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Darien, King of Kjeldor
Price tag $0.30

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

#592 Current Rank
#507 Last Week
#591 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.

Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+13% Synergy $0.73
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+7% Synergy $4.33
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+4% Synergy $1.65
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+2% Synergy $20.61
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $1.17

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 $0.32
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+69% Synergy $4.55
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+68% Synergy $2.14
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+66% Synergy $0.21
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+62% Synergy $2.46
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+59% Synergy $2.90
Jade Monolith Jade Monolith
+56% Synergy $0.30
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+51% Synergy $1.02
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+50% Synergy $1.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+49% Synergy $5.02

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
+45% Synergy $0.18
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+45% Synergy $0.11
Anointer Priest Anointer Priest
+45% Synergy $0.09
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+40% Synergy $21.14
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+36% Synergy $46.21
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+34% Synergy $0.29
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $2.94
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+31% Synergy $94.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+15% Synergy $71.05
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $34.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $45.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $28.27
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $67.99

Creatures

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

Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+42% Synergy $0.49
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+41% Synergy $8.06
Healer of the Pride Healer of the Pride
+39% Synergy $0.28
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+34% Synergy $0.32
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+30% Synergy $2.27
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+27% Synergy $3.15
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+26% Synergy $0.80
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+26% Synergy $34.85
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+25% Synergy $0.27
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+25% Synergy $0.33
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+24% Synergy $0.92
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+23% Synergy $5.64
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+23% Synergy $3.53
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+22% Synergy $1.08
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+22% Synergy $22.97
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+21% Synergy $0.11
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+19% Synergy $2.25
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+19% Synergy $0.70
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+18% Synergy $0.27
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+18% Synergy $0.08
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+17% Synergy $17.67
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+16% Synergy $0.28
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+16% Synergy $0.87
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+16% Synergy $0.26
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+14% Synergy $0.44
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+14% Synergy $0.06
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+13% Synergy $4.49
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+13% Synergy $0.32
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+12% Synergy $8.49
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+12% Synergy $1.00
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+11% Synergy $0.22
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+10% Synergy $46.76
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+10% Synergy $0.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $42.20
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+8% Synergy $24.03
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+8% Synergy $37.13
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+7% Synergy $3.07
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $30.11
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+6% Synergy $5.93
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+6% Synergy $0.19
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $6.79
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+5% Synergy $0.61
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+5% Synergy $13.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+4% Synergy $0.35
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+4% Synergy $2.23
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+4% Synergy $0.10
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $1.92
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
0% Synergy $1.87
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-1% Synergy $3.70
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Blood of the Martyr Blood of the Martyr
+42% Synergy $0.18
Sivvi's Valor Sivvi's Valor
+25% Synergy $0.28
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+16% Synergy $0.44
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+13% Synergy $0.90
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+11% Synergy $16.24
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+10% Synergy $0.14
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+9% Synergy $0.10
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+9% Synergy $0.57
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+8% Synergy $5.26
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+8% Synergy $0.25
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $11.91
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.26
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.58
Oblation Oblation
+6% Synergy $0.63
Congregate Congregate
+6% Synergy $0.10
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $8.15
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.52
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.13
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.13
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $1.55
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+4% Synergy $0.07
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+3% Synergy $0.20
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+2% Synergy $5.00
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $0.87
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $1.96
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $8.65
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.28
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $4.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.76
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $16.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.35
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $0.45
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.22
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-3% Synergy $3.77
Reprieve Reprieve
-5% Synergy $0.63

Sorceries

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+23% Synergy $0.19
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+22% Synergy $1.50
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.17
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+13% Synergy $0.63
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+13% Synergy $0.13
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+10% Synergy $0.55
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+7% Synergy $0.17
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+6% Synergy $1.05
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $0.73
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $8.66
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.29
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.48
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.30
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-1% Synergy $0.32
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy $0.39
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
-1% Synergy $5.68
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.39
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.40
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-7% Synergy $2.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+40% Synergy $7.43
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+39% Synergy $8.14
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+34% Synergy $0.62
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+30% Synergy $0.99
Torture Chamber Torture Chamber
+23% Synergy $0.38
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+19% Synergy $5.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $8.99
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+17% Synergy $18.82
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.63
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+13% Synergy $14.17
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+13% Synergy $7.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.45
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+11% Synergy $1.78
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+11% Synergy $0.89
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+11% Synergy $0.92
Barbed Wire Barbed Wire
+10% Synergy $5.16
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+9% Synergy $1.42
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $54.66
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy $5.21
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $4.31
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+7% Synergy $0.97
Slate of Ancestry Slate of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $1.11
Armageddon Clock Armageddon Clock
+6% Synergy $6.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.24
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+5% Synergy $0.33
Mindstorm Crown Mindstorm Crown
+5% Synergy $0.15
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $17.46
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+3% Synergy $9.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.30
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $17.15
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $3.79
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+2% Synergy $26.63
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $1.73
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $35.07
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-5% Synergy $4.22
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-8% Synergy $3.77
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $7.32

Enchantments

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

Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+30% Synergy $3.94
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+30% Synergy $1.97
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+27% Synergy $0.14
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+24% Synergy $0.44
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+17% Synergy $1.40
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+14% Synergy $0.56
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $7.12
Mobilization Mobilization
+12% Synergy $0.68
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+12% Synergy $0.77
Worship Worship
+12% Synergy $0.78
Karma Karma
+11% Synergy $0.19
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $21.01
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+10% Synergy $0.25
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.24
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+8% Synergy $1.47
Answered Prayers Answered Prayers
+8% Synergy $0.10
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $3.92
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.30
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.46
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+5% Synergy $1.31
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $1.56
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+4% Synergy $0.26
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $4.07
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+4% Synergy $5.70
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+4% Synergy $2.84
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.47
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.95
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+4% Synergy $5.06
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+4% Synergy $0.50
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.13
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+4% Synergy $0.12
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+2% Synergy $0.41
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $1.74
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+1% Synergy $3.67
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+1% Synergy $0.58
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $26.40
Paladin Class Paladin Class
0% Synergy $0.54
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $2.36
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-3% Synergy $4.32
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-4% Synergy $1.53
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $1.43
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $2.73
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-7% Synergy $1.71
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-12% Synergy $3.99

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 $0.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+17% Synergy $30.03
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+11% Synergy $3.53
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+4% Synergy $4.79
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $6.89

Utility Lands

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

Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+14% Synergy $0.26
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+12% Synergy $19.02
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $47.16
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.17
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+10% Synergy $0.64
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.20
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $5.08
Vesuva Vesuva
+8% Synergy $4.02
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+8% Synergy $8.91
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+6% Synergy $0.19
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $15.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $34.54
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.00
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.16
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.18
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $14.84
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $10.98
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $6.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $1.98
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $38.71
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.76
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.73
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $6.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $2.28
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.46
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $3.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+15% Synergy $0.20
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+11% Synergy $1.30
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+10% Synergy $0.49
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.61
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+6% Synergy $55.47
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.24
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.21
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.19
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $7.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $4.04
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $2.44
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $17.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.12
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $4.82
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Grand Coliseum Grand Coliseum
+51% Synergy $6.69
City of Brass City of Brass
+51% Synergy $17.11
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+46% Synergy $24.58
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.78
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.32
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $22.75
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.76
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.34
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.05
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $34.04
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.39

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