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Darien, King of Kjeldor
Price tag $1.64

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

#520 Current Rank
#613 Last Week
#599 Past 2 Years

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.

Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.37
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
0% Synergy $4.72
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
-1% Synergy $0.29
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $91.71
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
-2% Synergy $2.14

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 $0.47
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+67% Synergy $6.30
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+67% Synergy $3.99
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+65% Synergy $0.37
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+62% Synergy $2.25
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+60% Synergy $5.77
Jade Monolith Jade Monolith
+57% Synergy $0.47
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+52% Synergy $1.26
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+48% Synergy $1.28
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+48% Synergy $6.25

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 $0.40
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+45% Synergy $8.86
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+45% Synergy $0.27
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+42% Synergy $18.56
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+37% Synergy $63.66
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+36% Synergy $0.43
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+30% Synergy $129.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+13% Synergy $109.80
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $53.21
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $108.02
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $37.03
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.17

Creatures

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

Anointer Priest Anointer Priest
+43% Synergy $0.22
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+40% Synergy $0.29
Healer of the Pride Healer of the Pride
+37% Synergy $0.35
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+33% Synergy $2.57
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+31% Synergy $0.38
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+29% Synergy $44.63
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+29% Synergy $0.38
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+29% Synergy $3.23
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+28% Synergy $2.81
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $2.54
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+25% Synergy $0.55
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+23% Synergy $2.17
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+22% Synergy $3.80
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+22% Synergy $26.26
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+22% Synergy $0.33
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+21% Synergy $0.39
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+20% Synergy $3.04
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+20% Synergy $12.91
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $4.62
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+16% Synergy $20.60
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+16% Synergy $0.20
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+16% Synergy $1.19
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.37
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+14% Synergy $0.45
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+14% Synergy $64.01
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+14% Synergy $0.37
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+14% Synergy $0.37
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+13% Synergy $0.16
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+13% Synergy $1.88
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+12% Synergy $4.95
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+10% Synergy $0.36
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+10% Synergy $15.86
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+8% Synergy $0.16
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+8% Synergy $2.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $59.32
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+7% Synergy $36.46
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+7% Synergy $41.85
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $46.57
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+5% Synergy $4.94
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $13.69
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+4% Synergy $4.55
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+4% Synergy $0.25
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+3% Synergy $22.85
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.32
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+2% Synergy $5.51
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-1% Synergy $8.04
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
-1% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Blood of the Martyr Blood of the Martyr
+45% Synergy $0.24
Sivvi's Valor Sivvi's Valor
+28% Synergy $0.35
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+17% Synergy $0.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+11% Synergy $22.25
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $15.93
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+8% Synergy $0.15
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+8% Synergy $7.52
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.52
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.29
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.32
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.25
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $5.10
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.58
Congregate Congregate
+5% Synergy $0.25
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $5.58
Oblation Oblation
+4% Synergy $0.62
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.11
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.26
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $3.12
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+3% Synergy $0.21
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $7.35
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+2% Synergy $0.29
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $12.85
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+0% Synergy $2.14
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+0% Synergy $5.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.79
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.42
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $1.07
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $25.62
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.79
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.31
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $4.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.30
Reprieve Reprieve
-5% Synergy $1.33
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $2.69

Sorceries

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

Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+22% Synergy $5.02
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+21% Synergy $0.39
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.38
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+12% Synergy $1.32
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+10% Synergy $0.31
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+7% Synergy $0.69
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+6% Synergy $2.46
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+5% Synergy $0.31
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $1.12
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.42
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $11.82
Fumigate Fumigate
+2% Synergy $0.30
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.92
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+0% Synergy $4.62
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.82
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.60
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-2% Synergy $0.33
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-7% Synergy $3.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+40% Synergy $10.30
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+39% Synergy $8.27
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+36% Synergy $1.00
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+31% Synergy $1.25
Torture Chamber Torture Chamber
+23% Synergy $0.53
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+20% Synergy $24.31
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $15.74
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+16% Synergy $7.82
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+15% Synergy $7.69
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.44
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+12% Synergy $8.34
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+11% Synergy $18.74
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+10% Synergy $2.43
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+9% Synergy $5.22
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+9% Synergy $0.75
Barbed Wire Barbed Wire
+9% Synergy $2.08
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+8% Synergy $1.26
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+7% Synergy $6.86
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+7% Synergy $1.56
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+6% Synergy $54.81
Mindstorm Crown Mindstorm Crown
+6% Synergy $0.18
Armageddon Clock Armageddon Clock
+5% Synergy $6.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.30
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $1.46
Slate of Ancestry Slate of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $1.02
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+5% Synergy $10.84
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+4% Synergy $1.00
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+3% Synergy $1.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.95
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $5.74
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+1% Synergy $33.29
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $26.88
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.62
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $45.61
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-6% Synergy $5.50
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $5.78

Enchantments

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

Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+32% Synergy $2.98
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+30% Synergy $8.10
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+27% Synergy $0.32
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+21% Synergy $0.47
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+16% Synergy $0.60
Karma Karma
+13% Synergy $0.29
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+12% Synergy $0.59
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+12% Synergy $0.68
Worship Worship
+11% Synergy $1.09
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $9.62
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $13.49
Mobilization Mobilization
+10% Synergy $0.68
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+8% Synergy $0.32
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+8% Synergy $2.39
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+6% Synergy $0.51
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $5.04
Answered Prayers Answered Prayers
+6% Synergy $0.24
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+6% Synergy $0.93
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+5% Synergy $5.61
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.45
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+4% Synergy $0.45
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+3% Synergy $0.82
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $4.13
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+3% Synergy $6.77
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+3% Synergy $0.65
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $4.59
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+3% Synergy $3.19
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+3% Synergy $8.70
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $4.03
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+3% Synergy $0.41
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+2% Synergy $0.34
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $3.54
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+0% Synergy $28.00
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $9.15
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-4% Synergy $9.86
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $6.60
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $0.59
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-5% Synergy $2.93
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-13% Synergy $4.72

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+26% Synergy $1.82
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+21% Synergy $39.18
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+10% Synergy $3.55
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+3% Synergy $8.52
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+3% Synergy $10.32

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $24.17
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $63.55
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+13% Synergy $0.33
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+9% Synergy $0.56
Vesuva Vesuva
+9% Synergy $3.18
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+9% Synergy $0.12
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $7.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $4.72
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+6% Synergy $12.33
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+6% Synergy $0.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.37
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.17
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.52
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $3.42
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.70
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+1% Synergy $0.31
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $18.86
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $2.47
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+0% Synergy $3.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+0% Synergy $2.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+0% Synergy $7.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+0% Synergy $40.73
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.32
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.26
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $12.90
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $5.74
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.38
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $6.18
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-9% Synergy $5.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.34
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+11% Synergy $3.94
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+8% Synergy $0.43
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.59
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.34
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $4.25
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $3.17
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $11.98
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.53
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $35.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.73
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.51

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 $10.60
Grand Coliseum Grand Coliseum
+52% Synergy $0.37
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+50% Synergy $18.28
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $0.97
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $31.86
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.39
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $16.02
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $31.39
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.79
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $4.00
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $49.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.11

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