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King Darien XLVIII
Price tag $0.60

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

#2046 Current Rank
#2174 Last Week
#1857 Past 2 Years

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.

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+2% Synergy $0.29
Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+1% Synergy $0.36
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
0% Synergy $0.31
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
0% Synergy $0.24
Erode Erode
-2% Synergy $5.37

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 $1.21
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+42% Synergy $0.32
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+41% Synergy $0.39
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+34% Synergy $0.43
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+34% Synergy $1.82
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+33% Synergy $0.38
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+31% Synergy $0.40
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+30% Synergy $0.30
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+28% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Trostani Discordant Trostani Discordant
+28% Synergy $0.38
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+21% Synergy $35.62
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+17% Synergy $32.07
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+14% Synergy $4.00
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+13% Synergy $7.05
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
+1% Synergy $0.35
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
0% Synergy $0.70
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+4% Synergy $28.20
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.21
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1510.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $58.09
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $28.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

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

Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+28% Synergy $0.37
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+28% Synergy $1.64
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+27% Synergy $0.36
Emmara, Soul of the Accord Emmara, Soul of the Accord
+23% Synergy $0.38
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+23% Synergy $18.56
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+22% Synergy $0.22
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+21% Synergy $2.08
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+21% Synergy $0.39
Torsten, Founder of Benalia Torsten, Founder of Benalia
+20% Synergy $1.97
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+18% Synergy $44.63
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+16% Synergy $8.66
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+16% Synergy $0.43
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+16% Synergy $0.57
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+16% Synergy $3.80
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $26.26
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+15% Synergy $6.00
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+14% Synergy $0.21
Dauntless Escort Dauntless Escort
+14% Synergy $0.35
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+13% Synergy $0.37
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+12% Synergy $0.40
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+11% Synergy $0.55
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+11% Synergy $15.86
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+11% Synergy $3.04
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+10% Synergy $3.99
Finneas, Ace Archer Finneas, Ace Archer
+10% Synergy $0.30
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+10% Synergy $5.55
Wilt-Leaf Liege Wilt-Leaf Liege
+10% Synergy $0.19
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+9% Synergy $3.23
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+9% Synergy $0.31
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+8% Synergy $0.48
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+8% Synergy $4.95
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+8% Synergy $0.36
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+8% Synergy $1.28
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+7% Synergy $4.71
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+7% Synergy $12.91
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+6% Synergy $19.68
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+6% Synergy $4.32
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+6% Synergy $0.28
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+4% Synergy $10.69
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+4% Synergy $0.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $59.32
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+2% Synergy $20.60
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.23
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
0% Synergy $1.89
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
0% Synergy $10.02
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.42
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-1% Synergy $3.63
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-3% Synergy $3.71
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
-3% Synergy $0.72
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $11.91

Instants

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

Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+22% Synergy $0.33
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+22% Synergy $7.52
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+17% Synergy $2.54
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+15% Synergy $1.92
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+15% Synergy $0.25
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+15% Synergy $4.01
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+14% Synergy $0.21
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+12% Synergy $0.52
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.14
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+9% Synergy $0.50
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+7% Synergy $3.20
Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+5% Synergy $0.27
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+5% Synergy $6.28
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+4% Synergy $0.37
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.29
Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+4% Synergy $0.44
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.15
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+4% Synergy $1.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $15.93
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.31
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.11
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.21
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $22.25
Fog Fog
-1% Synergy $1.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.79
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $14.58
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-6% Synergy $10.71
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.52
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-7% Synergy $0.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

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

Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+24% Synergy $2.46
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+20% Synergy $0.50
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+14% Synergy $1.02
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+13% Synergy $1.33
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+12% Synergy $0.14
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+11% Synergy $1.32
Harmonize Harmonize
+10% Synergy $0.26
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+10% Synergy $0.35
Overrun Overrun
+9% Synergy $0.31
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+7% Synergy $3.05
Scout the Wilderness Scout the Wilderness
+7% Synergy $0.08
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+5% Synergy $0.69
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+4% Synergy $0.96
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+4% Synergy $0.22
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $2.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.50
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.91
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+3% Synergy $18.50
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $0.41
Explore Explore
+2% Synergy $0.22
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+2% Synergy $13.63
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.28
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.92
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.55
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.05
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-2% Synergy $2.34
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+25% Synergy $1.24
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+24% Synergy $2.43
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+22% Synergy $0.89
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $6.25
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+10% Synergy $1.46
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+9% Synergy $7.82
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+8% Synergy $5.50
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $0.44
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $33.29
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $8.34
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $5.74
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.46
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $4.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+19% Synergy $0.26
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $63.66
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+16% Synergy $9.62
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+13% Synergy $0.36
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $9.86
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $8.10
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+11% Synergy $9.59
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+11% Synergy $0.46
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+10% Synergy $4.58
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+10% Synergy $0.42
Mobilization Mobilization
+10% Synergy $0.68
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+9% Synergy $2.98
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+9% Synergy $1.43
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.45
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+8% Synergy $0.60
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+7% Synergy $0.41
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+7% Synergy $0.38
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.45
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+6% Synergy $0.36
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.43
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+6% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+6% Synergy $0.19
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.23
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.46
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+6% Synergy $0.26
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+5% Synergy $8.03
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+5% Synergy $3.19
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.29
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $7.83
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $5.04
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+3% Synergy $14.06
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+3% Synergy $0.51
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+2% Synergy $0.34
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-1% Synergy $13.25
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.39
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $26.78
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-5% Synergy $0.34
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $4.72
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-12% Synergy $0.42
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-12% Synergy $1.64
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-13% Synergy $1.63

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+20% Synergy $39.18
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+11% Synergy $3.55
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+7% Synergy $8.52
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+6% Synergy $4.40
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+4% Synergy $1.45
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+1% Synergy $1.05

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+22% Synergy $0.31
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+9% Synergy $0.25
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.30
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+7% Synergy $5.47
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $6.18
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $3.42
Grove of the Guardian Grove of the Guardian
+5% Synergy $0.25
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.52
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $13.29
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-2% Synergy $24.17
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $7.37
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.99
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $50.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $15.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $0.41
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $3.94
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $4.89
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
0% Synergy $3.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+13% Synergy $0.15
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+7% Synergy $0.27
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+5% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+5% Synergy $0.20
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Tranquil Expanse Tranquil Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.12
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.27
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+2% Synergy $0.22
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+2% Synergy $0.17
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
0% Synergy $0.69
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-1% Synergy $0.28
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-1% Synergy $16.11
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.36
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-2% Synergy $0.31
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.05
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.28
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-5% Synergy $2.60
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-5% Synergy $17.46
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-5% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.25
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-6% Synergy $7.01
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-6% Synergy $2.95
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.82
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-6% Synergy $5.28
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-6% Synergy $4.37
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.32
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-8% Synergy $0.34
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-8% Synergy $7.91
Brushland Brushland
-10% Synergy $1.35
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $11.39

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