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Darien, King of Kjeldor
Price tag $0.20

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

#651 Current Rank
#626 Last Week
#611 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.

Aunt May Aunt May
+5% Synergy $0.15
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
0% Synergy $0.25
Friendly Neighborhood Friendly Neighborhood
0% Synergy $0.32
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
-1% Synergy $9.86
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
-4% Synergy $4.40

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 $0.33
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+68% Synergy $5.13
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+68% Synergy $3.55
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+65% Synergy $0.20
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+62% Synergy $2.78
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+59% Synergy $3.14
Jade Monolith Jade Monolith
+56% Synergy $0.39
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+51% Synergy $1.12
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+49% Synergy $1.13
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+49% Synergy $3.92

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 $0.25
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+45% Synergy $0.16
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+42% Synergy $9.02
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+40% Synergy $19.01
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+36% Synergy $42.89
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+35% Synergy $0.20
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.45
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+31% Synergy $94.95
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $78.39
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $36.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $50.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $32.03
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $78.29

Creatures

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

Anointer Priest Anointer Priest
+44% Synergy $0.11
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+41% Synergy $0.42
Healer of the Pride Healer of the Pride
+38% Synergy $0.26
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+33% Synergy $0.33
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $2.16
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+27% Synergy $0.66
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+27% Synergy $31.18
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+27% Synergy $3.19
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+26% Synergy $0.76
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+25% Synergy $0.46
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+24% Synergy $2.77
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+24% Synergy $0.41
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+23% Synergy $1.59
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+23% Synergy $5.68
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+22% Synergy $23.21
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+22% Synergy $0.14
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+22% Synergy $2.27
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+20% Synergy $1.79
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+19% Synergy $0.67
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+17% Synergy $16.04
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+17% Synergy $0.22
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+17% Synergy $0.13
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+16% Synergy $0.26
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+15% Synergy $0.72
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+15% Synergy $0.33
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+14% Synergy $3.72
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+14% Synergy $0.50
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+14% Synergy $0.07
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+13% Synergy $10.33
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+11% Synergy $48.21
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+11% Synergy $0.26
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+11% Synergy $1.00
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+10% Synergy $0.18
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+10% Synergy $0.27
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+9% Synergy $12.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $41.79
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $29.01
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+8% Synergy $18.27
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+8% Synergy $33.69
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.85
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+6% Synergy $5.25
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $10.22
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+5% Synergy $0.11
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+5% Synergy $17.48
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+4% Synergy $0.61
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $1.64
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+3% Synergy $3.31
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
0% Synergy $3.53
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
+43% Synergy $0.20
Sivvi's Valor Sivvi's Valor
+25% Synergy $0.27
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+16% Synergy $0.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+13% Synergy $0.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+10% Synergy $17.98
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+10% Synergy $0.13
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+9% Synergy $0.09
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+9% Synergy $0.48
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+8% Synergy $5.76
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+8% Synergy $0.33
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $8.91
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.28
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.24
Oblation Oblation
+6% Synergy $0.62
Congregate Congregate
+6% Synergy $0.14
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $6.87
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $7.66
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.13
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.17
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $2.51
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+4% Synergy $0.05
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $0.71
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+2% Synergy $0.22
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+1% Synergy $6.95
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $1.38
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $9.20
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $3.63
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.43
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.69
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.23
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $15.58
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.40
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $0.63
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.26
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-3% Synergy $3.46
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.36
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $1.18

Sorceries

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

Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+22% Synergy $1.70
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+22% Synergy $0.22
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.13
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+13% Synergy $0.71
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+12% Synergy $0.15
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+9% Synergy $0.56
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+7% Synergy $0.20
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+6% Synergy $0.76
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $0.81
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.21
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $10.23
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.31
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.52
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $3.33
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
-1% Synergy $6.27
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-2% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.44
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy $0.41
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.24
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-7% Synergy $2.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+40% Synergy $7.20
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+39% Synergy $8.25
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+34% Synergy $0.81
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+30% Synergy $0.93
Torture Chamber Torture Chamber
+23% Synergy $0.43
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+18% Synergy $4.87
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $9.12
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+17% Synergy $19.62
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.58
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+13% Synergy $16.06
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+13% Synergy $6.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.12
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+11% Synergy $1.16
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+11% Synergy $2.34
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+11% Synergy $1.06
Barbed Wire Barbed Wire
+10% Synergy $3.98
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+8% Synergy $5.02
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy $5.03
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+8% Synergy $1.36
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $2.70
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+7% Synergy $1.54
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+7% Synergy $59.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.21
Slate of Ancestry Slate of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.98
Armageddon Clock Armageddon Clock
+6% Synergy $6.87
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mindstorm Crown Mindstorm Crown
+5% Synergy $0.13
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $18.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.14
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $5.63
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+2% Synergy $27.67
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $18.76
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.26
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $36.97
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-5% Synergy $2.90
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-7% Synergy $3.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $5.22

Enchantments

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

Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+30% Synergy $2.23
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+28% Synergy $6.12
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+27% Synergy $0.16
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+23% Synergy $0.46
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+17% Synergy $1.60
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+14% Synergy $0.60
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $5.70
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+12% Synergy $0.80
Mobilization Mobilization
+12% Synergy $0.65
Worship Worship
+12% Synergy $1.37
Karma Karma
+11% Synergy $0.21
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $22.02
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+9% Synergy $0.23
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.27
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+8% Synergy $1.35
Answered Prayers Answered Prayers
+8% Synergy $0.09
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $4.01
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.26
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+6% Synergy $1.09
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+5% Synergy $0.50
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.24
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+4% Synergy $3.63
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $4.65
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.38
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+4% Synergy $0.26
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+4% Synergy $4.54
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.57
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+4% Synergy $5.13
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+4% Synergy $0.55
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+4% Synergy $0.10
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+3% Synergy $1.96
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.13
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+1% Synergy $5.21
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $24.39
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $2.97
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-4% Synergy $6.55
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $1.50
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $3.00
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-7% Synergy $2.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-13% Synergy $4.88

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 $0.64
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+19% Synergy $29.42
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+12% Synergy $3.49
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+5% Synergy $7.02
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $7.04

Utility Lands

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

Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+14% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $17.82
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+10% Synergy $0.51
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.17
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $48.20
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.15
Vesuva Vesuva
+9% Synergy $3.90
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+8% Synergy $9.56
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.95
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+6% Synergy $0.16
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $16.79
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $39.21
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.09
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.15
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $18.47
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.90
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $3.03
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $12.40
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $7.63
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $1.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.39
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.79
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $5.98
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $6.83
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.29
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $4.06
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $3.80
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.27
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+12% Synergy $2.04
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+9% Synergy $0.44
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.55
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.22
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.64
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.13
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.16
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $4.90
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.63
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $8.70
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $38.46
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.46
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $23.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.05
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+51% Synergy $19.64
Grand Coliseum Grand Coliseum
+51% Synergy $4.59
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+47% Synergy $21.74
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $2.02
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $21.48
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.50
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.69
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.18
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.05
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $35.29
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.13

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