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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

#1902 Current Rank
#1919 Last Week
#1787 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.

Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
+6% Synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+5% Synergy $0.59
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+5% Synergy $0.54
Wanderbrine Trapper Wanderbrine Trapper
+3% Synergy $0.21
Bristlebane Battler Bristlebane Battler
0% Synergy $0.50

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 $0.20
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+47% Synergy $0.90
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+44% Synergy $0.17
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+42% Synergy $0.13
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+34% Synergy $0.16
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+34% Synergy $0.50
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+33% Synergy $1.08
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+32% Synergy $0.22
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+31% Synergy $0.34
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+31% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Trostani Discordant Trostani Discordant
+30% Synergy $0.23
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+16% Synergy $0.85
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+15% Synergy $4.15
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+14% Synergy $6.48
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.37
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $0.51
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.93
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $11.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+4% Synergy $21.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $48.00
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $20.12
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

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

Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+28% Synergy $0.35
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+28% Synergy $0.37
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+28% Synergy $0.25
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+24% Synergy $0.07
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+23% Synergy $17.18
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+22% Synergy $0.41
Emmara, Soul of the Accord Emmara, Soul of the Accord
+22% Synergy $0.28
Torsten, Founder of Benalia Torsten, Founder of Benalia
+22% Synergy $1.42
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+20% Synergy $32.78
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+19% Synergy $1.78
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+17% Synergy $0.23
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+16% Synergy $4.42
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $26.03
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+16% Synergy $6.39
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+15% Synergy $0.20
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+15% Synergy $0.47
Dauntless Escort Dauntless Escort
+14% Synergy $0.32
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+14% Synergy $0.34
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+13% Synergy $0.37
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+12% Synergy $2.47
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+12% Synergy $6.08
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+11% Synergy $6.16
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+11% Synergy $3.28
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+10% Synergy $0.38
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+10% Synergy $15.98
Finneas, Ace Archer Finneas, Ace Archer
+10% Synergy $0.19
Wilt-Leaf Liege Wilt-Leaf Liege
+10% Synergy $0.19
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+10% Synergy $0.22
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+9% Synergy $0.60
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+9% Synergy $10.66
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+8% Synergy $4.32
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+8% Synergy $0.22
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+8% Synergy $2.25
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+7% Synergy $3.67
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+7% Synergy $0.11
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
+6% Synergy $0.12
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+6% Synergy $5.44
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+5% Synergy $12.87
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+4% Synergy $3.72
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+4% Synergy $0.25
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+3% Synergy $16.89
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $46.54
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+1% Synergy $7.84
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
0% Synergy $1.29
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.62
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-1% Synergy $2.58
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-2% Synergy $2.08
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
-4% Synergy $0.71
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $12.95

Instants

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

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+22% Synergy $6.00
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+21% Synergy $0.30
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+17% Synergy $2.17
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+17% Synergy $2.34
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+15% Synergy $0.04
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+14% Synergy $2.94
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+13% Synergy $0.22
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $0.97
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+12% Synergy $0.54
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+11% Synergy $0.64
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $1.45
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+5% Synergy $0.45
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $14.64
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.27
Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+4% Synergy $0.19
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+4% Synergy $2.40
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+4% Synergy $0.26
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.12
Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+4% Synergy $0.48
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.10
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $17.09
Fog Fog
-1% Synergy $0.53
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $8.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.27
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-6% Synergy $9.18
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-7% Synergy $0.28
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.60
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.87

Sorceries

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

Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+23% Synergy $1.23
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+21% Synergy $0.42
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+12% Synergy $1.15
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+12% Synergy $0.19
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+11% Synergy $0.05
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+10% Synergy $0.76
Harmonize Harmonize
+9% Synergy $0.11
Overrun Overrun
+9% Synergy $0.12
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+9% Synergy $1.27
Scout the Wilderness Scout the Wilderness
+8% Synergy $0.04
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+5% Synergy $0.72
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $2.04
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+5% Synergy $0.59
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+4% Synergy $0.06
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $0.56
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+3% Synergy $15.45
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.28
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+3% Synergy $16.73
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $0.85
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.73
Explore Explore
+2% Synergy $0.42
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.21
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.79
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.79
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
0% Synergy $0.73
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.49
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.29
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $7.89
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $2.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+27% Synergy $0.46
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+25% Synergy $3.12
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+22% Synergy $0.70
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $4.36
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+11% Synergy $1.18
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+8% Synergy $4.42
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $4.13
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $2.64
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $6.10
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $8.03
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.84
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $31.93
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $3.60
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-2% Synergy $4.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+21% Synergy $25.75
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+18% Synergy $45.63
Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+18% Synergy $0.22
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $31.84
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+15% Synergy $9.05
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+13% Synergy $0.41
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $4.21
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $6.62
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+12% Synergy $0.48
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+11% Synergy $3.35
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+11% Synergy $0.97
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+11% Synergy $0.51
Mobilization Mobilization
+11% Synergy $0.64
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+9% Synergy $4.96
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+9% Synergy $0.91
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.36
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+9% Synergy $0.25
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.50
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+8% Synergy $0.30
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+7% Synergy $1.79
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+7% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+7% Synergy $0.13
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+7% Synergy $0.21
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $5.05
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.71
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.13
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.37
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+5% Synergy $0.58
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.58
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.92
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $8.23
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.42
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+4% Synergy $1.19
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+4% Synergy $1.38
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $2.87
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+4% Synergy $0.36
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+2% Synergy $13.26
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
0% Synergy $10.69
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.33
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $23.88
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-6% Synergy $0.24
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-12% Synergy $0.30
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-12% Synergy $1.98
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-13% Synergy $1.14

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+21% Synergy $29.12
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+11% Synergy $3.70
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+7% Synergy $7.43
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+6% Synergy $2.73
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+5% Synergy $1.01
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
0% Synergy $0.53

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+21% Synergy $0.14
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+9% Synergy $4.06
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+9% Synergy $0.08
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $4.39
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $3.75
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.07
Grove of the Guardian Grove of the Guardian
+4% Synergy $0.16
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.28
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $5.27
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $14.43
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.21
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $5.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-2% Synergy $24.54
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.18
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $38.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $12.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.17
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+6% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.23
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $2.82
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+2% Synergy $0.72
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $6.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+14% Synergy $0.09
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+8% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.17
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+6% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+5% Synergy $0.17
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.20
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.09
Tranquil Expanse Tranquil Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.09
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.19
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.55
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+2% Synergy $0.11
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+2% Synergy $0.12
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-1% Synergy $0.20
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-1% Synergy $13.75
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.93
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.29
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-2% Synergy $0.17
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.12
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-2% Synergy $0.16
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy $12.58
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-5% Synergy $2.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-6% Synergy $6.46
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-6% Synergy $2.17
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-6% Synergy $0.24
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-6% Synergy $4.09
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.20
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-7% Synergy $0.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-7% Synergy $6.95
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-7% Synergy $6.30
Brushland Brushland
-10% Synergy $0.76
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $9.96

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