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King Darien XLVIII
Price tag $0.42

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

#1770 Current Rank
#1909 Last Week
#1732 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.

United Front United Front
+3% Synergy $2.61
Earth Kingdom Jailer Earth Kingdom Jailer
+3% Synergy $0.07
Tale of Katara and Toph Tale of Katara and Toph
+2% Synergy $1.57
Suki, Courageous Rescuer Suki, Courageous Rescuer
+2% Synergy $0.22
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $2.40

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
+51% Synergy $0.23
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+46% Synergy $0.88
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+44% Synergy $0.14
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+43% Synergy $0.20
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+34% Synergy $0.15
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+33% Synergy $0.27
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+32% Synergy $0.90
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+31% Synergy $0.17
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+30% Synergy $0.29
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+30% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Trostani Discordant Trostani Discordant
+28% Synergy $0.25
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+15% Synergy $0.90
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $28.35
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+14% Synergy $3.35
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+13% Synergy $6.32
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.46
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-1% Synergy $0.49
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+4% Synergy $22.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $46.24
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1009.05
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $44.01
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $19.80
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $30.49

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 $0.32
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+27% Synergy $0.26
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+27% Synergy $0.16
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+23% Synergy $16.50
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+23% Synergy $0.07
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+22% Synergy $0.29
Emmara, Soul of the Accord Emmara, Soul of the Accord
+22% Synergy $0.27
Torsten, Founder of Benalia Torsten, Founder of Benalia
+21% Synergy $1.34
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+20% Synergy $29.74
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+18% Synergy $1.26
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $23.86
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+16% Synergy $0.22
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+16% Synergy $6.02
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+15% Synergy $3.81
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+15% Synergy $0.18
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+15% Synergy $0.42
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+15% Synergy $0.26
Dauntless Escort Dauntless Escort
+13% Synergy $0.31
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+13% Synergy $0.66
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+12% Synergy $2.17
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+11% Synergy $6.98
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+11% Synergy $6.97
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+11% Synergy $0.21
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+11% Synergy $2.06
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+10% Synergy $13.12
Finneas, Ace Archer Finneas, Ace Archer
+10% Synergy $0.19
Wilt-Leaf Liege Wilt-Leaf Liege
+10% Synergy $0.35
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+9% Synergy $0.50
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+9% Synergy $9.73
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+9% Synergy $1.04
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $0.47
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+8% Synergy $3.81
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+8% Synergy $0.18
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+7% Synergy $3.37
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
+7% Synergy $0.10
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+7% Synergy $0.11
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+5% Synergy $0.26
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+5% Synergy $1.14
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+4% Synergy $12.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $42.73
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+3% Synergy $3.17
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+2% Synergy $16.58
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+1% Synergy $6.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
0% Synergy $1.18
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-1% Synergy $0.21
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-1% Synergy $1.83
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-2% Synergy $0.30
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-3% Synergy $1.06
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
-5% Synergy $0.71
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-10% Synergy $12.29

Instants

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

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+21% Synergy $6.26
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+20% Synergy $0.33
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+17% Synergy $1.35
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+16% Synergy $2.73
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+14% Synergy $2.88
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+14% Synergy $0.05
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+12% Synergy $0.24
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+12% Synergy $0.48
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $0.75
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+10% Synergy $0.56
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+7% Synergy $1.27
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+6% Synergy $0.39
Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+5% Synergy $0.19
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $9.22
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+4% Synergy $2.37
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.13
Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+4% Synergy $0.40
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.25
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+3% Synergy $0.24
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $0.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $14.89
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.82
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.30
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-5% Synergy $9.85
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-6% Synergy $10.01
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-7% Synergy $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.51
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

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

Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+23% Synergy $0.99
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+20% Synergy $0.37
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+12% Synergy $0.05
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+11% Synergy $1.09
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+11% Synergy $0.20
Overrun Overrun
+10% Synergy $0.13
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+10% Synergy $0.89
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+10% Synergy $0.78
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy $0.12
Scout the Wilderness Scout the Wilderness
+8% Synergy $0.03
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+5% Synergy $0.45
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $1.50
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+5% Synergy $0.60
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+4% Synergy $0.06
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.51
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+3% Synergy $10.10
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.22
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+3% Synergy $16.88
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.70
Explore Explore
+2% Synergy $0.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+1% Synergy $1.11
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.66
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $3.39
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
0% Synergy $0.78
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.48
Farseek Farseek
-2% Synergy $0.37
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.27
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $7.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $1.84

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+28% Synergy $0.38
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+25% Synergy $2.31
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+20% Synergy $0.56
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+11% Synergy $1.11
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $3.20
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+8% Synergy $4.10
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.44
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $2.63
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $6.25
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.89
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $29.23
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $3.56
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-2% Synergy $3.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+21% Synergy $22.45
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $40.08
Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+17% Synergy $0.24
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+14% Synergy $7.55
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+13% Synergy $0.35
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+12% Synergy $0.48
Mobilization Mobilization
+12% Synergy $0.66
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $4.00
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+11% Synergy $5.80
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+11% Synergy $0.82
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+10% Synergy $3.75
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+10% Synergy $0.33
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+9% Synergy $4.62
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+9% Synergy $1.22
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+9% Synergy $0.20
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.31
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+9% Synergy $0.27
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.51
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+7% Synergy $0.47
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $3.39
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+6% Synergy $0.96
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+6% Synergy $0.08
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.14
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.37
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+5% Synergy $0.19
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.22
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+5% Synergy $0.14
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+5% Synergy $0.65
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.87
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $6.63
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.27
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.31
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+4% Synergy $1.30
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+4% Synergy $1.16
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+4% Synergy $0.81
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $2.80
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+3% Synergy $9.70
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+3% Synergy $1.80
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-1% Synergy $9.82
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.70
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-5% Synergy $0.25
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $21.39
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-12% Synergy $0.26
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-12% Synergy $1.73
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-13% Synergy $1.00

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+23% Synergy $29.84
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+12% Synergy $3.49
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+8% Synergy $2.26
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+7% Synergy $7.38
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+6% Synergy $0.90
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
-1% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.19
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+10% Synergy $0.10
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+8% Synergy $3.98
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $3.51
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $4.08
Grove of the Guardian Grove of the Guardian
+5% Synergy $0.15
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.07
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $4.92
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+2% Synergy $13.67
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-1% Synergy $3.47
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-2% Synergy $20.46
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.10
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $32.81
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $8.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.15
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+5% Synergy $0.31
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $2.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $0.60
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $5.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.22

Lands

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

Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+15% Synergy $0.05
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+8% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.07
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+6% Synergy $0.09
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.15
Tranquil Expanse Tranquil Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+4% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.16
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.11
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.18
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.41
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+2% Synergy $0.09
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+2% Synergy $0.12
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-1% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.69
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.48
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-2% Synergy $13.49
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-3% Synergy $0.14
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.12
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-3% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.14
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-5% Synergy $12.98
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.35
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-5% Synergy $0.25
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-6% Synergy $1.66
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-6% Synergy $5.19
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-6% Synergy $3.15
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.20
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-7% Synergy $0.44
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-7% Synergy $6.34
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-8% Synergy $17.00
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $9.61
Brushland Brushland
-11% Synergy $0.47

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