Art by Kieran Yanner
Commander deckBGRUW
Kenrith, the Returned King
Utilize political voting, parley, and group-hug mechanics to force opponents into mutually beneficial choices that ultimately feed your board state and resources.
Asked for“I want a deck based around having as many cards as possible that give my opponents choices, where they gain benefits provided I get benefits as well. I would like to have my opponents make me stronger in an attempt to keep up with each other.”
Deck anatomy
What this list actually runs on: how cheaply it casts things, and whether it has enough ramp, card draw and interaction to keep up at the table. Each block is one card — hover for its name.
Mana curve · 58 nonland cards
The working parts
Counted from Scryfall’s community card tags, not from the builder’s own labels. A card that does two jobs counts twice, so these add up to more than the deck. The hatched band is a common rule of thumb, not a law — combo decks run leaner, battlecruiser decks heavier.
Colored mana symbols
Commander
1Kenrith, the Returned King
4WLegendary Creature — Human Noble
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
12
Smothering Tithe
3WEnchantment
Forces opponents to choose between giving you mana or losing their own.
Tempt with Discovery
3GSorcery
Tempting offer that lets opponents choose to ramp you harder.
Selvala, Explorer Returned
1GWLegendary Creature — Elf Scout
Parley mechanic gives everyone cards while giving you mana and life.
Bloom Tender
1GCreature — Elf Druid
Explosive mana production in a 5-color deck.
Faeburrow Elder
1GWCreature — Treefolk Druid
Highly efficient mana dork for multi-color strategies.
Card Draw
11
Master of Ceremonies
3WCreature — Rhino Druid
Forces opponents to choose tokens, mana, or cards for you.
Fact or Fiction
3UInstant
Forces an opponent to make a difficult choice with your top cards.
Dictate of Kruphix
1UUEnchantment
Symmetrical draw that makes you the favorite player.
Secret Rendezvous
1WWSorcery
Targeted politics to make an ally while drawing deep.
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
2UBLegendary Creature — Human Advisor
An opponent must choose how to split your card piles.
Removal
11
Grudge Keeper
1BCreature — Zombie Wizard
Punishes opponents who vote against your interests.
Pendant of Prosperity
3Artifact
An opponent controls it, but you both draw and ramp.
Threats/Wincons
18
Tempt with Vengeance
XRSorcery
Creates an army of hasted tokens for you and allies.
Crystalline Crawler
4Artifact Creature — Construct
Works perfectly with Kenrith's +1/+1 counter ability.
Seedborn Muse
3GGCreature — Spirit
Allows you to use Kenrith's abilities on everyone's turn.
Agitator Ant
2RCreature — Insect
Encourages opponents to buff their creatures and attack elsewhere.
Breena, the Demagogue
1WBLegendary Creature — Bird Warlock
Rewards opponents for attacking each other rather than you.
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
2WLegendary Creature — Human Cleric
Protects you from creatures that have been buffed by your gifts.
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
3RRLegendary Creature — Ogre Warrior
Forces a choice between paying mana or giving you tokens.
Luminarch Ascension
1WEnchantment
Easily triggered in a political deck to create an army.
Gluntch, the Bestower
1GWLegendary Creature — Jellyfish
Distributes treasures, cards, and counters.
Combat Calligrapher
3WCreature — Bird Cleric
Gives opponents flying tokens that can't attack you.
Shadrix Silverquill
3WBLegendary Creature — Elder Dragon
Political dragon that chooses benefits for you and an opponent.
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
3WLegendary Creature — Elf Druid
Synergizes with the tokens you generate through group hug.
Utility
6
Ballot Broker
2WCreature — Human Advisor
Allows you to vote twice on all agenda cards.
Assault Suit
4Artifact — Equipment
Share your commander or a threat without losing it.
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
1RWRWLegendary Creature — Elemental Fox
Further reduces the cost of Kenrith's activation's.
Wilderness Reclamation
3GEnchantment
Untaps lands for defensive play or Kenrith activations.
