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Darien, King of Kjeldor
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Darien, King of Kjeldor

{4}{W}{W}

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Whenever you're dealt damage, you may create that many 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens.

"With his dream of unification fulfilled, Darien became the last king of Kjeldor. Those who followed were known as the kings of New Argive." —*Kjeldor: Ice Civilization*

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Set
Murders at Karlov Manor Commander (MKC #59)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
6
Released
2024-02-09
Artist
Michael Phillippi
EDHREC rank
#4,543
Colour identity
{W}
Finishes
Nonfoil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.42
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander

Combos 894

Darien, King of Kjeldor+Soul Warden+Blasting Station
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
2,371 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Soul's Attendant
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
2,232 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Daxos, Blessed by the Sun+Blasting Station
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
2,023 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Suture Priest+Blasting Station
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
2,001 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Ajani's Welcome
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
1,887 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Auriok Champion
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
1,510 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Lunarch Veteran // Luminous Phantom
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
1,341 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Anointer Priest
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
1,159 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Impassioned Orator
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
1,094 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Guide of Souls+Blasting Station
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite energy countersInfinite lifegain triggers
1,056 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Haliya, Guided by Light
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
1,003 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Healer of the Pride
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
988 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Hinterland Sanctifier
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
907 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Soul Warden+Darien, King of Kjeldor+Dingus Staff+Ashnod's Altar
{W}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
587 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Distinguished Conjurer
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
569 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Case of the Uneaten Feast
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
529 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Lifecreed Duo
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
333 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Soul Warden+Darien, King of Kjeldor+Dingus Staff+Phyrexian Altar
{W}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
232 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Dazzling Angel
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
217 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Liliana the Faultless
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
166 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Soul Warden+Goblin Bombardment
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
144 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Aunt May
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
123 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Answered Prayers
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
111 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Angelic Chorus
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
107 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Blasting Station+Kor Celebrant
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
103 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim+Goblin Bombardment
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite lifeloss
98 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Soul Warden+Darien, King of Kjeldor+Dingus Staff+Altar of Dementia
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite millInfinite self-mill
89 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Sanguinary Priest+Ashnod's Altar
{W}{B}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
79 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Goblin Bombardment+Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite lifeloss
69 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Soul's Attendant+Goblin Bombardment
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
67 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Warstorm Surge+Soul Warden
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggers
50 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Suture Priest+Goblin Bombardment
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
38 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Terror of the Peaks+Soul Warden
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggers
35 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Aetherflux Reservoir+Platinum Angel+Soul Warden+Anointed Procession
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggers
34 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Aetherflux Reservoir+Platinum Angel+Soul's Attendant+Anointed Procession
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggers
34 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim+Blasting Station
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite lifeloss
32 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Aetherflux Reservoir+Platinum Angel+Soul Warden+Alhammarret's Archive
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggers
