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King Darien XLVIII
Price tag $0.44

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1720 Current Rank
#1668 Last Week
#1807 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring King Darien XLVIII.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in King Darien XLVIII decks.

Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+7% Synergy $0.60
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+3% Synergy $4.43
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+1% Synergy $1.45
Kinbinding Kinbinding
0% Synergy $0.31
Bristlebane Battler Bristlebane Battler
-1% Synergy $0.33

High Synergy Cards

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

Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+52% Synergy $0.31
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+46% Synergy $1.37
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+43% Synergy $0.27
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+42% Synergy $0.24
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+34% Synergy $1.87
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+34% Synergy $0.76
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+33% Synergy $0.32
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+32% Synergy $0.22
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+30% Synergy $0.26
Trostani Discordant Trostani Discordant
+30% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful King Darien XLVIII decks.

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+15% Synergy $1.02
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $33.93
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+14% Synergy $5.88
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+13% Synergy $6.81
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $0.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.23
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $13.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+3% Synergy $26.15
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $7.45
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $51.58
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1176.41
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $50.17
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $24.84
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $32.48

Creatures

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

Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+28% Synergy $0.34
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+28% Synergy $0.37
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+28% Synergy $0.36
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+27% Synergy $0.45
Emmara, Soul of the Accord Emmara, Soul of the Accord
+23% Synergy $0.33
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+22% Synergy $0.47
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+22% Synergy $18.02
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+22% Synergy $0.17
Torsten, Founder of Benalia Torsten, Founder of Benalia
+21% Synergy $1.55
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+20% Synergy $2.74
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+19% Synergy $37.14
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+16% Synergy $0.38
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+15% Synergy $5.87
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+15% Synergy $0.20
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $29.03
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+15% Synergy $0.77
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+15% Synergy $5.01
Dauntless Escort Dauntless Escort
+14% Synergy $0.34
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+13% Synergy $5.42
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+13% Synergy $0.35
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+12% Synergy $5.59
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+12% Synergy $0.37
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+11% Synergy $4.59
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+11% Synergy $0.44
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+11% Synergy $16.24
Finneas, Ace Archer Finneas, Ace Archer
+10% Synergy $0.30
Wilt-Leaf Liege Wilt-Leaf Liege
+10% Synergy $0.21
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+10% Synergy $3.72
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+10% Synergy $0.27
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+9% Synergy $1.19
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+8% Synergy $13.19
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+8% Synergy $0.33
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+7% Synergy $4.60
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+7% Synergy $3.71
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+7% Synergy $0.17
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+7% Synergy $0.22
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+6% Synergy $9.88
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+4% Synergy $18.23
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+4% Synergy $4.51
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+4% Synergy $0.27
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+3% Synergy $17.44
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $54.22
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.28
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
0% Synergy $1.49
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
0% Synergy $7.52
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $1.54
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-2% Synergy $3.35
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-2% Synergy $2.39
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
-4% Synergy $0.80
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $13.51

Instants

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

Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+21% Synergy $0.37
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+21% Synergy $5.43
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+17% Synergy $1.79
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+17% Synergy $1.64
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+15% Synergy $0.19
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+14% Synergy $0.23
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+14% Synergy $2.72
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.22
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+12% Synergy $0.57
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+10% Synergy $0.49
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+7% Synergy $2.76
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+5% Synergy $2.55
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+5% Synergy $0.69
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $15.46
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.26
Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+4% Synergy $0.28
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+4% Synergy $0.23
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.34
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.12
Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+4% Synergy $0.43
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.12
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $18.77
Fog Fog
-1% Synergy $0.47
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.37
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.06
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-6% Synergy $10.18
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.71
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-7% Synergy $0.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.18

Sorceries

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

Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+23% Synergy $1.42
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+21% Synergy $0.32
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+13% Synergy $1.28
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+11% Synergy $0.26
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+11% Synergy $0.06
Harmonize Harmonize
+10% Synergy $0.19
Overrun Overrun
+10% Synergy $0.31
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+9% Synergy $0.85
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+9% Synergy $0.73
Scout the Wilderness Scout the Wilderness
+8% Synergy $0.04
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+5% Synergy $0.57
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $2.29
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+4% Synergy $0.11
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.34
Explore Explore
+3% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.05
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+3% Synergy $10.44
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+3% Synergy $18.76
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $1.14
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.33
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.31
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.80
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.71
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
0% Synergy $0.72
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.81
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $3.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+25% Synergy $3.19
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+25% Synergy $0.49
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+21% Synergy $0.81
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $5.10
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+11% Synergy $1.50
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+8% Synergy $5.75
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $4.35
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $3.65
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $7.92
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.41
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $30.10
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-1% Synergy $4.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support King Darien XLVIII's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+21% Synergy $31.24
Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+19% Synergy $0.28
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+18% Synergy $51.68
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+15% Synergy $6.06
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $7.64
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+13% Synergy $0.40
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+12% Synergy $0.52
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $5.76
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+11% Synergy $2.37
Mobilization Mobilization
+11% Synergy $0.65
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+10% Synergy $5.41
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+10% Synergy $1.54
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+10% Synergy $0.49
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.44
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+8% Synergy $1.01
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+8% Synergy $0.35
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+7% Synergy $0.53
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+7% Synergy $0.57
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+7% Synergy $0.36
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+7% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+7% Synergy $0.26
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+6% Synergy $2.55
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.24
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.37
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+5% Synergy $5.92
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+5% Synergy $0.35
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+5% Synergy $0.29
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.61
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $6.26
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.88
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+3% Synergy $12.42
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+3% Synergy $0.41
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+3% Synergy $1.68
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+3% Synergy $2.11
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+3% Synergy $0.47
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
0% Synergy $12.27
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.48
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $26.36
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-6% Synergy $0.36
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-12% Synergy $1.21
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-13% Synergy $0.41
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-13% Synergy $2.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside King Darien XLVIII to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+20% Synergy $40.05
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+11% Synergy $3.84
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+7% Synergy $7.46
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+6% Synergy $3.20
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+5% Synergy $1.00
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
0% Synergy $0.48

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+21% Synergy $0.25
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+9% Synergy $0.16
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+7% Synergy $5.38
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.34
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $2.59
Grove of the Guardian Grove of the Guardian
+4% Synergy $0.23
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $8.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.28
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
0% Synergy $15.88
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.29
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-2% Synergy $20.85
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-4% Synergy $5.50
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $6.11
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $45.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $14.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.31
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $0.36
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $3.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+2% Synergy $1.58
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
0% Synergy $4.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.53

Lands

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

Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+14% Synergy $0.23
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+8% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.22
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.08
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+5% Synergy $0.29
Tranquil Expanse Tranquil Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+4% Synergy $0.19
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.29
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.30
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.19
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+2% Synergy $0.22
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.47
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.43
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-1% Synergy $15.11
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.38
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-2% Synergy $0.23
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-2% Synergy $0.30
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.81
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-3% Synergy $0.23
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-5% Synergy $17.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-6% Synergy $2.30
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-6% Synergy $6.26
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-6% Synergy $2.63
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-6% Synergy $0.36
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-6% Synergy $4.97
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-7% Synergy $7.05
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-8% Synergy $0.75
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-8% Synergy $7.32
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $11.47
Brushland Brushland
-11% Synergy $0.81

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