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Killian, Ink Duelist
Price tag $0.37

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

#846 Current Rank
#806 Last Week
#697 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.

Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+8% Synergy $3.36
Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+3% Synergy $0.08
Swampsnare Trap Swampsnare Trap
+1% Synergy $0.04
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+1% Synergy $0.22
Misty Palms Oasis Misty Palms Oasis
0% Synergy $0.07

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 $0.22
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+67% Synergy $0.51
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+66% Synergy $0.20
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+65% Synergy $0.66
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+64% Synergy $2.79
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+61% Synergy $0.21
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+61% Synergy $0.33
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+59% Synergy $3.33
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+57% Synergy $1.80
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+57% Synergy $0.66

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 $0.38
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+55% Synergy $1.43
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+50% Synergy $0.16
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+50% Synergy $0.72
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+49% Synergy $0.19
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+46% Synergy $0.57
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+46% Synergy $3.28
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+46% Synergy $0.25
Utter End Utter End
+43% Synergy $0.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+26% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $30.49
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $46.24
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $57.97
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $48.58
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-8% Synergy $12.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+45% Synergy $0.60
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+43% Synergy $0.16
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+38% Synergy $0.16
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+36% Synergy $0.96
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+35% Synergy $1.84
Agent of the Fates Agent of the Fates
+31% Synergy $0.20
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+30% Synergy $0.14
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+27% Synergy $1.70
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+25% Synergy $0.37
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+25% Synergy $0.81
Auramancer Auramancer
+18% Synergy $0.07
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+17% Synergy $0.17
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+14% Synergy $9.98
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+14% Synergy $10.33
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+13% Synergy $0.59
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+11% Synergy $0.10
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.20
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+9% Synergy $0.17
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+9% Synergy $0.24
Nomad Mythmaker Nomad Mythmaker
+9% Synergy $4.16
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+9% Synergy $0.25
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+8% Synergy $0.07
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+7% Synergy $0.20
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+7% Synergy $0.44
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+7% Synergy $0.59
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+7% Synergy $4.55
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
+7% Synergy $21.45
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $7.43
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.32
Ghostblade Eidolon Ghostblade Eidolon
+6% Synergy $0.28
Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+6% Synergy $0.18
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+6% Synergy $0.53
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+6% Synergy $0.31
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+5% Synergy $0.27
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+5% Synergy $0.33
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+4% Synergy $1.89
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+4% Synergy $0.46
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+4% Synergy $0.28
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+4% Synergy $0.06
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+3% Synergy $2.84
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+3% Synergy $8.17
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+2% Synergy $0.41
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $42.73
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.79
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
-2% Synergy $1.47
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $9.19
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-12% Synergy $7.60
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-13% Synergy $5.85

Instants

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

Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+35% Synergy $0.34
Dark Dabbling Dark Dabbling
+33% Synergy $0.18
Shelter Shelter
+32% Synergy $0.10
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+31% Synergy $0.19
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+26% Synergy $0.19
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+24% Synergy $0.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+22% Synergy $0.30
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.21
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.09
Bleed Dry Bleed Dry
+16% Synergy $0.07
Overkill Overkill
+15% Synergy $0.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $5.63
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.61
Beaming Defiance Beaming Defiance
+12% Synergy $0.06
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+11% Synergy $0.09
Feed the Serpent Feed the Serpent
+11% Synergy $0.06
Slaughter Slaughter
+11% Synergy $6.19
Wretched Confluence Wretched Confluence
+10% Synergy $0.21
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $0.94
Hatred Hatred
+9% Synergy $43.23
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+9% Synergy $0.44
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+8% Synergy $0.60
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+8% Synergy $1.94
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+8% Synergy $0.13
Ob Nixilis's Cruelty Ob Nixilis's Cruelty
+8% Synergy $0.11
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+8% Synergy $0.11
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $3.23
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+7% Synergy $5.10
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+7% Synergy $0.17
Deadly Derision Deadly Derision
+7% Synergy $0.04
Repel the Darkness Repel the Darkness
+6% Synergy $0.03
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.27
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+5% Synergy $0.19
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+4% Synergy $0.80
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+4% Synergy $0.15
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $6.73
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.14
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $7.14
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.55
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $18.26
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.19
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.43
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $1.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-15% Synergy $3.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-22% Synergy $1.06
Despark Despark
-22% Synergy $0.24
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-24% Synergy $1.71

Sorceries

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+40% Synergy $1.82
Retether Retether
+37% Synergy $3.52
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+35% Synergy $0.14
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+20% Synergy $4.50
Hex Hex
+18% Synergy $0.16
Single Combat Single Combat
+17% Synergy $0.47
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+16% Synergy $0.13
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $0.46
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+9% Synergy $0.36
Three Dreams Three Dreams
+9% Synergy $2.31
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $8.65
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.28
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.54
Replenish Replenish
+6% Synergy $122.39
Parting Thoughts Parting Thoughts
+6% Synergy $0.26
Rise to Glory Rise to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.08
Exhilarating Elocution Exhilarating Elocution
+5% Synergy $0.07
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+3% Synergy $1.32
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.14
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.25
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.49
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.42
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.45
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $3.39
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $6.57
Damn Damn
-21% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+20% Synergy $0.90
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+18% Synergy $3.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.20
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+11% Synergy $12.96
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+8% Synergy $0.54
Haystack Haystack
+5% Synergy $2.02
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.33
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.19
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $17.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+43% Synergy $0.37
Sunbond Sunbond
+41% Synergy $0.48
Grisly Transformation Grisly Transformation
+39% Synergy $0.07
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+37% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+36% Synergy $1.80
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+36% Synergy $0.22
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+35% Synergy $0.43
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+33% Synergy $6.58
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+33% Synergy $0.19
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+33% Synergy $0.31
Phyresis Phyresis
+32% Synergy $1.66
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+31% Synergy $0.19
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+30% Synergy $2.57
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+27% Synergy $0.23
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+25% Synergy $0.17
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+25% Synergy $0.19
Asha's Favor Asha's Favor
+25% Synergy $0.23
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+24% Synergy $3.68
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+23% Synergy $2.78
Mammoth Umbra Mammoth Umbra
+23% Synergy $0.12
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+23% Synergy $0.31
Inner Demon Inner Demon
+22% Synergy $0.29
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+21% Synergy $0.20
Idolized Idolized
+21% Synergy $0.48
Twisted Embrace Twisted Embrace
+20% Synergy $0.04
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+19% Synergy $0.08
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+18% Synergy $3.05
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+17% Synergy $0.09
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+16% Synergy $0.29
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+16% Synergy $6.12
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+15% Synergy $4.33
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+14% Synergy $0.31
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+14% Synergy $0.07
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+13% Synergy $0.19
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+13% Synergy $0.13
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+13% Synergy $0.51
Flickerform Flickerform
+13% Synergy $1.92
Scavenged Weaponry Scavenged Weaponry
+13% Synergy $0.18
Faith Unbroken Faith Unbroken
+13% Synergy $0.07
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+12% Synergy $0.17
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+12% Synergy $16.35
Enslave Enslave
+12% Synergy $0.10
Reprobation Reprobation
+11% Synergy $0.13
Super State Super State
+11% Synergy $10.89
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+9% Synergy $0.05
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+8% Synergy $1.75
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.20
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $0.80
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $3.36
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $11.71

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 $5.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.37
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $30.56
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $6.12
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.05
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+5% Synergy $1.84
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $4.92
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.10
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $2.83
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $46.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.63
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-25% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.15
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.30
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+2% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.92
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-7% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.21

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 $0.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $5.63
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.61
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+10% Synergy $0.17
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $0.94
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.23
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.32
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.27
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+4% Synergy $0.59
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.12
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.68
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+3% Synergy $0.30
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $6.69
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.17
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.25
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+1% Synergy $5.32
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+1% Synergy $0.54
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.19
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.45
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.10
Tainted Field Tainted Field
0% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.11
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.37
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
0% Synergy $0.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
0% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.20
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.79
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.69
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $10.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.14
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.26
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-4% Synergy $7.78
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $3.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.43
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-6% Synergy $20.39
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-8% Synergy $6.59
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-9% Synergy $11.78
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.16

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