Kenrith, the Returned King Commander Guide

Commander overview

Kenrith, the Returned King is only generic when the list is generic. The strong Kenrith decks pick a specific job for his activated abilities, usually political midrange, reanimation-combo, or five-color value, then build mana so those activations actually matter instead of treating him as a backup plan.

How this deck wins

Kenrith wins by making mana count twice. Treasure engines, dockside-style burst turns, reanimation loops, and mana-positive value boards all turn his ability suite into a real endgame. The commander does not need many dedicated payoffs if the deck is built to produce lots of colors cleanly.

Common mistakes

The biggest trap is assuming Kenrith will somehow fix a pile of unrelated good cards. He will not. The second is a mana base that casts five colors but leaves you unable to activate two abilities in one turn cycle. That is where a lot of Kenrith decks quietly lose percentage.