Noctis Lucis Caelum (Commander) - Birthing Pod

Original Name:

Kenrith, the Returned KingKenrith, the Returned King

Ezra Sassaman
May 21, 2026
The Art of Balance in Commander Gameplay
Finding balance in your Commander games can be challenging, but it can also lead to the most rewarding and memorable games.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eldritch Evolution
92%inclusion549 decks597 decks
90%synergy
Neoform
91%inclusion544 decks597 decks
90%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
76%inclusion451 decks597 decks
71%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion483 decks597 decks
71%synergy
Grand Abolisher
70%inclusion420 decks597 decks
67%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion448 decks597 decks
67%synergy
Birds of Paradise
90%inclusion539 decks597 decks
66%synergy
Noble Hierarch
73%inclusion437 decks597 decks
64%synergy
Swan Song
74%inclusion441 decks597 decks
63%synergy
Silence
69%inclusion410 decks597 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion415 decks597 decks
31%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
68%inclusion405 decks597 decks
57%synergy
Mental Misstep
66%inclusion395 decks597 decks
62%synergy
Flusterstorm
66%inclusion395 decks597 decks
61%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
64%inclusion385 decks597 decks
62%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
62%inclusion369 decks597 decks
58%synergy
Pact of Negation
61%inclusion367 decks597 decks
57%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
61%inclusion365 decks597 decks
58%synergy
Abrupt Decay
61%inclusion364 decks597 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion359 decks597 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
80%inclusion475 decks597 decks
62%synergy
Rhystic Study
79%inclusion472 decks597 decks
59%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion457 decks597 decks
64%synergy
Worldly Tutor
75%inclusion445 decks597 decks
65%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion414 decks597 decks
56%synergy
Chrome Mox
69%inclusion412 decks597 decks
62%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion399 decks597 decks
61%synergy
Smothering Tithe
65%inclusion390 decks597 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
65%inclusion388 decks597 decks
56%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion378 decks597 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Phantasmal Image
60%inclusion358 decks597 decks
59%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
57%inclusion341 decks597 decks
55%synergy
Opposition Agent
56%inclusion335 decks597 decks
54%synergy
Bloom Tender
55%inclusion330 decks597 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
54%inclusion323 decks597 decks
48%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
53%inclusion314 decks597 decks
49%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
52%inclusion313 decks597 decks
51%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
52%inclusion310 decks597 decks
50%synergy
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
42%inclusion250 decks597 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
41%inclusion242 decks597 decks
39%synergy
Eternal Witness
39%inclusion234 decks597 decks
36%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
37%inclusion164 decks441 decks
36%synergy
Seedborn Muse
36%inclusion215 decks597 decks
32%synergy
Displacer Kitten
35%inclusion206 decks597 decks
32%synergy
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion203 decks597 decks
23%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
34%inclusion200 decks597 decks
32%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion196 decks597 decks
28%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion195 decks597 decks
32%synergy
Gilded Drake
27%inclusion159 decks597 decks
26%synergy
Spellseeker
25%inclusion148 decks597 decks
24%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
24%inclusion142 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
24%inclusion141 decks597 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion124 decks597 decks
20%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
21%inclusion123 decks597 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion117 decks597 decks
19%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18%inclusion109 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
18%inclusion107 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion49 decks277 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
18%inclusion105 decks597 decks
16%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
17%inclusion102 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion76 decks448 decks
16%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
17%inclusion98 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Badgermole Cub
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Evolution Witness
14%inclusion86 decks596 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion80 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
13%inclusion78 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Skirk Prospector
13%inclusion78 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Incubation Druid
13%inclusion75 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion75 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
13%inclusion75 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Warren Soultrader
12%inclusion70 decks596 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion70 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Hermit Druid
11%inclusion66 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion64 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion62 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion61 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion59 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Eladamri's Call
60%inclusion358 decks597 decks
54%synergy
Tainted Pact
60%inclusion357 decks597 decks
57%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion343 decks597 decks
47%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
54%inclusion321 decks597 decks
50%synergy
Demonic Consultation
49%inclusion290 decks597 decks
46%synergy
Brain Freeze
48%inclusion288 decks597 decks
46%synergy
Intuition
45%inclusion268 decks597 decks
43%synergy
Force of Negation
44%inclusion265 decks597 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion258 decks597 decks
37%synergy
Entomb
40%inclusion236 decks597 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion209 decks597 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion171 decks597 decks
20%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
27%inclusion161 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
25%inclusion151 decks597 decks
23%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion145 decks597 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion145 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion133 decks597 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion128 decks597 decks
-8%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion119 decks597 decks
19%synergy
Noxious Revival
19%inclusion113 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion112 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion109 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion92 decks596 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion77 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion77 decks597 decks
-10%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion75 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion71 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Crop Rotation
10%inclusion57 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion57 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
9.0%inclusion54 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
8.5%inclusion51 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.4%inclusion50 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
8.0%inclusion48 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.9%inclusion47 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Cloudshift
7.5%inclusion45 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
7.4%inclusion44 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.2%inclusion43 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.4%inclusion38 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Negate
5.9%inclusion35 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.7%inclusion34 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.5%inclusion33 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
5.4%inclusion32 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Soul Partition
5.4%inclusion32 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Memory's Journey
5.4%inclusion32 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.2%inclusion31 decks597 decks
-17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.0%inclusion30 decks597 decks
-9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.0%inclusion30 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
59%inclusion354 decks597 decks
57%synergy
Culling Ritual
39%inclusion231 decks597 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion227 decks597 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion209 decks597 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion170 decks597 decks
25%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion136 decks597 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion85 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion78 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion76 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion74 decks597 decks
-30%synergy
Dream Harvest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
9.0%inclusion54 decks597 decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
8.2%inclusion49 decks597 decks
-14%synergy
Dread Return
8.2%inclusion49 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
8.0%inclusion48 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
7.0%inclusion42 decks597 decks
-28%synergy
Buried Alive
6.5%inclusion39 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.2%inclusion37 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
5.9%inclusion35 decks597 decks
-14%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.4%inclusion32 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Damn
5.0%inclusion30 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
59%inclusion355 decks597 decks
51%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
39%inclusion231 decks597 decks
35%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
22%inclusion132 decks597 decks
20%synergy
Birthing Pod
18%inclusion106 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion78 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
World Map
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
51%inclusion302 decks597 decks
47%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
39%inclusion233 decks597 decks
38%synergy
Training Grounds
28%inclusion168 decks597 decks
24%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
23%inclusion139 decks597 decks
21%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
23%inclusion136 decks597 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion97 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion83 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion60 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
9.2%inclusion55 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.7%inclusion46 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.4%inclusion38 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
6.0%inclusion36 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
5.9%inclusion35 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion66 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
28%inclusion169 decks597 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
68%inclusion405 decks597 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion317 decks597 decks
47%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
43%inclusion258 decks597 decks
39%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.1%inclusion54 decks591 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.5%inclusion33 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.2%inclusion31 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion567 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion443 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
70%inclusion420 decks597 decks
63%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion358 decks597 decks
53%synergy
Mox Diamond
59%inclusion355 decks597 decks
54%synergy
Mana Crypt
50%inclusion296 decks597 decks
48%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion288 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
43%inclusion255 decks597 decks
40%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
26%inclusion158 decks597 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion111 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion94 decks597 decks
-35%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion61 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.2%inclusion43 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion40 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.2%inclusion37 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion568 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion487 decks597 decks
55%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion485 decks597 decks
57%synergy
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion481 decks597 decks
58%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
80%inclusion478 decks597 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion469 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
78%inclusion464 decks597 decks
50%synergy
Wooded Foothills
78%inclusion464 decks597 decks
52%synergy
City of Brass
78%inclusion463 decks597 decks
57%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion458 decks597 decks
54%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion452 decks597 decks
54%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion437 decks597 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion417 decks597 decks
48%synergy
Bayou
62%inclusion371 decks597 decks
49%synergy
Savannah
62%inclusion370 decks597 decks
49%synergy
Tropical Island
62%inclusion370 decks597 decks
49%synergy
Tundra
61%inclusion362 decks597 decks
49%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
60%inclusion358 decks597 decks
54%synergy
Taiga
60%inclusion356 decks597 decks
47%synergy
Underground Sea
60%inclusion356 decks597 decks
48%synergy
Scrubland
58%inclusion346 decks597 decks
46%synergy
Volcanic Island
57%inclusion342 decks597 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion333 decks597 decks
34%synergy
Badlands
53%inclusion318 decks597 decks
42%synergy
Plateau
44%inclusion260 decks597 decks
33%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion231 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion220 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
35%inclusion209 decks597 decks
28%synergy
Temple Garden
34%inclusion201 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion198 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31%inclusion184 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Stomping Ground
29%inclusion175 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Forest
28%inclusion168 decks597 decks
-53%synergy
Godless Shrine
28%inclusion166 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Island
28%inclusion165 decks597 decks
-52%synergy
Steam Vents
27%inclusion160 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Plains
25%inclusion148 decks597 decks
-53%synergy
Blood Crypt
24%inclusion141 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
24%inclusion141 decks597 decks
-52%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion125 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
21%inclusion125 decks597 decks
-56%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
18%inclusion106 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion59 decks597 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.0%inclusion54 decks597 decks
-8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
8.9%inclusion53 decks597 decks
2%synergy
The World Tree
7.0%inclusion42 decks597 decks
-20%synergy
Indatha Triome
6.9%inclusion41 decks597 decks
-14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
6.7%inclusion40 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Zagoth Triome
6.4%inclusion38 decks597 decks
-14%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
6.2%inclusion37 decks597 decks
-13%synergy