32 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Aetherflux Reservoir+Platinum Angel+Soul's Attendant+Alhammarret's Archive
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggers
31 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Impassioned Orator+Goblin Bombardment
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
29 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Guide of Souls+Goblin Bombardment
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite energy countersInfinite lifegain triggers
27 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Goblin Bombardment+Haliya, Guided by Light
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
25 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Lunarch Veteran // Luminous Phantom+Goblin Bombardment
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
25 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Daxos, Blessed by the Sun+Goblin Bombardment
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
25 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Mondrak, Glory Dominus+Aetherflux Reservoir+Platinum Angel+Soul's Attendant
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggers
25 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Mondrak, Glory Dominus+Aetherflux Reservoir+Platinum Angel+Soul Warden
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggers
24 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Aetherflux Reservoir+Platinum Angel+Soul's Attendant+Rhox Faithmender
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggers
23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Sanguinary Priest+Phyrexian Altar
{W}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Aetherflux Reservoir+Platinum Angel+Soul Warden+Rhox Faithmender
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggers
23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Aetherflux Reservoir+Platinum Angel+Healer of the Pride
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggers
22 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Warstorm Surge+Soul's Attendant
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggers
21 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Showing the 50 most played of 894.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Nomad Stadium 75 %+73.7 %
  2. Soul's Attendant 82 %+67.7 %
  3. Soul Warden 88 %+67.0 %
  4. Daxos, Blessed by the Sun 77 %+65.9 %
  5. Suture Priest 75 %+62.4 %
  6. Ajani's Welcome 69 %+61.9 %
  7. Jade Monolith 60 %+58.9 %
  8. Angel's Trumpet 55 %+53.6 %
  9. City of Brass 55 %+53.6 %
  10. Grand Coliseum 55 %+53.5 %
  11. Tarnished Citadel 54 %+52.7 %
  12. Catapult Master 52 %+49.6 %
  13. Skullclamp 66 %+49.4 %
  14. Blood of the Martyr 48 %+46.7 %
  15. Mentor of the Meek 64 %+46.4 %
  16. Auriok Champion 51 %+46.3 %
  17. Lunarch Veteran 51 %+46.2 %
  18. Myrel, Shield of Argive 49 %+43.2 %
  19. Anointer Priest 44 %+42.6 %
  20. Blasting Station 44 %+41.6 %
  21. Ankh of Mishra 42 %+41.1 %
  22. Impassioned Orator 43 %+39.9 %
  23. Jinxed Idol 41 %+39.5 %
  24. Anointed Procession 49 %+37.6 %
  25. Keeper of the Accord 52 %+37.3 %
  26. Healer of the Pride 39 %+36.6 %
  27. Haliya, Guided by Light 46 %+35.8 %
  28. Divine Visitation 39 %+33.2 %
  29. Dingus Staff 33 %+32.7 %
  30. Cathars' Crusade 47 %+32.0 %
  31. Captain of the Watch 36 %+31.2 %
  32. Mondrak, Glory Dominus 41 %+30.2 %
  33. Hinterland Sanctifier 35 %+30.2 %
  34. Sivvi's Valor 30 %+29.6 %
  35. Ancient Tomb 39 %+29.5 %
  36. Welcoming Vampire 46 %+29.3 %
  37. Guide of Souls 36 %+28.8 %
  38. Intangible Virtue 39 %+28.3 %
  39. Knight-Captain of Eos 30 %+27.3 %
  40. Torture Chamber 27 %+26.6 %
  41. Elspeth, Sun's Champion 36 %+26.3 %
  42. Weathered Wayfarer 38 %+25.5 %
  43. Rumor Gatherer 35 %+25.3 %
  44. Aetherflux Reservoir 32 %+23.3 %
  45. Field Marshal 26 %+23.0 %
  46. Mass Calcify 34 %+22.2 %
  47. Distinguished Conjurer 26 %+22.1 %
  48. Elspeth, Storm Slayer 33 %+21.7 %
  49. Martial Coup 28 %+21.6 %
  50. Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation 28 %+21.3 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Plains 92 %-1.9 %
  2. Soul Warden 88 %+67.0 %
  3. Sol Ring 86 %+3.2 %
  4. Soul's Attendant 82 %+67.7 %
  5. Swords to Plowshares 77 %+1.7 %
  6. Daxos, Blessed by the Sun 77 %+65.9 %
  7. Nomad Stadium 75 %+73.7 %
  8. Suture Priest 75 %+62.4 %
  9. Path to Exile 71 %+3.6 %
  10. Ajani's Welcome 69 %+61.9 %
  11. Pearl Medallion 69 %+8.6 %
  12. Skullclamp 66 %+49.4 %
  13. Mentor of the Meek 64 %+46.4 %
  14. Jade Monolith 60 %+58.9 %
  15. Arcane Signet 60 %+1.3 %
  16. City of Brass 55 %+53.6 %
  17. Angel's Trumpet 55 %+53.6 %
  18. Grand Coliseum 55 %+53.5 %
  19. Tarnished Citadel 54 %+52.7 %
  20. Keeper of the Accord 52 %+37.3 %
  21. Catapult Master 52 %+49.6 %
  22. Auriok Champion 51 %+46.3 %
  23. Lunarch Veteran 51 %+46.2 %
  24. Anointed Procession 49 %+37.6 %
  25. Myrel, Shield of Argive 49 %+43.2 %
  26. Generous Gift 48 %+7.6 %
  27. Blood of the Martyr 48 %+46.7 %
  28. Cathars' Crusade 47 %+32.0 %
  29. Haliya, Guided by Light 46 %+35.8 %
  30. Emeria, the Sky Ruin 46 %+5.7 %
  31. Welcoming Vampire 46 %+29.3 %
  32. Anointer Priest 44 %+42.6 %
  33. Land Tax 44 %+10.6 %
  34. Blasting Station 44 %+41.6 %
  35. Impassioned Orator 43 %+39.9 %
  36. Ankh of Mishra 42 %+41.1 %
  37. Esper Sentinel 41 %+8.5 %
  38. Mondrak, Glory Dominus 41 %+30.2 %
  39. Lightning Greaves 41 %+13.4 %
  40. Jinxed Idol 41 %+39.5 %
  41. Ancient Tomb 39 %+29.5 %
  42. Swiftfoot Boots 39 %+3.6 %
  43. Divine Visitation 39 %+33.2 %
  44. Healer of the Pride 39 %+36.6 %
  45. Intangible Virtue 39 %+28.3 %
  46. The Wind Crystal 38 %+16.9 %
  47. Weathered Wayfarer 38 %+25.5 %
  48. War Room 38 %+2.2 %
  49. Flawless Maneuver 38 %+12.1 %
  50. Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx 37 %+4.9 %

Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Not legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Not legal
Timeless Not legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Not legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2018-03-16

    If you're dealt damage that causes your life total to become 0 or less, you lose the game before the tokens can be created.

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