Average Deck for Kenrith, the Returned King - Expensive Politics
Alternate Names:
Noctis Lucis CaelumNoctis Lucis Caelum, Théoden, Strength RestoredThéoden, Strength Restored
Kenrith, the Returned King
Rank #19
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Kenrith, the Returned KingKenrith, the Returned King
Creatures (23)
- 1Agatha of the Vile CauldronAgatha of the Vile Cauldron
- 1BIRDS OF PARADISEBIRDS OF PARADISE
- 1Ballot BrokerBallot Broker
- 1Biomancer's FamiliarBiomancer's Familiar
- 1Brago's RepresentativeBrago's Representative
- 1Custodi SquireCustodi Squire
- 1Círdan the ShipwrightCírdan the Shipwright
- 1Druid of PurificationDruid of Purification
- 1Elrond of the White CouncilElrond of the White Council
- 1Emissary GreenEmissary Green
- 1Erestor of the CouncilErestor of the Council
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Gluntch, the BestowerGluntch, the Bestower
- 1Grudge KeeperGrudge Keeper
- 1Humble DefectorHumble Defector
- 1Magister of WorthMagister of Worth
- 1Master of CeremoniesMaster of Ceremonies
- 1Queen MarchesaQueen Marchesa
- 1Seedborn MuseSeedborn Muse
- 1Selvala, Explorer ReturnedSelvala, Explorer Returned
- 1The ValeyardThe Valeyard
- 1Tivit, Seller of SecretsTivit, Seller of Secrets
- 1Zirda, the DawnwakerZirda, the Dawnwaker
Instants (10)
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1Illusion of ChoiceIllusion of Choice
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Sail into the WestSail into the West
- 1Split DecisionSplit Decision
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1Tempt with MayhemTempt with Mayhem
- 1Trap the TrespassersTrap the Trespassers
Sorceries (15)
- 1Bite of the Black RoseBite of the Black Rose
- 1Capital PunishmentCapital Punishment
- 1Council's JudgmentCouncil's Judgment
- 1ExpropriateExpropriate
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Mob VerdictMob Verdict
- 1Pir's WhimPir's Whim
- 1Plea for PowerPlea for Power
- 1Prisoner's DilemmaPrisoner's Dilemma
- 1Selvala's StampedeSelvala's Stampede
- 1Tempt with BunniesTempt with Bunnies
- 1Tempt with DiscoveryTempt with Discovery
- 1Travel Through CaradhrasTravel Through Caradhras
- 1Truth or ConsequencesTruth or Consequences
- 1Tyrant's ChoiceTyrant's Choice
Artifacts (8)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1CHROMATIC LANTERNCHROMATIC LANTERN
- 1Coercive PortalCoercive Portal
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Model of UnityModel of Unity
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Tempting ContractTempting Contract
- 1Wedding RingWedding Ring
Enchantments (7)
- 1Ghostly PrisonGhostly Prison
- 1PropagandaPropaganda
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Training GroundsTraining Grounds
- 1Trial of a Time LordTrial of a Time Lord
- 1Vault 11: Voter's DilemmaVault 11: Voter's Dilemma
Lands (36)
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1BayouBayou
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1ForestForest
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1IslandIsland
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 1PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1SavannahSavannah
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1ScrublandScrubland
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1TundraTundra
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Ballot Broker
Ballot Broker
Biomancer's Familiar
Biomancer's Familiar
BIRDS OF PARADISE
BIRDS OF PARADISE
Brago's Representative
Brago's Representative
Círdan the Shipwright
Círdan the Shipwright
Custodi Squire
Custodi Squire
Druid of Purification
Druid of Purification
Elrond of the White Council
Elrond of the White Council
Emissary Green
Emissary Green
Erestor of the Council
Erestor of the Council
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Gluntch, the Bestower
Gluntch, the Bestower
Grudge Keeper
Grudge Keeper
Humble Defector
Humble Defector
Magister of Worth
Magister of Worth
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
Queen Marchesa
Queen Marchesa
Seedborn Muse
Seedborn Muse
Selvala, Explorer Returned
Selvala, Explorer Returned
The Valeyard
The Valeyard
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
Instants (10)
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Illusion of Choice
Illusion of Choice
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Sail into the West
Sail into the West
Split Decision
Split Decision
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Tempt with Mayhem
Tempt with Mayhem
Trap the Trespassers
Trap the Trespassers
Sorceries (15)
Bite of the Black Rose
Bite of the Black Rose
Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment
Council's Judgment
Council's Judgment
Expropriate
Expropriate
Farseek
Farseek
Mob Verdict
Mob Verdict
Pir's Whim
Pir's Whim
Plea for Power
Plea for Power
Prisoner's Dilemma
Prisoner's Dilemma
Selvala's Stampede
Selvala's Stampede
Tempt with Bunnies
Tempt with Bunnies
Tempt with Discovery
Tempt with Discovery
Travel Through Caradhras
Travel Through Caradhras
Truth or Consequences
Truth or Consequences
Tyrant's Choice
Tyrant's Choice
Artifacts (8)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
CHROMATIC LANTERN
CHROMATIC LANTERN
Coercive Portal
Coercive Portal
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Model of Unity
Model of Unity
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Tempting Contract
Tempting Contract
Wedding Ring
Wedding Ring
Enchantments (7)
Ghostly Prison
Ghostly Prison
Propaganda
Propaganda
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Training Grounds
Training Grounds
Trial of a Time Lord
Trial of a Time Lord
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
Lands (33)
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Badlands
Badlands
Bayou
Bayou
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Godless Shrine
Godless Shrine
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Overgrown Tomb
Overgrown Tomb
Plateau
Plateau
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Savannah
Savannah
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Scrubland
Scrubland
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Taiga
Taiga
Temple Garden
Temple Garden
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Tundra
Tundra
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (3)
Forest
Forest
Island
Island
Plains
Plains