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Théoden, King of Rohan
Legendary Creature — Human Noble · 1RW
Color identity: Red · White · Boros
Théoden, King of Rohan is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Whenever Théoden or another Human you control enters, target creature gains double strike until end of turn.
Reference price of the card: €0.10
Comes in the precon Riders of Rohan
Average lands in decks for Théoden, King of Rohan: 35
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Build your Théoden, King of Rohan deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Théoden, King of Rohan 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Théoden, King of Rohan deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play per EDHREC (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: C+ (61/100)
- Consistency45
- Speed61
- Interaction77
- Resilience75
- Closing50
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 35 lands (18 nonbasic, 11 Plains, 6 Mountain)
Sol Ring · Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold · Arcane Signet · Horn of Gondor · Rally at the Hornburg · Éowyn, Fearless Knight · Rising of the Day · Swords to Plowshares · Éomer, King of Rohan · Path to Exile · Beregond of the Guard · Adeline, Resplendent Cathar · Riders of Rohan · Combat Celebrant · Lossarnach Captain · Coppercoat Vanguard · Shared Animosity · Thalia's Lieutenant · Forth Eorlingas! · Riders of the Mark · Éomer, Marshal of Rohan · Frontline Medic · Talisman of Conviction · Quarrel's End · Vanquisher's Banner · Boromir, Warden of the Tower · Boros Signet · Éomer of the Riddermark · Oath of Eorl · Champion of the Parish · Flowering of the White Tree · Westfold Rider · Boros Charm · Cathar Commando · Mentor of the Meek · Odric, Lunarch Marshal · Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider · Herald's Horn · Unbreakable Formation · Horn of the Mark · Taunt from the Rampart · Reprieve · Knight of the White Orchid · Hanweir Garrison · Dawn of a New Age · Increasing Devotion · Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! · Mother of Runes · Weathered Wayfarer · Call the Coppercoats · Rohirrim Lancer · Éowyn, Lady of Rohan · Esper Sentinel · Austere Command · Generous Gift · Professional Face-Breaker · Mind Stone · Adriana, Captain of the Guard · Commander's Sphere · Loran of the Third Path · Patchwork Banner · Warleader's Call · Akroma's Will · Intrepid Adversary · Command Tower · Clifftop Retreat · Path of Ancestry · Furycalm Snarl · Battlefield Forge · Castle Ardenvale · Minas Tirith · Wind-Scarred Crag · Evolving Wilds · Temple of Triumph · Boros Garrison · Exotic Orchard · Sacred Foundry · Rogue's Passage · Sundown Pass · Rugged Prairie · Spectator Seating · Secluded Courtyard
🃏 Recommended cards for Théoden, King of Rohan
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Théoden, King of Rohan, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold | 72% | +71% |
| Horn of Gondor | 68% | +66% |
| Rally at the Hornburg | 65% | +64% |
| Éowyn, Fearless Knight | 64% | +60% |
| Éomer, King of Rohan | 59% | +58% |
| Rising of the Day | 61% | +56% |
| Beregond of the Guard | 57% | +56% |
| Riders of Rohan | 56% | +56% |
| Lossarnach Captain | 55% | +54% |
| Thalia's Lieutenant | 51% | +51% |
| Coppercoat Vanguard | 51% | +50% |
| Riders of the Mark | 49% | +48% |
| Adeline, Resplendent Cathar | 56% | +47% |
| Éomer, Marshal of Rohan | 48% | +47% |
| Shared Animosity | 51% | +46% |
| Forth Eorlingas! | 49% | +46% |
| Combat Celebrant | 55% | +45% |
| Frontline Medic | 47% | +45% |
| Quarrel's End | 45% | +44% |
| Oath of Eorl | 43% | +43% |
| Éomer of the Riddermark | 43% | +43% |
| Path of Ancestry | 58% | +43% |
| Vanquisher's Banner | 45% | +42% |
| Champion of the Parish | 42% | +41% |
💰 The best cards for your Théoden, King of Rohan deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold
- Horn of Gondor
- Rally at the Hornburg
- Éowyn, Fearless Knight
- Éomer, King of Rohan
- Rising of the Day
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Riders of the Mark
- Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
- Shared Animosity
- Forth Eorlingas!
- Vanquisher's Banner
- Flowering of the White Tree
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- The Queen of Dale
- Akroma's Will
- Cavern of Souls
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Théoden, King of Rohan's color identity?
Théoden, King of Rohan is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Théoden, King of Rohan come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Théoden, King of Rohan deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 35 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 3.1 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 100 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 38 % of the time and floods 11 %. Deck health: C+ (61/100).
How many lands should a Théoden, King of Rohan deck run?
Real Théoden, King of Rohan decks run 35 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Théoden, King of Rohan?
The three highest-synergy cards are Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold, Horn of Gondor, Rally at the Hornburg. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Théoden, King of Rohan decks.
What combos does Théoden, King of Rohan have?
We have no known combos catalogued for Théoden, King of Rohan. That does not mean there are none — just that they do not show up in the public combo databases.
How much does a Théoden, King of Rohan deck cost?
You can start cheap: Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold, Horn of Gondor, Rally at the Hornburg are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.