Kenrith, the Returned King (Commander) - Expensive 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
Knights' Charge
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
89%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
78%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
77%synergy
Knight Exemplar
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
77%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
72%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
67%synergy
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Guardian of Faith
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Worthy Knight
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Haytham Kenway
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Knight of the White Orchid
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Éowyn, Shieldmaiden
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
49%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Syr Faren, the Hengehammer
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Fervent Champion
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Valiant Knight
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Murderous Rider
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Khorvath Brightflame
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Knight of Autumn
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Syr Carah, the Bold
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Elenda and Azor
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Riders of Rohan
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Corpse Knight
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Reaper
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
The Council of Four
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Banish into Fable
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Once Upon a Time
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Joust
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Distant Melody
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Embercleave
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
The Great Henge
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Door of Destinies
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Colossus Hammer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Crown of Gondor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Vorpal Sword
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
History of Benalia
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Court of Embereth
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Training Grounds
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Kindred Discovery
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Fighter Class
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Happily Ever After
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Locthwain
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Castle Embereth
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Castle Vantress
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Patchwork Banner
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Legends
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Indatha Triome
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Savai Triome
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Raffine's Tower
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
63%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Sacred Foundry
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Godless Shrine
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Temple Garden
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Tournament Grounds
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Raugrin Triome
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
24%synergy
The World Tree
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Ketria Triome
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Zagoth Triome
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Stomping Ground
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy