Kenrith, the Returned King (Commander) - Politics

Alternate Names:

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

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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Turbulent Moor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rapier Wit
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dina's Guidance
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fractal Mascot
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Council's Judgment
79%inclusion404 decks513 decks
78%synergy
Plea for Power
76%inclusion389 decks513 decks
75%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
74%inclusion381 decks513 decks
74%synergy
Ballot Broker
73%inclusion374 decks513 decks
73%synergy
Split Decision
71%inclusion365 decks513 decks
71%synergy
Illusion of Choice
71%inclusion362 decks513 decks
70%synergy
Brago's Representative
70%inclusion357 decks513 decks
69%synergy
Círdan the Shipwright
69%inclusion352 decks513 decks
68%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
73%inclusion374 decks513 decks
67%synergy
Mob Verdict
65%inclusion334 decks513 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Magister of Worth
65%inclusion332 decks513 decks
64%synergy
Grudge Keeper
65%inclusion331 decks513 decks
64%synergy
Erestor of the Council
64%inclusion326 decks513 decks
63%synergy
Capital Punishment
62%inclusion320 decks513 decks
62%synergy
Sail into the West
62%inclusion317 decks513 decks
61%synergy
Elrond of the White Council
60%inclusion306 decks513 decks
59%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
58%inclusion299 decks513 decks
58%synergy
Emissary Green
58%inclusion298 decks513 decks
58%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
56%inclusion287 decks513 decks
55%synergy
Propaganda
54%inclusion278 decks513 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion182 decks513 decks
18%synergy
Seedborn Muse
32%inclusion162 decks513 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion101 decks513 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion70 decks513 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion70 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.0%inclusion46 decks513 decks
-9%synergy
Farewell
7.8%inclusion40 decks513 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.8%inclusion35 decks513 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.1%inclusion26 decks513 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Biomancer's Familiar
48%inclusion247 decks513 decks
46%synergy
Custodi Squire
48%inclusion246 decks513 decks
48%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
46%inclusion235 decks513 decks
44%synergy
Humble Defector
42%inclusion215 decks513 decks
41%synergy
Queen Marchesa
41%inclusion208 decks513 decks
37%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
37%inclusion191 decks513 decks
36%synergy
Druid of Purification
37%inclusion190 decks513 decks
37%synergy
The Valeyard
37%inclusion190 decks513 decks
37%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
35%inclusion179 decks513 decks
35%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
34%inclusion172 decks513 decks
33%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
32%inclusion165 decks513 decks
31%synergy
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
27%inclusion141 decks513 decks
26%synergy
Lieutenants of the Guard
25%inclusion130 decks513 decks
25%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
24%inclusion123 decks513 decks
23%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
24%inclusion117 decks493 decks
23%synergy
The Council of Four
23%inclusion116 decks513 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion114 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion111 decks513 decks
20%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
20%inclusion105 decks513 decks
20%synergy
The Second Doctor
20%inclusion101 decks513 decks
19%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
19%inclusion100 decks513 decks
19%synergy
Messenger Jays
18%inclusion91 decks513 decks
18%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
18%inclusion91 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
17%inclusion89 decks513 decks
17%synergy
Windborn Muse
16%inclusion81 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Spore Frog
16%inclusion81 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Council Guardian
15%inclusion79 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Orchard Elemental
15%inclusion78 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
14%inclusion74 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
14%inclusion70 decks513 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion64 decks513 decks
-6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion61 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
12%inclusion60 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
11%inclusion56 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
11%inclusion54 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Willbreaker
11%inclusion54 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion50 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
10%inclusion47 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel, Elven-Queen
10%inclusion49 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Sycorax Commander
9.4%inclusion48 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
9.0%inclusion46 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
8.4%inclusion43 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Fatespinner
7.4%inclusion38 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
7.2%inclusion37 decks513 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Patron
7.2%inclusion37 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Veteran Explorer
6.8%inclusion35 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Mathas, Fiend Seeker
6.6%inclusion34 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
6.0%inclusion31 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Regal Behemoth
5.7%inclusion29 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Trap the Trespassers
53%inclusion271 decks513 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion243 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
38%inclusion193 decks513 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion151 decks513 decks
0%synergy
Out of Bounds
27%inclusion137 decks513 decks
27%synergy
Intellectual Offering
26%inclusion133 decks513 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion125 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion108 decks513 decks
20%synergy
Perch Protection
20%inclusion94 decks459 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion102 decks513 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion82 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Wrong Turn
16%inclusion80 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion79 decks513 decks
4%synergy
This Is How It Ends
14%inclusion72 decks513 decks
14%synergy
Everybody Lives!
13%inclusion65 decks513 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion60 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion56 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion54 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Benevolent Offering
11%inclusion54 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion50 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.8%inclusion45 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion44 decks513 decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
7.0%inclusion36 decks513 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
6.8%inclusion35 decks513 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
6.6%inclusion34 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
6.4%inclusion33 decks513 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.2%inclusion24 decks466 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
49%inclusion251 decks513 decks
48%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
49%inclusion250 decks513 decks
48%synergy
Truth or Consequences
48%inclusion244 decks513 decks
47%synergy
Selvala's Stampede
46%inclusion236 decks513 decks
45%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
41%inclusion210 decks513 decks
40%synergy
Travel Through Caradhras
40%inclusion207 decks513 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion204 decks513 decks
-3%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
39%inclusion199 decks513 decks
39%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion179 decks513 decks
0%synergy
Pir's Whim
33%inclusion168 decks513 decks
32%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
27%inclusion125 decks459 decks
27%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
27%inclusion103 decks380 decks
27%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
25%inclusion128 decks513 decks
24%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
24%inclusion124 decks513 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion111 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
20%inclusion105 decks513 decks
20%synergy
Minds Aglow
19%inclusion96 decks513 decks
18%synergy
Collective Voyage
18%inclusion94 decks513 decks
18%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
17%inclusion88 decks513 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion86 decks513 decks
-5%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
16%inclusion84 decks513 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
16%inclusion81 decks513 decks
