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Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Abzan

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#309 Current Rank
#324 Last Week
#588 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan decks.

Dyadrine, Synthesis Amalgam Dyadrine, Synthesis Amalgam
+20% Synergy $0.25
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
+14% Synergy $0.08
Meltstrider Eulogist Meltstrider Eulogist
+14% Synergy $0.09
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+13% Synergy $5.33
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+13% Synergy $22.21

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan's abilities and overall game plan.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+55% Synergy $0.30
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+52% Synergy $1.44
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+49% Synergy $0.37
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+48% Synergy $0.44
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+48% Synergy $0.20
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+46% Synergy $1.97
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+45% Synergy $0.14
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+45% Synergy $1.17
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+41% Synergy $0.47
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+41% Synergy $0.92

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan decks.

Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+40% Synergy $0.48
Yathan Tombguard Yathan Tombguard
+40% Synergy $0.09
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+38% Synergy $4.46
Host of the Hereafter Host of the Hereafter
+38% Synergy $0.13
Stalwart Successor Stalwart Successor
+37% Synergy $0.07
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+35% Synergy $0.22
Abzan Ascendancy Abzan Ascendancy
+34% Synergy $0.23
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+33% Synergy $4.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $23.62
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $49.91
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $33.79
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $52.88

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+33% Synergy $0.18
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+33% Synergy $0.70
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+31% Synergy $1.30
Sinkhole Surveyor Sinkhole Surveyor
+31% Synergy $0.21
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+28% Synergy $0.33
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+28% Synergy $0.24
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+25% Synergy $3.05
Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+25% Synergy $0.06
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+23% Synergy $16.55
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+23% Synergy $0.12
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+22% Synergy $0.85
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+22% Synergy $0.26
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+22% Synergy $2.06
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+22% Synergy $3.70
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+22% Synergy $0.10
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+21% Synergy $0.47
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
+21% Synergy $11.15
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+20% Synergy $0.23
Cursed Wombat Cursed Wombat
+20% Synergy $0.09
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+19% Synergy $0.20
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+19% Synergy $14.71
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+17% Synergy $0.37
Marketback Walker Marketback Walker
+17% Synergy $0.51
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+16% Synergy $3.16
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+16% Synergy $0.17
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+16% Synergy $0.26
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
+15% Synergy $0.23
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+14% Synergy $0.42
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+13% Synergy $0.54
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+13% Synergy $1.93
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+13% Synergy $3.31
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+13% Synergy $1.21
Ivorytusk Fortress Ivorytusk Fortress
+12% Synergy $0.19
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+12% Synergy $0.12
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+11% Synergy $0.51
Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
+11% Synergy $0.73
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+10% Synergy $0.32
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+10% Synergy $0.14
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+10% Synergy $0.20
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+8% Synergy $2.33
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $43.75
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.25
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+6% Synergy $0.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $4.11
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.76
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+2% Synergy $2.92
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
0% Synergy $1.41
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $10.10
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-8% Synergy $0.42

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan safe.

Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+34% Synergy $0.20
Kin-Tree Severance Kin-Tree Severance
+18% Synergy $0.06
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+15% Synergy $0.19
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+13% Synergy $0.11
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+11% Synergy $0.91
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.24
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+8% Synergy $0.85
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+7% Synergy $1.40
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.42
Inkshield Inkshield
+5% Synergy $10.31
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+5% Synergy $4.35
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $17.05
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $8.48
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+3% Synergy $0.23
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+3% Synergy $1.99
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $4.68
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.71
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $18.97
Village Rites Village Rites
+1% Synergy $0.25
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.56
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-1% Synergy $2.28
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-1% Synergy $1.61
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
-1% Synergy $0.20
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $9.73
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.39
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.82
Putrefy Putrefy
-4% Synergy $0.12
Mortify Mortify
-7% Synergy $0.25
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-8% Synergy $1.74

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan's game plan and control the board.

Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+22% Synergy $6.07
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+11% Synergy $0.50
Perennation Perennation
+9% Synergy $0.57
Synchronized Charge Synchronized Charge
+8% Synergy $0.08
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+7% Synergy $0.07
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.79
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.41
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.35
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+3% Synergy $2.64
Duneblast Duneblast
+3% Synergy $0.21
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $1.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+2% Synergy $0.34
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $1.46
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.44
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
0% Synergy $6.65
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.61
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-2% Synergy $4.37
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.29
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.88
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-3% Synergy $0.85
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.96
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $5.11
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.48
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.76
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-9% Synergy $1.81
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $5.64
Cultivate Cultivate
-12% Synergy $0.55

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+19% Synergy $10.22
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $44.45
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+17% Synergy $0.75
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+10% Synergy $0.09
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+9% Synergy $0.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+7% Synergy $4.84
Abzan Monument Abzan Monument
+7% Synergy $0.07
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+7% Synergy $0.07
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+6% Synergy $4.96
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.27
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+6% Synergy $0.21
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+6% Synergy $0.26
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+5% Synergy $0.14
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $63.00
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.55
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-7% Synergy $8.06

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Revival of the Ancestors Revival of the Ancestors
+26% Synergy $0.18
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+21% Synergy $2.73
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+18% Synergy $4.91
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+15% Synergy $0.45
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+11% Synergy $12.10
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+11% Synergy $21.01
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+9% Synergy $1.60
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+8% Synergy $2.63
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+8% Synergy $0.25
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+8% Synergy $2.10
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+7% Synergy $29.21
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+7% Synergy $0.20
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+6% Synergy $1.05
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+6% Synergy $0.25
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.18
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+5% Synergy $1.24
Together Forever Together Forever
+5% Synergy $0.17
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.27
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+5% Synergy $6.93
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $10.70
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.85
Guardian Project Guardian Project
0% Synergy $11.27
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $12.12
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $2.51

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+15% Synergy $34.82

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+22% Synergy $0.21
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+16% Synergy $6.99
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+10% Synergy $0.27
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $1.33
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $19.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.63
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $5.97
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $30.52
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.90
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-11% Synergy $48.82
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-14% Synergy $8.69

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+10% Synergy $2.70
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+5% Synergy $0.57
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+4% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.81
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.52
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-1% Synergy $0.26
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-1% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+11% Synergy $0.91
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+10% Synergy $2.05
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+10% Synergy $0.05
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+9% Synergy $0.86
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+9% Synergy $0.51
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+9% Synergy $4.29
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+9% Synergy $0.06
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+8% Synergy $0.18
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+8% Synergy $0.36
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.14
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+8% Synergy $5.89
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+8% Synergy $9.80
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $4.88
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+6% Synergy $0.64
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+6% Synergy $0.66
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+5% Synergy $5.59
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $4.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.18
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Brushland Brushland
+1% Synergy $0.84
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+1% Synergy $0.14
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+1% Synergy $0.40
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
0% Synergy $11.85
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.93
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.19
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
0% Synergy $0.13
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $13.49
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.15
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $8.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.30
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $6.89
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-5% Synergy $12.38
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-5% Synergy $13.76
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-6% Synergy $15.18
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $9.00
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-6% Synergy $6.66
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-7% Synergy $15.88
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.16
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-7% Synergy $0.14
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.38
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.26
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-8% Synergy $17.47
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-8% Synergy $20.89
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-8% Synergy $23.58
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-8% Synergy $0.25

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan.

Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel Nikara, Lair Scavenger // Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Black Panther, Wakandan King Black Panther, Wakandan King
Shelinda, Yevon Acolyte Shelinda, Yevon Acolyte
Spider-Man, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Miles Morales
Aragorn and Arwen, Wed Aragorn and Arwen, Wed
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
Ghave, Guru of Spores Ghave, Guru of Spores
"Brims" Barone, Midway Mobster "Brims" Barone, Midway Mobster
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Seymour Flux Seymour Flux
Tromell, Seymour's Butler Tromell, Seymour's Butler
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
Wakka, Devoted Guardian Wakka, Devoted Guardian
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Halana, Kessig Ranger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Halana, Kessig Ranger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Halana, Kessig Ranger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Halana, Kessig Ranger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Halana, Kessig Ranger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Jermane, Pride of the Circus Jermane, Pride of the Circus
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Slurrk, All-Ingesting Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Slurrk, All-Ingesting