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Darien, King of Kjeldor

The deck focuses on converting self-inflicted damage into a massive Soldier token army, utilizing life-gain triggers to stay alive and tribal anthem effects to win via combat.

100 cards$355.57 totalMay 18, 202612 views

Prompt: A soldier tribal deck with Darien, King of Kjeldor as the commander

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Commander

1 cards
Darien, King of Kjeldor

Darien, King of Kjeldor

{4}{W}{W}

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Chosen commander for the requested strategy.

Ramp

10 cards
Sol Ring

Sol Ring

{1}

Artifact

Essential mana acceleration

Arcane Signet

Arcane Signet

{2}

Artifact

Standard mana rock for efficiency

Pearl Medallion

Pearl Medallion

{2}

Artifact

Reduces the cost of all white spells

Mind Stone

Mind Stone

{2}

Artifact

Ramp that can be traded for a card later

Knight of the White Orchid

Knight of the White Orchid

{W}{W}

Creature — Human Knight

Soldier that catches up on land drops

Keeper of the Accord

Keeper of the Accord

{3}{W}

Creature — Human Soldier

Generates tokens and ramps lands

Marble Diamond

Marble Diamond

{2}

Artifact

Budget-friendly mana rock

Caged Sun

Caged Sun

{6}

Artifact

Doubles mana and buffs Soldiers

Wayfarer's Bauble

Wayfarer's Bauble

{1}

Artifact

Early game land search

Oketra's Monument

Oketra's Monument

{3}

Legendary Artifact

Reduces costs and creates tokens

Card Draw

9 cards
Skullclamp

Skullclamp

{1}

Artifact — Equipment

Incredible draw engine with 1/1 tokens

Mentor of the Meek

Mentor of the Meek

{2}{W}

Creature — Human Soldier

Draws cards when tokens enter

Welcoming Vampire

Welcoming Vampire

{2}{W}

Creature — Vampire

Reliable draw on token generation

Rumor Gatherer

Rumor Gatherer

{1}{W}{W}

Creature — Elf Wizard

Scry and draw for creature ETB

Dawn of Hope

Dawn of Hope

{1}{W}

Enchantment

Draws cards whenever we gain life

Idol of Oblivion

Idol of Oblivion

{2}

Artifact

Free draw when tokens are made

Mind's Eye

Mind's Eye

{5}

Artifact

Strong non-blue card advantage

Vanquisher's Banner

Vanquisher's Banner

{5}

Artifact

Anthem and draw for tribal casting

Throne of Eldraine

Throne of Eldraine

{5}

Legendary Artifact

Mana and card draw engine for mono-color

Removal

8 cards
Swords to Plowshares

Swords to Plowshares

{W}

Instant

Premier creature removal

Path to Exile

Path to Exile

{W}

Instant

Efficient creature exile

Generous Gift

Generous Gift

{2}{W}

Instant

Versatile permanent removal

Darksteel Mutation

Darksteel Mutation

{1}{W}

Enchantment — Aura

Shuts down problematic commanders

Wrath of God

Wrath of God

{2}{W}{W}

Sorcery

Standard board wipe

Farewell

Farewell

{4}{W}{W}

Sorcery

Comprehensive removal of all threats

Unexpectedly Absent

Unexpectedly Absent

{X}{W}{W}

Instant

Tucks nonland permanents

Heliod's Intervention

Heliod's Intervention

{X}{W}{W}

Instant

Mass artifact/enchantment removal

Threats/Wincons

20 cards
Field Marshal

Field Marshal

{1}{W}{W}

Creature — Human Soldier

Tribal lord for Soldiers

Captain of the Watch

Captain of the Watch

{4}{W}{W}

Creature — Human Soldier

High-impact Soldier lord and token generator

Ballyrush Banneret

Ballyrush Banneret

{1}{W}

Creature — Kithkin Soldier

Soldier cost reducer

Preeminent Captain

Preeminent Captain

{2}{W}

Creature — Kithkin Soldier

Cheats Soldiers into play

Myrel, Shield of Argive

Myrel, Shield of Argive

{3}{W}

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Grand Abolisher effect and token producer

Hero of Bladehold

Hero of Bladehold

{2}{W}{W}

Creature — Human Knight

Powerful attacker and token maker

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

{1}{W}{W}

Legendary Creature — Human Knight

Aggressive token generation

Cathars' Crusade

Cathars' Crusade

{3}{W}{W}

Enchantment

Massive buffs for tokens

Anointed Procession

Anointed Procession

{3}{W}

Enchantment

Doubles all token production

Mondrak, Glory Dominus

Mondrak, Glory Dominus

{2}{W}{W}

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Horror

Token doubler and resilient threat

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite

{5}{W}{W}

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor

Huge power swing for the board

Odric, Master Tactician

Odric, Master Tactician

{2}{W}{W}

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Controls combat blocks

Jazal Goldmane

Jazal Goldmane

{2}{W}{W}

Legendary Creature — Cat Warrior

Overrun effect in the command zone

Valiant Veteran

Valiant Veteran

{1}{W}

Creature — Kor Soldier

Low-cost Soldier lord

Precinct Captain

Precinct Captain

{W}{W}

Creature — Human Soldier

Early Soldier generator

Martial Coup

Martial Coup

{X}{W}{W}

Sorcery

Board wipe and token army

Entrapment Maneuver

Entrapment Maneuver

{3}{W}

Instant

Removal that generates tokens

Finale of Glory

Finale of Glory

{X}{W}{W}

Sorcery

Game-ending floor of tokens

Phyrexian Processor

Phyrexian Processor

{4}

Artifact

Self-damage source to trigger Darien

Court of Grace

Court of Grace

{2}{W}{W}

Enchantment

Monarch and flying tokens

Utility

13 cards
Soul Warden

Soul Warden

{W}

Creature — Human Cleric

Cancels out Darien's damage taken

Soul's Attendant

Soul's Attendant

{W}

Creature — Human Cleric

Life gain for every token made

Suture Priest

Suture Priest

{1}{W}

Creature — Phyrexian Cleric

Life gain for us, tax for them

Auriok Champion

Auriok Champion

{W}{W}

Creature — Human Cleric

Resilient life-gain engine

Linden, the Steadfast Queen

Linden, the Steadfast Queen

{W}{W}{W}

Legendary Creature — Human Noble

Life gain on every attack

Dingus Staff

Dingus Staff

{4}

Artifact

Causes damage to us to make more tokens

Jade Monolith

Jade Monolith

{4}

Artifact

Redirects damage to Darien to make tokens

Angelic Accord

Angelic Accord

{3}{W}

Enchantment

Life gain synergy for 4/4 Angels

Lightning Greaves

Lightning Greaves

{2}

Artifact — Equipment

Protects Darien

Swiftfoot Boots

Swiftfoot Boots

{2}

Artifact — Equipment

Haste and protection

Teferi's Protection

Teferi's Protection

{2}{W}

Instant

Ultimate emergency defense

Akroma's Will

Akroma's Will

{3}{W}

Instant

Finishing blow or protection

Flawless Maneuver

Flawless Maneuver

{2}{W}

Instant

Free protection for the board

Lands

39 cards
Reliquary Tower

Reliquary Tower

Land

No maximum hand size.

War Room

War Room

Land

Card draw from the mana base.

Rogue's Passage

Rogue's Passage

Land

Makes a creature unblockable.

Temple of the False God

Temple of the False God

Land

Extra mana in the late game.

Castle Ardenvale

Castle Ardenvale

Land

Mono-color utility land.

Plains

Plains 34x

Basic Land — Plains

Basic land allocated from mana pip counts.