-10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion79 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion78 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Starfall Invocation
15%inclusion70 decks466 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion75 decks513 decks
-8%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
13%inclusion65 decks513 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
12%inclusion59 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
11%inclusion58 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion56 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion54 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Guided Passage
10%inclusion51 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.8%inclusion45 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Play of the Game
8.6%inclusion44 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Fractured Identity
8.0%inclusion41 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Glory
8.0%inclusion41 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Hunted by The Family
7.8%inclusion40 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.4%inclusion33 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Entertainment
6.4%inclusion33 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.2%inclusion32 decks513 decks
-1%synergy
Manifold Insights
5.5%inclusion28 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.3%inclusion27 decks513 decks
-8%synergy
Open the Gates
5.1%inclusion26 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coercive Portal
51%inclusion262 decks513 decks
51%synergy
Tempting Contract
44%inclusion224 decks513 decks
43%synergy
Wedding Ring
35%inclusion177 decks513 decks
34%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion90 decks513 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion59 decks513 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion58 decks513 decks
-1%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
10%inclusion49 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Heartstone
9.0%inclusion46 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Folio of Fancies
8.0%inclusion41 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Howling Mine
7.6%inclusion39 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.2%inclusion37 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
6.8%inclusion35 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.6%inclusion34 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion258 decks513 decks
44%synergy
Training Grounds
49%inclusion250 decks513 decks
45%synergy
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
41%inclusion212 decks513 decks
41%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
38%inclusion193 decks513 decks
35%synergy
Trial of a Time Lord
34%inclusion174 decks513 decks
34%synergy
Court of Bounty
16%inclusion83 decks513 decks
16%synergy
Happily Ever After
15%inclusion78 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Opulence
15%inclusion76 decks513 decks
14%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
14%inclusion72 decks513 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
14%inclusion71 decks513 decks
0%synergy
Tenuous Truce
14%inclusion71 decks513 decks
14%synergy
Court of Grace
10%inclusion49 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Court of Ire
8.0%inclusion41 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.0%inclusion36 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.8%inclusion35 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.6%inclusion34 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.4%inclusion33 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.4%inclusion33 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
6.2%inclusion32 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Mana Flare
5.7%inclusion29 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.5%inclusion28 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
5.5%inclusion28 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Court of Locthwain
5.1%inclusion26 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.1%inclusion26 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.1%inclusion26 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion248 decks513 decks
23%synergy
Baldur's Gate
18%inclusion94 decks513 decks
14%synergy
Maze's End
16%inclusion84 decks513 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Gate
15%inclusion77 decks513 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion56 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion55 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion51 decks513 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.4%inclusion48 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
9.0%inclusion46 decks513 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Portal
8.4%inclusion43 decks513 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
8.0%inclusion41 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.0%inclusion36 decks513 decks
-4%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.0%inclusion36 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.2%inclusion32 decks513 decks
0%synergy
Throne of the High City
5.8%inclusion30 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion438 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion394 decks513 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
67%inclusion345 decks513 decks
17%synergy
Model of Unity
67%inclusion344 decks513 decks
67%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion208 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion111 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion71 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion57 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Victory Chimes
11%inclusion56 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
7.6%inclusion39 decks513 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.0%inclusion36 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Bounty Board
5.1%inclusion26 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion472 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion440 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Island
83%inclusion428 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Forest
82%inclusion423 decks513 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
80%inclusion411 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion404 decks513 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion392 decks513 decks
13%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion186 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion177 decks513 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31%inclusion159 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
30%inclusion156 decks513 decks
20%synergy
Seaside Citadel
30%inclusion154 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion154 decks513 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion153 decks513 decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion153 decks513 decks
-1%synergy
Temple Garden
29%inclusion150 decks513 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion147 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
27%inclusion140 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Manor Gate
27%inclusion139 decks513 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
27%inclusion139 decks513 decks
3%synergy
Citadel Gate
27%inclusion136 decks513 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate
26%inclusion132 decks513 decks
21%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
26%inclusion131 decks513 decks
-3%synergy
Indatha Triome
25%inclusion129 decks513 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
25%inclusion128 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Cliffgate
24%inclusion125 decks513 decks
20%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
24%inclusion125 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
24%inclusion123 decks513 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion118 decks513 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion118 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
23%inclusion117 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
23%inclusion116 decks513 decks
-1%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
23%inclusion116 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Zagoth Triome
23%inclusion116 decks513 decks
2%synergy
Stomping Ground
22%inclusion113 decks513 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
22%inclusion113 decks513 decks
-2%synergy
Opulent Palace
22%inclusion112 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
21%inclusion110 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Raffine's Tower
21%inclusion108 decks513 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion106 decks513 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion104 decks513 decks
-6%synergy
Gond Gate
20%inclusion104 decks513 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion103 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Savai Triome
20%inclusion102 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Nomad Outpost
19%inclusion100 decks513 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion99 decks513 decks
-6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
19%inclusion99 decks513 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion95 decks513 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion93 decks513 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion90 decks513 decks
-4%synergy