Darien, King of Kjeldor Token/Lifegain EDH

Commander / EDH Lifegain Mono-White

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Creature (29)

• 1x Archangel of Thune
• 1x Archivist of Oghma
• 1x Auriok Champion
• 1x Avacyn, Angel of Hope
• 1x Brimaz, King of Oreskos
• 1x Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
• 1x Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
• 1x Esper Sentinel
• 1x Grand Abolisher
• 1x Guardian of Faith
• 1x Guide of Souls
• 1x Heliod, Sun-Crowned
• 1x Hero of Bladehold
• 1x Keeper of the Accord
• 1x Knight-Captain of Eos
• 1x Mother of Runes
• 1x Myrel, Shield of Argive
• 1x Ocelot Pride
• 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 Suture Priest
• 1x Walking Ballista
• 1x Weathered Wayfarer
• 1x Welcoming Vampire

Sorcery (4)

• 1x Austere Command
• 1x Farewell
• 1x Idyllic Tutor
• 1x Vanquish the Horde

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 Grand Coliseum
• 1x Minas Tirith
• 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 (8)

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

Commander (1)

Artifact (15)

• 1x Arcane Signet
• 1x Eldrazi Monument
• 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
• 1x The One Ring

Enchantment (7)

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

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Maybeboard

Artifact (14)

• 1x Angel's Trumpet
• 1x Ankh of Mishra
• 1x Ashnod's Altar
• 1x Blasting Station
• 1x Darksteel Plate
• 1x Dingus Staff
• 1x Expedition Map
• 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 (9)

• 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
• 1x Wandering Archaic  ^Flip

Sorcery (3)

• 1x Cleansing Nova
• 1x Council's Judgment
• 1x Hour of Reckoning

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

Planeswalker (2)

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

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Six years ago I had a son whose name is Darian. Around that time I just started to learn how to play Magic with some coworkers. When it came time to build my first deck I went searching on EDHREC for ideas. When I found out that there was a commander of the same name (almost) of my son I knew 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. Darian is at an age now where he is watching and learning the game, and I can't wait to pass this deck on to him when he gets older.

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. Please note that I have not kept up on this deck in quite a while. It should still be good though.

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	5 years
Last updated	1 month
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	19 - 0 Mythic Rares 48 - 0 Rares 14 - 0 Uncommons 2 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	2.81
Tokens	Angel 4/4 W, Angel 4/4 W w/ Vigilance, Cat 1/1 W, Cat Soldier 1/1 W, Elephant 3-3 G, Soldier, Soldier 1/1 W, Treasure, Warrior 1/1 W w/ Vigilance
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