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Darien, King of Kjeldor
Price tag $1.14

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

#476 Current Rank
#545 Last Week
#600 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.

Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.90
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
0% Synergy $1.50
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
0% Synergy $5.51
Mighty Mutanimals Mighty Mutanimals
0% Synergy $0.19
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
-1% Synergy $0.34

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
+68% Synergy $6.01
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+67% Synergy $2.99
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+66% Synergy $0.39
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+62% Synergy $2.07
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+61% Synergy $6.36
Jade Monolith Jade Monolith
+56% Synergy $0.43
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+52% Synergy $1.27
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+49% Synergy $5.71
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+48% Synergy $1.13

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 $0.29
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+46% Synergy $0.31
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+45% Synergy $9.98
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+42% Synergy $19.43
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+38% Synergy $57.62
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+36% Synergy $0.39
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.42
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+31% Synergy $122.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $108.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $57.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $55.57
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $99.03
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $36.19
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.50

Creatures

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

Anointer Priest Anointer Priest
+43% Synergy $0.18
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+40% Synergy $0.28
Healer of the Pride Healer of the Pride
+37% Synergy $0.34
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+32% Synergy $3.13
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+31% Synergy $0.34
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+28% Synergy $1.95
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+28% Synergy $39.15
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+28% Synergy $2.24
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+28% Synergy $0.33
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $2.36
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+25% Synergy $0.52
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+24% Synergy $1.89
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+22% Synergy $0.31
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+22% Synergy $27.97
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+22% Synergy $0.21
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+22% Synergy $4.28
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+21% Synergy $2.75
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+20% Synergy $12.17
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $4.88
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+17% Synergy $19.74
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+17% Synergy $0.97
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+17% Synergy $0.20
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+15% Synergy $0.39
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.37
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+14% Synergy $61.68
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+14% Synergy $1.02
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+14% Synergy $0.41
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+14% Synergy $0.16
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+13% Synergy $5.30
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+13% Synergy $1.89
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+11% Synergy $0.37
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+10% Synergy $17.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $55.88
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+9% Synergy $0.15
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+8% Synergy $2.65
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+8% Synergy $37.30
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+8% Synergy $33.03
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $52.93
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+6% Synergy $5.02
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $14.05
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+4% Synergy $7.40
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+4% Synergy $22.29
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+3% Synergy $0.48
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+3% Synergy $4.41
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.32
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
-1% Synergy $1.61
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-2% Synergy $8.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.79
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 $0.33
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+17% Synergy $0.49
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+11% Synergy $21.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $18.26
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+9% Synergy $0.12
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+8% Synergy $5.81
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.55
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.26
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.21
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $7.11
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $7.31
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.55
Congregate Congregate
+6% Synergy $0.23
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.08
Oblation Oblation
+5% Synergy $0.55
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $2.85
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.25
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $6.82
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+3% Synergy $0.19
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $13.26
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $1.22
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $2.34
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $4.76
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.59
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $1.12
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.38
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $23.30
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.33
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.22
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $1.93

Sorceries

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

Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+22% Synergy $2.68
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+21% Synergy $0.23
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+21% Synergy $0.29
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+12% Synergy $0.75
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+11% Synergy $0.27
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+8% Synergy $0.64
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+6% Synergy $1.78
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $1.05
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+5% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.59
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $11.31
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.33
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.75
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $7.19
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.36
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.55
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.33
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-7% Synergy $3.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Blasting Station Blasting Station
+40% Synergy $9.47
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+40% Synergy $9.32
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+36% Synergy $1.04
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+31% Synergy $1.34
Torture Chamber Torture Chamber
+23% Synergy $0.51
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+20% Synergy $24.42
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $15.26
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+17% Synergy $6.96
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+14% Synergy $6.53
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.57
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+13% Synergy $6.90
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+12% Synergy $17.17
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+11% Synergy $2.54
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+10% Synergy $5.25
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy $0.65
Barbed Wire Barbed Wire
+10% Synergy $2.40
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $1.42
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy $7.18
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+8% Synergy $1.49
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+7% Synergy $54.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.31
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+6% Synergy $1.83
Mindstorm Crown Mindstorm Crown
+6% Synergy $0.17
Armageddon Clock Armageddon Clock
+6% Synergy $5.96
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+5% Synergy $11.22
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+5% Synergy $1.49
Slate of Ancestry Slate of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $1.04
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $0.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.85
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $5.25
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+2% Synergy $33.58
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.34
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $1.95
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $43.69
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-5% Synergy $4.36
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-7% Synergy $5.37
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $7.29

Enchantments

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

Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+32% Synergy $1.02
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+31% Synergy $8.38
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+28% Synergy $0.37
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+21% Synergy $0.42
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+17% Synergy $0.75
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+13% Synergy $0.64
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+13% Synergy $0.82
Karma Karma
+13% Synergy $0.26
Worship Worship
+12% Synergy $1.11
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $15.72
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $7.48
Mobilization Mobilization
+11% Synergy $0.67
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+9% Synergy $0.34
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+8% Synergy $2.26
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.49
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $4.98
Answered Prayers Answered Prayers
+7% Synergy $0.13
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+6% Synergy $5.65
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+6% Synergy $0.94
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.41
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $1.18
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.60
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+4% Synergy $7.21
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+4% Synergy $0.48
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.99
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+4% Synergy $0.48
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+4% Synergy $6.97
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+4% Synergy $0.66
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $3.45
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+3% Synergy $0.38
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $3.13
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $30.14
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $8.79
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $0.56
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-5% Synergy $8.87
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $4.77
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-13% Synergy $3.52

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 $1.66
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+21% Synergy $39.94
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+11% Synergy $3.95
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+4% Synergy $10.06
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $7.78

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $25.10
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+13% Synergy $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $58.63
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+10% Synergy $0.43
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.26
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+9% Synergy $0.14
Vesuva Vesuva
+9% Synergy $3.50
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $5.85
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $8.16
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+7% Synergy $16.87
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+6% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.56
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.22
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.26
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $17.69
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $22.89
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $2.90
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.17
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $6.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.75
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $4.43
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.11
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.36
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-2% Synergy $10.00
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $5.68
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.36
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $6.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $5.44
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.36
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+11% Synergy $4.49
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+9% Synergy $0.46
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.26
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $1.92
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.50
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $36.86
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.35
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $10.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.65
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.90

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 $9.12
Grand Coliseum Grand Coliseum
+52% Synergy $0.37
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+50% Synergy $18.05
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.04
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $28.81
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.40
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $10.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.07
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $32.49
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.59
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.48
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.15
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $48.67
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.79

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