoth Triome
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Stomping Ground
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy