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Killian, Ink Duelist
Price tag $0.41

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

#873 Current Rank
#895 Last Week
#666 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.

With Great Power... With Great Power...
+5% Synergy $4.78
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+3% Synergy $0.15
Chorale of the Void Chorale of the Void
+2% Synergy $0.22
Gravkill Gravkill
+2% Synergy $0.04
Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+2% Synergy

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 $0.34
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+66% Synergy $0.48
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+66% Synergy $0.19
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+65% Synergy $1.45
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+64% Synergy $1.50
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+62% Synergy $0.22
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+60% Synergy $0.43
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+57% Synergy $1.91
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+57% Synergy $1.37
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+57% Synergy $1.01

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 $0.39
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+54% Synergy $1.55
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+51% Synergy $0.24
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+50% Synergy $0.16
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+50% Synergy $0.56
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+47% Synergy $2.26
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+45% Synergy $0.47
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+45% Synergy $0.61
Utter End Utter End
+43% Synergy $0.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+26% Synergy $0.73

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $50.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $59.87
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-7% Synergy $12.28
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+43% Synergy $0.09
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+38% Synergy $0.16
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+36% Synergy $0.86
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+35% Synergy $1.47
Agent of the Fates Agent of the Fates
+32% Synergy $0.25
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+30% Synergy $0.14
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+27% Synergy $1.16
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+25% Synergy $0.73
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+25% Synergy $0.32
Auramancer Auramancer
+18% Synergy $0.10
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+17% Synergy $0.24
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+14% Synergy $10.22
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+14% Synergy $8.38
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+13% Synergy $0.59
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.28
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+11% Synergy $0.16
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+9% Synergy $0.18
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+9% Synergy $0.30
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.32
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+8% Synergy $0.41
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+8% Synergy $0.07
Nomad Mythmaker Nomad Mythmaker
+8% Synergy $4.47
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+7% Synergy $0.63
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+7% Synergy $0.31
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
+7% Synergy $9.43
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+7% Synergy $3.95
Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+7% Synergy $0.13
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $9.60
Ghostblade Eidolon Ghostblade Eidolon
+6% Synergy $0.26
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+5% Synergy $1.84
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+5% Synergy $0.42
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.24
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+5% Synergy $0.30
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+5% Synergy $0.81
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+5% Synergy $0.56
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $4.73
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+3% Synergy $0.56
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+3% Synergy $0.08
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+2% Synergy $6.98
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+2% Synergy $0.57
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $45.59
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+1% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $4.17
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
-2% Synergy $0.83
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $10.41
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-12% Synergy $7.33
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-13% Synergy $7.09

Instants

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

Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+35% Synergy $0.28
Dark Dabbling Dark Dabbling
+33% Synergy $0.16
Shelter Shelter
+33% Synergy $0.14
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+32% Synergy $0.20
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+25% Synergy $0.22
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+22% Synergy $0.41
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.38
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.07
Bleed Dry Bleed Dry
+16% Synergy $0.09
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $5.02
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.70
Overkill Overkill
+12% Synergy $0.21
Beaming Defiance Beaming Defiance
+12% Synergy $0.11
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+12% Synergy $0.07
Slaughter Slaughter
+11% Synergy $5.14
Feed the Serpent Feed the Serpent
+11% Synergy $0.03
Wretched Confluence Wretched Confluence
+10% Synergy $0.16
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $1.08
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+9% Synergy $0.66
Hatred Hatred
+9% Synergy $43.42
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+9% Synergy $0.52
Ob Nixilis's Cruelty Ob Nixilis's Cruelty
+9% Synergy $0.06
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+8% Synergy $1.56
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+8% Synergy $0.14
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+8% Synergy $0.22
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $2.64
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+7% Synergy $2.65
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+7% Synergy $0.16
Deadly Derision Deadly Derision
+7% Synergy $0.07
Repel the Darkness Repel the Darkness
+6% Synergy $0.04
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.23
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+5% Synergy $0.22
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+5% Synergy $0.26
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+4% Synergy $1.07
Dismember Dismember
+4% Synergy $6.62
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.17
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $4.91
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $10.29
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.84
Mortify Mortify
-2% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $18.91
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.35
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-13% Synergy $3.59
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $1.72
Despark Despark
-21% Synergy $0.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-22% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-24% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+42% Synergy $1.78
Retether Retether
+37% Synergy $3.00
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+35% Synergy $0.16
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+21% Synergy $4.65
Single Combat Single Combat
+18% Synergy $0.49
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+17% Synergy $0.25
Hex Hex
+17% Synergy $0.34
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $0.40
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+9% Synergy $0.45
Three Dreams Three Dreams
+9% Synergy $2.25
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $9.90
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.43
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.55
Replenish Replenish
+6% Synergy $130.65
Parting Thoughts Parting Thoughts
+6% Synergy $0.28
Rise to Glory Rise to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.07
Exhilarating Elocution Exhilarating Elocution
+5% Synergy $0.02
Dregs of Sorrow Dregs of Sorrow
+5% Synergy $0.28
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $0.96
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+3% Synergy $0.92
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.20
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.21
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.45
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.66
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.60
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.03
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $5.54
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.38
Damn Damn
-21% Synergy $1.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+21% Synergy $1.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.32
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+18% Synergy $2.14
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+11% Synergy $14.14
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+8% Synergy $0.54
Haystack Haystack
+5% Synergy $1.74
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $19.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.54

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 $0.40
Sunbond Sunbond
+41% Synergy $0.43
Grisly Transformation Grisly Transformation
+39% Synergy $0.07
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+36% Synergy $1.52
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+36% Synergy $0.49
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+35% Synergy $0.22
Phyresis Phyresis
+34% Synergy $0.89
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+33% Synergy $0.89
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+33% Synergy $0.16
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+32% Synergy $5.38
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+32% Synergy $0.30
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+31% Synergy $2.28
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+30% Synergy $0.22
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+26% Synergy $0.21
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+25% Synergy $0.18
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+25% Synergy $0.16
Asha's Favor Asha's Favor
+25% Synergy $0.21
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+24% Synergy $3.81
Inner Demon Inner Demon
+23% Synergy $0.23
Mammoth Umbra Mammoth Umbra
+23% Synergy $0.12
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+22% Synergy $4.40
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+22% Synergy $0.16
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+21% Synergy $0.23
Twisted Embrace Twisted Embrace
+21% Synergy $0.07
Idolized Idolized
+20% Synergy $0.59
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+19% Synergy $0.10
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+19% Synergy $2.54
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+17% Synergy $0.11
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+16% Synergy $0.27
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+16% Synergy $3.76
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+15% Synergy $0.11
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+14% Synergy $4.60
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+14% Synergy $0.33
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+13% Synergy $0.46
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+13% Synergy $0.17
Flickerform Flickerform
+13% Synergy $1.69
Scavenged Weaponry Scavenged Weaponry
+13% Synergy $0.15
Enslave Enslave
+13% Synergy $0.13
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+12% Synergy $18.62
Faith Unbroken Faith Unbroken
+12% Synergy $0.07
Reprobation Reprobation
+10% Synergy $0.21
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+10% Synergy $0.30
Spectral Steel Spectral Steel
+10% Synergy $0.08
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+9% Synergy $0.09
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+7% Synergy $3.36
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+6% Synergy $0.25
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $0.93
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $2.62
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $12.32

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 $6.80
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.32
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $23.29
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $9.12
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.09
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+5% Synergy $1.80
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.14
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.85
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $3.53
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $49.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.59
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-25% Synergy $0.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.15
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+2% Synergy $0.14
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-1% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-6% Synergy $0.79
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.24

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 $0.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $5.02
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.70
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+10% Synergy $0.19
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $1.08
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.27
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.52
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.23
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+4% Synergy $0.86
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.19
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.99
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+3% Synergy $0.35
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $5.70
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.17
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.27
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+1% Synergy $5.53
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Field Tainted Field
0% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.19
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.65
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
0% Synergy $0.06
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.39
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
0% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.19
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $13.50
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $4.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.01
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.34
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $4.95
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-4% Synergy $10.02
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.35
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-6% Synergy $23.61
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-7% Synergy $6.49
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-9% Synergy $13.69
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.15

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