All are Welcome: The Ultimate Group Hug Experience

Commander / EDH* Group Hug Theme/Gimmick

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Land (35)

• 1x Azorius Guildgate
• 1x Bloodfell Caves
• 1x Blossoming Sands
• 1x Boros Guildgate
• 1x Cascading Cataracts
• 1x City of Brass
• 1x Command Tower
• 1x Dimir Guildgate
• 1x Dismal Backwater
• 1x Evolving Wilds
• 1x Exotic Orchard
• 1x Forbidden Orchard
• 1x Forest
• 1x Golgari Guildgate
• 1x Gruul Guildgate
• 1x Island
• 1x Izzet Guildgate
• 1x Jungle Hollow
• 1x Krosan Verge
• 1x Mana Confluence
• 1x Maze's End
• 1x Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
• 1x Mountain
• 1x Orzhov Guildgate
• 1x Plains
• 1x Rakdos Guildgate
• 1x Reflecting Pool
• 1x Rugged Highlands
• 1x Selesnya Guildgate
• 1x Simic Guildgate
• 1x Swamp
• 1x Terramorphic Expanse
• 1x Thornwood Falls
• 1x Tranquil Cove
• 1x Wind-Scarred Crag

Planeswalker (1)

• 1x Jace Beleren

Sorcery (17)

• 1x Alliance of Arms
• 1x Collective Voyage
• 1x Cultivate
• 1x Fascination
• 1x Kodama's Reach
• 1x Minds Aglow
• 1x New Frontiers
• 1x Pir's Whim
• 1x Prosperity
• 1x Scheming Symmetry
• 1x Shared Discovery
• 1x Show and Tell
• 1x Tempt with Discovery
• 1x Tempt with Reflections
• 1x Weird Harvest
• 1x Windfall
• 1x Winds of Change

Enchantment (16)

• 1x Awakening
• 1x Dictate of Karametra
• 1x Dictate of Kruphix
• 1x Eladamri's Vineyard
• 1x Ghostly Prison
• 1x Heartbeat of Spring
• 1x Hive Mind
• 1x Mana Flare
• 1x Mass Hysteria
• 1x Oath of Druids
• 1x Propaganda
• 1x Rites of Flourishing
• 1x Upwelling
• 1x Vow of Flight
• 1x Vow of Wildness
• 1x Well of Ideas

Instant (5)

• 1x Comeuppance
• 1x Intellectual Offering
• 1x Join Forces
• 1x Teferi's Protection
• 1x Vision Skeins

Commander (1)

Creature (17)

• 1x Boldwyr Heavyweights
• 1x Braids, Conjurer Adept
• 1x Gluntch, the Bestower
• 1x Humble Defector
• 1x Hunted Wumpus
• 1x Kami of the Crescent Moon
• 1x Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
• 1x Magus of the Vineyard
• 1x Noble Benefactor
• 1x Phelddagrif
• 1x Pulsemage Advocate
• 1x Selvala, Explorer Returned
• 1x Tempting Wurm
• 1x Veteran Explorer
• 1x Walking Archive
• 1x Wall of Shards
• 1x Wilderness Elemental

Artifact (8)

• 1x Folio of Fancies
• 1x Font of Mythos
• 1x Gate to the AEther
• 1x Ghirapur Orrery
• 1x Horn of Greed
• 1x Howling Mine
• 1x Pendant of Prosperity
• 1x Wishclaw Talisman

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Deck Overview

This 5-color group hug Commander deck, helmed by Kenrith, the Returned King, is crafted to amplify everyone's gameplay by generously helping all players build their board presence and access their strategies faster. This deck doesn’t aim to win in the traditional sense; instead, it focuses on altering the game's dynamics, making each game memorable and engaging for everyone involved.

Key Card Selections

Mana Acceleration and Sharing Cards like Dictate of Karametra, Heartbeat of Spring, and Mana Flare double the mana players generate, accelerating the game and enabling big plays early on. These cards are essential to keep the game exciting and allow players to deploy threats or answers they wouldn't usually be able to afford so early.

Card Draw and Hand Refills

Font of Mythos, Horn of Greed, and Howling Mine ensure that all players have access to plenty of resources, keeping the hands filled with options and the game moving smoothly. Mikokoro, Center of the Sea and Humble Defector further promote cooperation and interaction among players, often leading to interesting negotiations and alliances.

Player Interaction

Tempt with Discovery and Intellectual Offering not only provide resources but also encourage players to interact in ways that benefit multiple parties. These cards help maintain a balance of power and keep everyone engaged in the fate of the game.

Board State Influencers

Mass Hysteria and Ghirapur Orrery can significantly alter the dynamics of the board, encouraging aggressive strategies and enabling surprising comebacks. Meanwhile, defensive cards like Ghostly Prison and Propaganda help regulate attacks, protecting the deck's pilot from becoming a target due to their resource generosity.

Win Conditions

Although the deck is not built to win aggressively, Maze's End serves as a sneaky alternate win condition. By gathering all the different Guildgates, you can claim a victory that's both unexpected and thematic, perfectly capping off a game filled with chaotic fun.

Lands and Mana Base

With a total of 36 lands, including multi-colored lands like Command Tower, Exotic Orchard, and City of Brass, along with utility lands like Maze's End, the deck's mana base is designed to support a wide range of spells and strategies. Additional tapped gain lands ensure that the deck stays on curve while offering a slight buffer against life loss.

Conclusion

This Kenrith, the Returned King group hug deck offers a unique play experience by shifting the typical competitive nature of Commander into a more collaborative and interactive game style. It's ideal for players who enjoy long, unpredictable games filled with twists and who derive joy from seeing the table thrive and react to shared challenges.

Date added	1 month
Last updated	4 weeks
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	6 - 0 Mythic Rares 49 - 0 Rares 16 - 0 Uncommons 16 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	2.89
Tokens	1/1 G Creature Hippo, Copy Clone, Soldier 1/1 W, Spirit 1/1 C, Treasure