Darien, King of Kjeldor Token/Lifegain EDH

Commander / EDH Lifegain Mono-White Tokens

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Creature (28)

• 1x Archangel of Thune
• 1x Archivist of Oghma
• 1x Auriok Champion
• 1x Avacyn, Angel of Hope
• 1x Brimaz, King of Oreskos
• 1x Daru Warchief
• 1x Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
• 1x Esper Sentinel
• 1x Grand Abolisher
• 1x Guardian of Faith
• 1x Heliod, Sun-Crowned
• 1x Hero of Bladehold
• 1x Keeper of the Accord
• 1x Knight-Captain of Eos
• 1x Mother of Runes
• 1x Ranger-Captain of Eos
• 1x Ranger of Eos
• 1x Recruiter of the Guard
• 1x Serra Ascendant
• 1x Soul Warden
• 1x Soul's Attendant
• 1x Stoneforge Mystic
• 1x Sun Titan
• 1x Suture Priest
• 1x Walking Ballista
• 1x Wandering Archaic  ^Flip
• 1x Weathered Wayfarer
• 1x Welcoming Vampire

Land (36)

• 1x Ancient Tomb
• 1x Arcane Lighthouse
• 1x City of Brass
• 1x Deserted Temple
• 1x Emeria, The Sky Ruin
• 1x Flagstones of Trokair
• 1x Ghost Quarter
• 1x Grand Coliseum
• 1x Mistveil Plains
• 1x Nomad Stadium
• 1x Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
• 1x Scavenger Grounds
• 17x Snow-Covered Plains
• 1x Strip Mine
• 1x Tarnished Citadel
• 1x Thespian's Stage
• 1x Tower of the Magistrate
• 1x Vesuva
• 1x War Room
• 1x Wasteland

Instant (7)

• 1x Enlightened Tutor
• 1x Generous Gift
• 1x Heliod's Intervention
• 1x Path to Exile
• 1x Settle the Wreckage
• 1x Swords to Plowshares
• 1x Teferi's Protection

Sorcery (5)

• 1x Austere Command
• 1x Council's Judgment
• 1x Farewell
• 1x Idyllic Tutor
• 1x Vanquish the Horde

Commander (1)

Artifact (16)

• 1x Arcane Signet
• 1x Archaeomancer's Map
• 1x Eldrazi Monument
• 1x Expedition Map
• 1x Lightning Greaves
• 1x Mana Crypt
• 1x Mana Vault
• 1x Oketra's Monument
• 1x Pearl Medallion
• 1x Sensei's Divining Top
• 1x Shadowspear
• 1x Skullclamp
• 1x Sol Ring
• 1x Swiftfoot Boots
• 1x Sword of the Animist
• 1x The Immortal Sun

Enchantment (7)

• 1x Anointed Procession
• 1x Authority of the Consuls
• 1x Cathars' Crusade
• 1x Divine Visitation
• 1x Land Tax
• 1x Smothering Tithe
• 1x Smuggler's Share

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Maybeboard

Artifact (13)

• 1x Angel's Trumpet
• 1x Ankh of Mishra
• 1x Ashnod's Altar
• 1x Blasting Station
• 1x Darksteel Plate
• 1x Dingus Staff
• 1x Heraldic Banner
• 1x Jade Monolith
• 1x Mind's Eye
• 1x Robe of Stars
• 1x Scroll Rack
• 1x Slate of Ancestry
• 1x Well of Lost Dreams

Creature (8)

• 1x Bastion Protector
• 1x Catapult Master
• 1x Field Marshal
• 1x Frontline Medic
• 1x Healer of the Pride
• 1x Mentor of the Meek
• 1x Odric, Master Tactician
• 1x Solemn Simulacrum

Sorcery (2)

• 1x Cleansing Nova
• 1x Hour of Reckoning

Planeswalker (2)

• 1x Elspeth, Knight-Errant
• 1x Elspeth, Sun's Champion

Enchantment (6)

• 1x Ajani's Welcome
• 1x Dawn of Hope
• 1x Intangible Virtue
• 1x Luminarch Ascension
• 1x Nevermore
• 1x True Conviction

Instant (4)

• 1x Angel's Grace
• 1x Flawless Maneuver
• 1x Lapse of Certainty
• 1x Rebuff the Wicked

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This was my first commander deck that I put together. Four years ago I had a son whose name is Darian. When I found out that there was a commander of the same name (almost) I had to build a deck around him. The deck has been a joy to play ever since in respect to both how fun it is to pilot and its special meaning to me.

It is not the most powerful deck, but it's been very consistent for me. The deck is built specifically to be able to handle many different situations and board states. I am aware that there are plenty of infinite combos that work with Darien. I tend to shy away from those when possible. His unique combos are pretty neat, but I am not running anything other than Heliod/Walking Balista at the moment. I do not particularly like to win with that combo. But it is a way to win in a pinch or in a game that is getting long and drawn out. I almost never tutor for either.

I have recently cut my maybeboard by over half. What is left still gets slotted in occasionally to mix it up. The deck as it is listed is how I primarily play it though. Darien is really flexible and swapping out often keeps things fresh and my opponents from knowing what might be slotted in any given week.

I removed Karma, Kormus Bell, Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth, Stern Judge, and Royal Decree altogether from the main list and maybeboard. It felt like I had to get most of them out to make them worth running which detracted from the core values of the deck. Funny way to build, but too janky for me.

If you are interested in building Darien on a budget, here is a pretty good intro point for about a tenth of the price of this deck.

Of course any suggestions or feedback are appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to read this and check out the deck.

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Date added	4 years
Last updated	3 months
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	16 - 0 Mythic Rares 49 - 0 Rares 15 - 0 Uncommons 3 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	2.74
Tokens	Angel 4/4 W, Angel 4/4 W w/ Vigilance, Cat Soldier 1/1 W, Elephant 3-3 G, Soldier 1/1 W, Treasure, Warrior 1/1 W w/ Vigilance
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