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Killian, Ink Duelist
Price tag $0.42

Legendary CreatureHuman Warlock

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#747 Current Rank
#716 Last Week
#645 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Killian, Ink Duelist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Killian, Ink Duelist decks.

Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+10% Synergy $0.56
Overkill Overkill
+10% Synergy $0.36
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+3% Synergy $1.17
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+1% Synergy $0.87
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
0% Synergy $1.29

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Killian, Ink Duelist's abilities and overall game plan.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+68% Synergy $0.40
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+66% Synergy $0.27
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+66% Synergy $0.43
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+66% Synergy $2.00
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+63% Synergy $1.97
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+62% Synergy $0.22
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+60% Synergy $0.54
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+57% Synergy $1.88
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+57% Synergy $1.46
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+57% Synergy $1.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Killian, Ink Duelist decks.

Light of Promise Light of Promise
+56% Synergy $0.35
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+54% Synergy $1.28
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+52% Synergy $0.20
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+51% Synergy $0.48
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+50% Synergy $0.15
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+47% Synergy $3.14
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+45% Synergy $0.41
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+45% Synergy $0.53
Utter End Utter End
+44% Synergy $0.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+26% Synergy $0.84

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $28.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $45.06
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $58.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-7% Synergy $11.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Killian, Ink Duelist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+43% Synergy $0.12
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+39% Synergy $0.17
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+36% Synergy $0.84
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+35% Synergy $1.52
Agent of the Fates Agent of the Fates
+32% Synergy $0.28
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+30% Synergy $0.17
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+27% Synergy $1.08
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+26% Synergy $0.73
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+25% Synergy $0.34
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+18% Synergy $0.25
Auramancer Auramancer
+18% Synergy $0.12
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+14% Synergy $14.00
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+14% Synergy $0.44
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+14% Synergy $7.56
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.35
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+10% Synergy $0.12
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+10% Synergy $0.20
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+10% Synergy $0.28
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+8% Synergy $0.37
Nomad Mythmaker Nomad Mythmaker
+8% Synergy $4.56
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+8% Synergy $0.07
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
+8% Synergy $9.13
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+7% Synergy $0.41
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+7% Synergy $0.60
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+7% Synergy $0.33
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+7% Synergy $3.80
Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $6.79
Ghostblade Eidolon Ghostblade Eidolon
+6% Synergy $0.19
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+6% Synergy $0.57
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+5% Synergy $1.92
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+5% Synergy $0.41
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+5% Synergy $0.31
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+5% Synergy $0.73
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $6.71
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+4% Synergy $0.18
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+3% Synergy $0.65
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+3% Synergy $0.10
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+2% Synergy $6.86
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+2% Synergy $0.44
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $42.20
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
0% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.39
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
-2% Synergy $0.94
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $10.32
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-12% Synergy $5.36
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-14% Synergy $7.15

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Killian, Ink Duelist safe.

Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+34% Synergy $0.27
Dark Dabbling Dark Dabbling
+34% Synergy $0.16
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+33% Synergy $0.21
Shelter Shelter
+33% Synergy $0.14
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+25% Synergy $0.20
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+22% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+19% Synergy $0.31
Bleed Dry Bleed Dry
+16% Synergy $0.03
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.07
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+15% Synergy $5.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.76
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+12% Synergy $0.06
Beaming Defiance Beaming Defiance
+12% Synergy $0.09
Feed the Serpent Feed the Serpent
+11% Synergy $0.04
Slaughter Slaughter
+11% Synergy $5.82
Wretched Confluence Wretched Confluence
+10% Synergy $0.14
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $1.06
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+9% Synergy $0.51
Hatred Hatred
+9% Synergy $46.68
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+9% Synergy $1.88
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+9% Synergy $0.56
Ob Nixilis's Cruelty Ob Nixilis's Cruelty
+9% Synergy $0.04
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+8% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+8% Synergy $0.09
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+8% Synergy $0.17
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $2.59
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+7% Synergy $1.47
Deadly Derision Deadly Derision
+7% Synergy $0.09
Repel the Darkness Repel the Darkness
+6% Synergy $0.04
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.22
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+5% Synergy $0.21
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+5% Synergy $0.27
Eat to Extinction Eat to Extinction
+5% Synergy $0.17
Dismember Dismember
+4% Synergy $6.09
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $5.00
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.13
Fracture Fracture
0% Synergy $0.81
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $10.46
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $18.24
Mortify Mortify
-2% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $0.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $9.16
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $1.77
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $2.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $0.80
Despark Despark
-21% Synergy $0.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-24% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Killian, Ink Duelist's game plan and control the board.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+42% Synergy $1.94
Retether Retether
+37% Synergy $2.78
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+36% Synergy $0.15
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+21% Synergy $4.68
Single Combat Single Combat
+18% Synergy $0.47
Hex Hex
+17% Synergy $0.15
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+16% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $0.60
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+9% Synergy $0.35
Three Dreams Three Dreams
+9% Synergy $2.02
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $8.66
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.62
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.25
Replenish Replenish
+6% Synergy $130.08
Parting Thoughts Parting Thoughts
+6% Synergy $0.28
Rise to Glory Rise to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.06
Exhilarating Elocution Exhilarating Elocution
+5% Synergy $0.03
Dregs of Sorrow Dregs of Sorrow
+5% Synergy $0.32
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $0.89
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+3% Synergy $0.83
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.23
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.46
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.91
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.39
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $5.30
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.44
Damn Damn
-21% Synergy $2.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+21% Synergy $1.33
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+19% Synergy $2.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.30
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+12% Synergy $16.80
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+8% Synergy $0.56
Haystack Haystack
+5% Synergy $1.62
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.35
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $7.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $18.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Killian, Ink Duelist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+46% Synergy $0.23
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+44% Synergy $0.34
Sunbond Sunbond
+41% Synergy $0.40
Grisly Transformation Grisly Transformation
+39% Synergy $0.07
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+37% Synergy $0.47
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+36% Synergy $1.43
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+35% Synergy $0.18
Phyresis Phyresis
+35% Synergy $0.90
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+33% Synergy $0.14
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+33% Synergy $0.26
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+32% Synergy $2.06
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+31% Synergy $5.35
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+31% Synergy $0.26
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+31% Synergy $1.79
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+26% Synergy $0.21
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+25% Synergy $0.22
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+25% Synergy $0.19
Asha's Favor Asha's Favor
+24% Synergy $0.21
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+24% Synergy $3.32
Inner Demon Inner Demon
+23% Synergy $0.19
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+22% Synergy $4.05
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+22% Synergy $0.23
Mammoth Umbra Mammoth Umbra
+22% Synergy $0.13
Twisted Embrace Twisted Embrace
+22% Synergy $0.05
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+21% Synergy $0.20
Idolized Idolized
+20% Synergy $0.75
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+19% Synergy $0.10
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+18% Synergy $2.36
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+17% Synergy $0.10
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+16% Synergy $0.26
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+16% Synergy $3.83
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+15% Synergy $0.05
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+14% Synergy $4.07
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+14% Synergy $0.27
Flickerform Flickerform
+14% Synergy $1.70
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+13% Synergy $0.44
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+13% Synergy $21.70
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+13% Synergy $0.15
Enslave Enslave
+13% Synergy $0.13
Scavenged Weaponry Scavenged Weaponry
+13% Synergy $0.14
Faith Unbroken Faith Unbroken
+12% Synergy $0.08
Reprobation Reprobation
+10% Synergy $0.19
Spectral Steel Spectral Steel
+10% Synergy $0.08
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+9% Synergy $0.07
Scourgemark Scourgemark
+9% Synergy $0.05
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+7% Synergy $2.67
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+6% Synergy $0.27
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+4% Synergy $1.31
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+4% Synergy $5.84
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $1.55

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+28% Synergy $6.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.27
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $21.58
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.11
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $7.23
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+5% Synergy $1.53
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.19
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.73
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $3.65
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $47.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-7% Synergy $24.56
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-25% Synergy $0.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.19
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+2% Synergy $0.14
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-6% Synergy $0.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Killian, Ink Duelist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+25% Synergy $0.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+15% Synergy $5.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.76
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+10% Synergy $0.20
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $1.06
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.32
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.47
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.22
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+4% Synergy $0.80
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.18
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $6.72
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+2% Synergy $1.10
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.25
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+2% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.15
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+1% Synergy $6.12
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+1% Synergy $0.89
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.32
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.15
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
0% Synergy $0.10
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.44
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
0% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-1% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.20
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.68
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.39
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $13.73
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.53
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-3% Synergy $0.48
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $4.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.45
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.23
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-4% Synergy $8.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $9.16
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $7.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-6% Synergy $22.75
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.11
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-8% Synergy $13.57
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.18

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