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King Darien XLVIII
Price tag $0.49

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

#2007 Current Rank
#2180 Last Week
#1842 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.

Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+4% Synergy $5.50
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+3% Synergy $0.22
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
+3% Synergy $0.25
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
+2% Synergy $2.16
Triceraton Commander Triceraton Commander
+1% Synergy $1.83

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 $0.33
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+46% Synergy $2.26
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+43% Synergy $0.37
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+41% Synergy $0.23
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+34% Synergy $0.44
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+34% Synergy $1.66
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+33% Synergy $0.29
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+32% Synergy $0.28
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+30% Synergy $0.28
Trostani Discordant Trostani Discordant
+28% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

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

Doubling Season Doubling Season
+16% Synergy $31.64
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+14% Synergy $5.57
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+14% Synergy $1.35
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+13% Synergy $6.94
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.31
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
0% Synergy $0.75
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-3% Synergy $3.53
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+3% Synergy $27.49
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.50
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1374.41
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $55.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $57.27
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $26.49
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $36.19

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 $0.34
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+28% Synergy $0.37
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+28% Synergy $1.19
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+27% Synergy $0.37
Emmara, Soul of the Accord Emmara, Soul of the Accord
+23% Synergy $0.38
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+22% Synergy $0.31
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+22% Synergy $19.43
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+22% Synergy $0.27
Torsten, Founder of Benalia Torsten, Founder of Benalia
+21% Synergy $1.67
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+20% Synergy $2.64
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+18% Synergy $39.84
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+16% Synergy $6.35
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+16% Synergy $0.39
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+16% Synergy $4.28
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+15% Synergy $0.18
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $28.17
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+15% Synergy $0.84
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+14% Synergy $5.84
Dauntless Escort Dauntless Escort
+13% Synergy $0.28
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+13% Synergy $0.41
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+12% Synergy $0.44
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+11% Synergy $0.52
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+11% Synergy $17.10
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+11% Synergy $6.41
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+11% Synergy $2.75
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+10% Synergy $2.97
Finneas, Ace Archer Finneas, Ace Archer
+10% Synergy $0.30
Wilt-Leaf Liege Wilt-Leaf Liege
+10% Synergy $0.21
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+10% Synergy $0.29
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $1.94
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+8% Synergy $5.26
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+8% Synergy $0.34
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+8% Synergy $4.33
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+7% Synergy $0.36
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+7% Synergy $0.24
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+7% Synergy $0.22
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+6% Synergy $12.17
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+5% Synergy $3.92
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+4% Synergy $20.20
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+4% Synergy $5.08
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+4% Synergy $0.25
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+3% Synergy $19.74
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $55.72
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.33
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
0% Synergy $8.01
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.40
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-1% Synergy $1.84
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-2% Synergy $2.93
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
-4% Synergy $0.78
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $13.64

Instants

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

Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+22% Synergy $0.36
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+21% Synergy $5.85
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+18% Synergy $2.21
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+16% Synergy $1.77
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+15% Synergy $0.19
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+14% Synergy $0.21
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+14% Synergy $6.16
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+13% Synergy $0.55
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.29
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+9% Synergy $0.51
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+7% Synergy $2.92
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+6% Synergy $3.82
Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+5% Synergy $0.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $18.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+4% Synergy $0.34
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.12
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.08
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+4% Synergy $0.90
Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+4% Synergy $0.46
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.27
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $21.17
Fog Fog
-1% Synergy $0.74
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.33
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $13.64
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.47
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-7% Synergy $0.39
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-7% Synergy $10.48
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+24% Synergy $1.78
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+20% Synergy $0.38
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+13% Synergy $1.40
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+12% Synergy $0.09
Harmonize Harmonize
+10% Synergy $0.28
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+10% Synergy $0.33
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+10% Synergy $0.75
Overrun Overrun
+9% Synergy $0.29
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+8% Synergy $2.14
Scout the Wilderness Scout the Wilderness
+8% Synergy $0.06
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $1.84
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+5% Synergy $0.64
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+4% Synergy $0.46
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+4% Synergy $0.17
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.18
Explore Explore
+3% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.29
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+3% Synergy $20.06
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $0.95
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+2% Synergy $13.51
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.32
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.82
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.52
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.59
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.63
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-2% Synergy $1.68
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.00
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+25% Synergy $0.62
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+24% Synergy $2.54
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+21% Synergy $0.82
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $5.59
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+10% Synergy $1.87
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+8% Synergy $7.01
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $5.37
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $0.87
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $5.24
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $33.58
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.41
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $4.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+20% Synergy $39.69
Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+19% Synergy $0.28
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $57.18
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+15% Synergy $7.57
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $8.87
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+12% Synergy $0.37
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $8.38
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+11% Synergy $3.99
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+11% Synergy $5.92
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+11% Synergy $0.43
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+10% Synergy $0.44
Mobilization Mobilization
+10% Synergy $0.67
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+9% Synergy $1.25
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+9% Synergy $1.02
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.41
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+7% Synergy $0.75
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+7% Synergy $0.38
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+7% Synergy $0.48
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+7% Synergy $0.50
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+7% Synergy $0.32
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.34
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+6% Synergy $0.38
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.24
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.37
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+6% Synergy $0.25
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+5% Synergy $7.48
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+5% Synergy $0.25
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.34
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $7.58
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.98
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.49
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+4% Synergy $0.48
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+4% Synergy $1.97
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+3% Synergy $13.24
Kinbinding Kinbinding
0% Synergy $0.35
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-1% Synergy $13.03
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.38
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $26.49
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-6% Synergy $0.28
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-12% Synergy $0.39
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-12% Synergy $1.62
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-13% Synergy $1.71

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+19% Synergy $39.94
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+11% Synergy $3.95
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+7% Synergy $7.78
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+6% Synergy $3.78
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+4% Synergy $1.44
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+1% Synergy $0.65

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+21% Synergy $0.27
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+9% Synergy $0.19
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+7% Synergy $6.10
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.34
Grove of the Guardian Grove of the Guardian
+4% Synergy $0.25
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $2.91
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.31
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $16.20
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.11
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-2% Synergy $25.10
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $6.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.47
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $50.79
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $14.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.34
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $0.40
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $4.54
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $4.76
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
0% Synergy $1.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.90

Lands

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

Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+12% Synergy $0.20
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+7% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+6% Synergy $0.20
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+4% Synergy $0.28
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.27
Tranquil Expanse Tranquil Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.13
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.29
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.15
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.22
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+2% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+2% Synergy $0.32
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.62
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.03
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
0% Synergy $0.35
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-2% Synergy $0.28
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-2% Synergy $0.23
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-2% Synergy $14.10
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.63
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.25
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-3% Synergy $0.33
Savannah Savannah
-3% Synergy
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-5% Synergy $18.80
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.31
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-6% Synergy $2.58
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-6% Synergy $2.93
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.30
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-6% Synergy $0.28
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-6% Synergy $4.89
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-7% Synergy $5.86
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-7% Synergy $6.63
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-8% Synergy $0.33
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-8% Synergy $0.63
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-8% Synergy $6.88
Brushland Brushland
-10% Synergy $0.98
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-11% Synergy $10.36

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