Art by Michael Phillippi
Saved commander deck
Darien, King of Kjeldor
Avoid playing creatures to blank opponent removal while using self-damage and life-gain triggers to generate infinite tokens or massive board presence. Control the game through enchantments and board wipes.
Prompt: a creatureless Mono White Life gain control deck with Darien, King of Kjeldor as the commander
Commander
1 cards
Darien, King of Kjeldor
{4}{W}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
10 cards
Pearl Medallion
{2}Artifact
Reduces cost of all white spells in a white-heavy deck.
Card Draw
10 cards
Dawn of Hope
{1}{W}Enchantment
Converts life gain into cards; functions as a creatureless engine.
Well of Lost Dreams
{4}Artifact
Turns Darien's life gain triggers into massive card advantage.
Alms Collector
{3}{W}Creature — Cat Cleric
Counteracts big draw decks while providing a body if needed.
Idol of Oblivion
{2}Artifact
Reliable draw since Darien generates tokens regularly.
Removal
11 cards
Austere Command
{4}{W}{W}Sorcery
Flexible wipe that can save your tokens or enchantments.
Grasp of Fate
{1}{W}{W}Enchantment
Exiles a threat from every opponent simultaneously.
Heliod's Intervention
{X}{W}{W}Instant
Mass artifact/enchantment removal or emergency life gain.
Ghostly Prison
{2}{W}Enchantment
Taxing effect to discourage attacks while setting up.
Threats/Wincons
14 cards
Anointed Procession
{3}{W}Enchantment
Doubles the tokens Darien creates when taking damage.
Aetherflux Reservoir
{4}Artifact
Win condition using life gain to blast opponents.
Luminarch Ascension
{1}{W}Enchantment
Alternative token generator that flourishes in a control shell.
Court of Grace
{2}{W}{W}Enchantment
Introduces the Monarch and generates flying tokens.
Divine Visitation
{3}{W}{W}Enchantment
Turns Darien's 1/1 soldiers into 4/4 flying angels.
Cathars' Crusade
{3}{W}{W}Enchantment
Turns a single instance of damage into a massive buff for all tokens.
Dingus Staff
{4}Artifact
Triggers Darien when your creatures die, fueling a loop.
Sigil of the Empty Throne
{3}{W}{W}Enchantment
Produces 4/4 angels since the deck is enchantment heavy.
Sphere of Safety
{4}{W}Enchantment
High-tier protection in an enchantment-heavy control build.
Blind Obedience
{1}{W}Enchantment
Slows down opponents and provides life-draining Extort.
Utility
16 cards
Sigarda's Aid
{W}Enchantment
Allows instant speed interaction with key equipment/auras.
Soul Warden
{W}Creature — Human Cleric
Provides immediate health back when tokens are created.
Soul's Attendant
{W}Creature — Human Cleric
Redundant soul warden effect for life gain loops.
Crucible of Worlds
{3}Artifact
Recursion for lands like Ancient Tomb if they are destroyed.
Lightning Greaves
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Vital protection and haste for the commander.
Smothering Tithe
{3}{W}Enchantment
Best mana generator in white to fund expensive spells.
Teferi's Protection
{2}{W}Instant
Premier protection spell for entire board state.
Eldrazi Monument
{5}Artifact
Makes tokens indestructible and flying at the cost of one token a turn.
Suture Priest
{1}{W}Creature — Phyrexian Cleric
Gain life when tokens enter; punish opponents for theirs.
