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Darien, King of Kjeldor
Price tag $0.45

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#506 Current Rank
#362 Last Week
#613 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Darien, King of Kjeldor.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Darien, King of Kjeldor decks.

Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+4% Synergy $1.45
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+3% Synergy $0.31
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+1% Synergy $0.61
Winnowing Winnowing
0% Synergy $0.41
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
-1% Synergy $22.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Darien, King of Kjeldor's abilities and overall game plan.

Nomad Stadium Nomad Stadium
+73% Synergy $0.38
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+68% Synergy $7.08
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+67% Synergy $4.59
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+65% Synergy $0.32
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+61% Synergy $2.23
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+59% Synergy $6.13
Jade Monolith Jade Monolith
+56% Synergy $0.48
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+52% Synergy $1.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+49% Synergy $5.10
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+48% Synergy $1.07

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Darien, King of Kjeldor decks.

Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+46% Synergy $0.22
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+45% Synergy $0.21
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+44% Synergy $10.24
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+42% Synergy $18.02
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+37% Synergy $51.68
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+36% Synergy $0.38
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+31% Synergy $111.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $97.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $50.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $32.48
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.71
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $7.45

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Darien, King of Kjeldor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Anointer Priest Anointer Priest
+43% Synergy $0.16
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+40% Synergy $0.28
Healer of the Pride Healer of the Pride
+37% Synergy $0.32
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+32% Synergy $0.36
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $2.45
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+28% Synergy $1.19
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+28% Synergy $37.14
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+28% Synergy $3.66
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+27% Synergy $3.67
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+27% Synergy $0.31
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+25% Synergy $0.44
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+23% Synergy $1.96
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+23% Synergy $0.47
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+23% Synergy $0.24
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+22% Synergy $29.03
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+22% Synergy $5.01
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+21% Synergy $3.72
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+20% Synergy $9.88
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+18% Synergy $0.92
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+17% Synergy $17.44
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+17% Synergy $0.11
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+16% Synergy $5.87
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+16% Synergy $0.34
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+15% Synergy $0.35
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+15% Synergy $0.24
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+14% Synergy $0.88
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+14% Synergy $1.71
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+13% Synergy $53.66
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+13% Synergy $13.19
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+13% Synergy $0.15
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+11% Synergy $0.37
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+10% Synergy $0.19
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+10% Synergy $1.07
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $54.22
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+9% Synergy $16.24
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+8% Synergy $2.74
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+8% Synergy $38.18
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+8% Synergy $23.90
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $55.04
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+6% Synergy $6.84
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $12.83
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+4% Synergy $4.80
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+4% Synergy $20.81
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+4% Synergy $0.16
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.35
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+3% Synergy $0.46
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+3% Synergy $4.42
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
-1% Synergy $2.62
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.27

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Darien, King of Kjeldor safe.

Blood of the Martyr Blood of the Martyr
+44% Synergy $0.24
Sivvi's Valor Sivvi's Valor
+27% Synergy $0.33
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+16% Synergy $0.48
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+11% Synergy $18.77
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+9% Synergy $0.12
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $15.46
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+8% Synergy $0.17
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+8% Synergy $5.43
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.57
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.34
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.23
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $7.51
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.87
Congregate Congregate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $7.71
Oblation Oblation
+5% Synergy $0.56
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.12
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $3.61
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.19
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+4% Synergy $0.19
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $12.04
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+2% Synergy $0.32
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $2.68
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+1% Synergy $8.67
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $3.44
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.41
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.38
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $4.59
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.06
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.79
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $22.83
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.34
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.37
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-3% Synergy $4.30
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.90
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $1.68

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Darien, King of Kjeldor's game plan and control the board.

Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+22% Synergy $2.09
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+22% Synergy $0.24
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+21% Synergy $0.32
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+13% Synergy $0.73
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+12% Synergy $0.16
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+8% Synergy $0.61
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+7% Synergy $1.42
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+6% Synergy $0.28
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $1.02
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.43
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $9.90
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.27
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.62
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $6.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.34
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-2% Synergy $0.31
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.55
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.60
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-7% Synergy $3.05

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+40% Synergy $8.01
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+39% Synergy $8.88
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+35% Synergy $1.00
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+31% Synergy $1.25
Torture Chamber Torture Chamber
+23% Synergy $0.49
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+19% Synergy $20.36
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $14.56
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+17% Synergy $5.75
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.81
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+13% Synergy $16.13
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+13% Synergy $6.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.61
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+11% Synergy $4.15
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+11% Synergy $3.19
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+10% Synergy $5.52
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy $0.62
Barbed Wire Barbed Wire
+10% Synergy $2.61
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+8% Synergy $4.70
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy $5.85
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+8% Synergy $1.37
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+7% Synergy $49.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+6% Synergy $1.50
Mindstorm Crown Mindstorm Crown
+6% Synergy $0.15
Armageddon Clock Armageddon Clock
+6% Synergy $6.26
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+5% Synergy $12.19
Slate of Ancestry Slate of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $1.03
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $0.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $2.00
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $7.92
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+2% Synergy $30.10
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.23
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.32
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $44.70
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-5% Synergy $4.41
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-7% Synergy $4.35
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $8.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Darien, King of Kjeldor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+31% Synergy $1.01
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+30% Synergy $5.76
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+27% Synergy $0.27
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+22% Synergy $0.44
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+17% Synergy $2.55
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+13% Synergy $0.62
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+13% Synergy $0.74
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $6.06
Mobilization Mobilization
+12% Synergy $0.65
Worship Worship
+12% Synergy $1.11
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $25.67
Karma Karma
+11% Synergy $0.26
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+9% Synergy $0.30
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+8% Synergy $4.84
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.41
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $4.88
Answered Prayers Answered Prayers
+7% Synergy $0.15
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+6% Synergy $0.91
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+5% Synergy $4.82
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.44
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+5% Synergy $0.53
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $5.26
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.67
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+4% Synergy $7.08
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $5.04
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+4% Synergy $0.47
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+4% Synergy $9.17
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+4% Synergy $0.57
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+3% Synergy $0.35
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+3% Synergy $3.72
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.24
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+2% Synergy $5.70
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.99
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $8.76
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-4% Synergy $7.64
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $2.76
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $4.79
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.34
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-13% Synergy $5.87

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Darien, King of Kjeldor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+27% Synergy $1.87
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+20% Synergy $40.05
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+11% Synergy $3.84
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+4% Synergy $8.98
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $7.46

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+14% Synergy $20.85
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+13% Synergy $0.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $52.27
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+10% Synergy $0.48
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.17
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.30
Vesuva Vesuva
+9% Synergy $3.27
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.36
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+7% Synergy $15.16
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $22.56
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+6% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $44.23
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.28
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $8.92
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.25
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $15.14
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.06
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $2.59
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.28
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $7.66
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $2.86
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.70
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $37.51
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.44
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $1.00
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $5.50
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $7.13
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $5.29
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $6.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $6.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.39
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+11% Synergy $3.71
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+9% Synergy $0.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.61
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.21
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.88
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.36
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $9.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.25
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $34.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $4.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.33
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.53

Lands

The mana base foundation for Darien, King of Kjeldor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

City of Brass City of Brass
+52% Synergy $9.14
Grand Coliseum Grand Coliseum
+52% Synergy $0.58
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+50% Synergy $19.72
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.68
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $26.47
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.47
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.41
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.57
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $49.97
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.44

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