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Darien, King of Kjeldor
Price tag $0.16

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

#634 Current Rank
#678 Last Week
#618 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.

Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $2.40
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
0% Synergy $6.08
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
-1% Synergy $0.22
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
-1% Synergy $21.33
Team Avatar Team Avatar
-1% Synergy $0.08

High Synergy Cards

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

Nomad Stadium Nomad Stadium
+72% Synergy $0.29
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+68% Synergy $4.06
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+67% Synergy $2.17
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+65% Synergy $0.28
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+61% Synergy $1.84
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+59% Synergy $8.03
Jade Monolith Jade Monolith
+56% Synergy $0.39
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+51% Synergy $1.05
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+49% Synergy $3.20
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+48% Synergy $1.04

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 $0.17
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+45% Synergy $0.13
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+42% Synergy $9.30
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+41% Synergy $16.50
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+36% Synergy $40.08
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+35% Synergy $0.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.89
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+31% Synergy $89.88
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $83.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $30.49
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $91.84

Creatures

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

Anointer Priest Anointer Priest
+44% Synergy $0.07
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+41% Synergy $0.32
Healer of the Pride Healer of the Pride
+38% Synergy $0.33
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+33% Synergy $0.32
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $2.16
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+27% Synergy $0.47
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+27% Synergy $29.74
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+27% Synergy $3.51
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+26% Synergy $0.48
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+25% Synergy $0.50
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+25% Synergy $2.09
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+24% Synergy $0.29
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+23% Synergy $1.25
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+22% Synergy $23.86
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+22% Synergy $0.08
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+22% Synergy $6.02
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+22% Synergy $2.06
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+20% Synergy $3.04
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+19% Synergy $0.68
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+18% Synergy $0.11
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+17% Synergy $16.58
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+17% Synergy $0.29
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+16% Synergy $0.26
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+16% Synergy $0.23
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+14% Synergy $3.48
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+14% Synergy $0.65
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+14% Synergy $0.54
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+14% Synergy $0.10
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+13% Synergy $9.73
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+12% Synergy $0.26
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+11% Synergy $48.71
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+11% Synergy $0.91
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+10% Synergy $0.16
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+9% Synergy $13.12
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $42.73
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+8% Synergy $1.26
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+8% Synergy $16.90
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+8% Synergy $40.29
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $32.81
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+6% Synergy $5.17
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $7.43
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+5% Synergy $17.34
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+5% Synergy $0.16
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+4% Synergy $1.89
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+4% Synergy $0.39
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.20
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+3% Synergy $2.81
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
0% Synergy $3.55
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Blood of the Martyr Blood of the Martyr
+43% Synergy $0.21
Sivvi's Valor Sivvi's Valor
+26% Synergy $0.28
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+16% Synergy $0.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $0.75
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+11% Synergy $14.89
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $6.26
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+9% Synergy $0.13
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+9% Synergy $0.48
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+8% Synergy $0.06
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+8% Synergy $0.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $9.22
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.25
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $1.95
Oblation Oblation
+6% Synergy $0.60
Congregate Congregate
+6% Synergy $0.15
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $7.50
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.62
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.15
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.14
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $2.75
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+4% Synergy $0.05
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+3% Synergy $0.20
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $0.91
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+1% Synergy $6.73
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $2.97
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $9.59
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.61
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $3.60
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.26
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $17.61
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.82
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $0.90
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.27
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-3% Synergy $3.79
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.19
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $0.80

Sorceries

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+22% Synergy $0.20
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+21% Synergy $1.87
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.15
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+13% Synergy $0.78
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+12% Synergy $0.17
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+9% Synergy $0.60
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+7% Synergy $0.99
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+6% Synergy $0.21
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $0.90
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.27
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.16
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.47
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $8.65
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $5.95
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.39
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-2% Synergy $0.23
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.45
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.45
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.22
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-7% Synergy $2.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+40% Synergy $6.73
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+39% Synergy $8.77
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+34% Synergy $0.91
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+30% Synergy $0.84
Torture Chamber Torture Chamber
+22% Synergy $0.43
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+18% Synergy $17.53
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+18% Synergy $4.10
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $6.31
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.56
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+13% Synergy $15.19
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+13% Synergy $6.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $3.86
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+11% Synergy $1.71
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+11% Synergy $2.31
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy $0.96
Barbed Wire Barbed Wire
+10% Synergy $3.23
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+8% Synergy $3.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+8% Synergy $3.83
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy $5.19
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+8% Synergy $1.37
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+7% Synergy $1.11
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+7% Synergy $51.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.19
Slate of Ancestry Slate of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.98
Mindstorm Crown Mindstorm Crown
+6% Synergy $0.12
Armageddon Clock Armageddon Clock
+6% Synergy $6.41
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $15.51
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $0.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.20
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $6.25
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+2% Synergy $29.23
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $19.89
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.52
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $38.64
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-5% Synergy $3.56
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-8% Synergy $3.44
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $5.38

Enchantments

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

Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+30% Synergy $4.00
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+30% Synergy $1.22
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+27% Synergy $0.14
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+22% Synergy $0.42
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+17% Synergy $0.96
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+13% Synergy $0.65
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+13% Synergy $0.80
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $7.55
Mobilization Mobilization
+12% Synergy $0.66
Worship Worship
+12% Synergy $1.47
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $20.00
Karma Karma
+10% Synergy $0.24
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+9% Synergy $0.16
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+8% Synergy $1.84
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.31
Answered Prayers Answered Prayers
+8% Synergy $0.09
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $4.27
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+6% Synergy $1.14
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.31
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+5% Synergy $0.51
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+4% Synergy $3.47
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $4.33
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.40
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+4% Synergy $4.32
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.97
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+4% Synergy $5.39
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+4% Synergy $0.56
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+3% Synergy $2.80
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+3% Synergy $0.20
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.14
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+1% Synergy $4.41
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.05
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $7.94
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-4% Synergy $5.80
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $1.80
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $1.80
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $3.70
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-13% Synergy $4.69

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 $0.90
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+19% Synergy $29.84
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+11% Synergy $3.49
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+5% Synergy $7.19
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $7.38

Utility Lands

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

Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+14% Synergy $0.25
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $20.46
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+10% Synergy $0.38
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $46.26
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.15
Vesuva Vesuva
+9% Synergy $3.48
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $4.93
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+8% Synergy $10.66
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $18.39
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+6% Synergy $0.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $38.24
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.09
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.30
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $4.08
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.19
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $13.56
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.39
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $4.92
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.05
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $7.73
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $1.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $34.91
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.43
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.87
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.26
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $5.71
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $4.47
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.23
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $3.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $5.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+15% Synergy $0.28
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+12% Synergy $2.47
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+9% Synergy $0.38
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.15
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.48
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.21
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $9.68
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $40.66
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $25.64
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $5.85
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.21
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.92
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $4.96
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.22

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 $20.01
Grand Coliseum Grand Coliseum
+51% Synergy $5.43
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+48% Synergy $21.72
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.17
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $2.46
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $20.39
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.61
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.61
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.31
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $34.93
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.79

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