Magic: The Gathering

King Darien XLVIII

Dominaria United Promos 204p • rare

Set: Dominaria United Promos
Collector number: 204p
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green · White
Artist: Donato Giancola
Market price: $0.63

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$0.63market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$0.60 – $0.64 over the tracked period

$0.63Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

King Darien XLVIII serves as a powerful symbol of Keldon leadership, representing a lineage that has been central to the lore of Dominaria for decades. Featuring artwork by Donato Giancola, this promo version is particularly prized by collectors for its distinct visual style and its role as a cornerstone for creature-focused strategies in Magic: The Gathering.

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Card face

What it does

Other creatures you control get +1/+1.

3 generic mana green mana white mana: Put a +1/+1 counter on King Darien and create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token.

Sacrifice King Darien: Creature tokens you control gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

King Darien XLVIII was released in 2022 as part of the Dominaria United set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This card represents a direct callback to the classic Darien, King of Kjeldor, a character deeply rooted in the lore of the Dominaria plane. The design focuses on the character's role as a protector of the Kjeldoran people, utilizing mechanics that generate soldier tokens to simulate his leadership in times of conflict.

The artwork for this specific promotional version was created by Donato Giancola, a celebrated fantasy illustrator known for his mastery of oil painting and classical composition. Giancola aimed to capture the gravitas of a monarch holding the line against invading forces, utilizing dramatic lighting to emphasize the weight of command. Within the community, the card is recognized for both its utility in commander-style gameplay and its visual fidelity to the high-fantasy aesthetic of the Dominaria expansion.

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