Kenrith, the Returned King (Commander) - Budget Core Knights

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Ben Doolittle
Jul 2, 2025
Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest - July 2025
A new month, and new Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest. This month we're building around a concept not often seen in Commander: the sideboard!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Wandering Minstrel
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
83%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
78%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
72%synergy
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
67%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
67%synergy
Knights' Charge
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Worthy Knight
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Syr Faren, the Hengehammer
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Joust
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Wintermoor Commander
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Valiant Knight
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Knight Exemplar
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
49%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Syr Carah, the Bold
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Vodalian Wave-Knight
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Murderous Rider
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Fireborn Knight
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Venerable Knight
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Skyknight Legionnaire
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Ardenvale Tactician
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Fervent Champion
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Benalish Marshal
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Juniper Order Ranger
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Foulmire Knight
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Corpse Knight
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Knight of Autumn
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
The Council of Four
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Coalition Skyknight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Benalish Knight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Youthful Knight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Captain
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Blood-Cursed Knight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Blood Knight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Knight of Malice
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Rimrock Knight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Knight of Grace
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Knight-Arbiter
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Resolute Rider
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Oathsworn Knight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Black Knight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Order of Midnight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Banish into Fable
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Dire Tactics
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
True Love's Kiss
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Mortify
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Epic Downfall
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Open the Gates
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Circuitous Route
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Steelclaw Lance
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Shining Armor
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Heirloom Blade
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
History of Benalia
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Happily Ever After
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Quest for the Holy Relic
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Rally the Ranks
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
The Wanderer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Embereth
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
-16%synergy
Tournament Grounds
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Seaside Citadel
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Nomad Outpost
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Unknown Shores
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Tranquil Cove
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Blossoming Sands
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Vista
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Opulent Palace
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Transguild Promenade
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Hollow
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Thornwood Falls
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Citadel Gate
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Boros Guildgate
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy