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Killian, Ink Duelist
Price tag $0.40

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

#859 Current Rank
#805 Last Week
#711 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.

Aberrant Return Aberrant Return
+1% Synergy $0.32
Moonshadow Moonshadow
0% Synergy $19.48
Bogslither's Embrace Bogslither's Embrace
0% Synergy $0.21
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
0% Synergy $0.44
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
-1% Synergy $0.66

High Synergy Cards

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

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+69% Synergy $0.37
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+68% Synergy $0.50
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+66% Synergy $0.26
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+65% Synergy $0.84
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+64% Synergy $2.97
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+62% Synergy $0.26
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+62% Synergy $0.21
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+60% Synergy $4.01
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+59% Synergy $0.80
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+57% Synergy $2.22

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 $0.45
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+55% Synergy $0.66
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+50% Synergy $0.18
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+50% Synergy $0.95
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+49% Synergy $0.18
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+47% Synergy $0.49
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+46% Synergy $0.61
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+45% Synergy $4.49
Utter End Utter End
+43% Synergy $0.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+26% Synergy $0.87

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $31.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $47.42
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $57.52
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-7% Synergy $12.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+43% Synergy $0.10
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+38% Synergy $0.22
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+37% Synergy $0.98
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+36% Synergy $2.03
Agent of the Fates Agent of the Fates
+32% Synergy $0.21
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+30% Synergy $0.19
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+27% Synergy $3.04
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+26% Synergy $0.44
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+25% Synergy $0.89
Auramancer Auramancer
+19% Synergy $0.10
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+16% Synergy $0.18
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+14% Synergy $9.56
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+13% Synergy $0.62
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+13% Synergy $13.75
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+12% Synergy $0.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.25
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+9% Synergy $0.23
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+9% Synergy $0.38
Nomad Mythmaker Nomad Mythmaker
+9% Synergy $3.94
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+9% Synergy $0.10
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+9% Synergy $0.27
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.30
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+7% Synergy $0.21
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+7% Synergy $0.47
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+7% Synergy $0.57
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+7% Synergy $4.45
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
+7% Synergy $16.83
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $7.61
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ghostblade Eidolon Ghostblade Eidolon
+6% Synergy $0.31
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+6% Synergy $0.51
Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+6% Synergy $0.15
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+5% Synergy $0.20
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+5% Synergy $0.33
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+4% Synergy $0.45
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+4% Synergy $0.07
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+4% Synergy $0.34
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $4.31
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+3% Synergy $3.53
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+3% Synergy $9.67
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+2% Synergy $1.45
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $46.54
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.77
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
-2% Synergy $1.65
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $9.76
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-12% Synergy $9.19
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-13% Synergy $7.48

Instants

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

Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+36% Synergy $0.37
Dark Dabbling Dark Dabbling
+33% Synergy $0.16
Shelter Shelter
+32% Synergy $0.14
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+30% Synergy $0.16
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+26% Synergy $0.20
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+24% Synergy $0.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+23% Synergy $0.27
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.16
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.10
Overkill Overkill
+15% Synergy $0.22
Bleed Dry Bleed Dry
+15% Synergy $0.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $3.81
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.44
Beaming Defiance Beaming Defiance
+11% Synergy $0.05
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+11% Synergy $0.10
Feed the Serpent Feed the Serpent
+11% Synergy $0.07
Slaughter Slaughter
+10% Synergy $6.97
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $0.89
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+9% Synergy $0.76
Hatred Hatred
+9% Synergy $44.02
Wretched Confluence Wretched Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.21
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+8% Synergy $0.84
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+8% Synergy $1.82
Ob Nixilis's Cruelty Ob Nixilis's Cruelty
+8% Synergy $0.11
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+7% Synergy $0.15
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+7% Synergy $4.93
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+7% Synergy $0.07
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+7% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Derision Deadly Derision
+7% Synergy $0.07
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+6% Synergy $3.91
Repel the Darkness Repel the Darkness
+6% Synergy $0.03
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.32
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+5% Synergy $0.22
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+4% Synergy $1.29
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+4% Synergy $0.25
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $7.77
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.10
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $8.08
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.32
Fracture Fracture
-2% Synergy $0.80
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $21.94
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.50
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $1.86
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-15% Synergy $4.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-22% Synergy $1.16
Despark Despark
-22% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-24% Synergy $0.93

Sorceries

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+40% Synergy $3.13
Retether Retether
+37% Synergy $3.97
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+34% Synergy $0.12
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+19% Synergy $4.77
Hex Hex
+18% Synergy $0.15
Single Combat Single Combat
+17% Synergy $0.45
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+16% Synergy $0.23
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $2.42
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+11% Synergy $4.58
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+9% Synergy $0.41
Three Dreams Three Dreams
+9% Synergy $2.38
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $10.03
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.24
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.54
Replenish Replenish
+6% Synergy $124.28
Parting Thoughts Parting Thoughts
+6% Synergy $0.31
Rise to Glory Rise to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.09
Exhilarating Elocution Exhilarating Elocution
+5% Synergy $0.06
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $1.39
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.17
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.20
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.50
Vindicate Vindicate
-1% Synergy $0.72
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.52
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.79
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $6.86
Damn Damn
-21% Synergy $1.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+20% Synergy $0.98
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+18% Synergy $3.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.58
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+10% Synergy $12.56
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+8% Synergy $0.61
Haystack Haystack
+5% Synergy $2.30
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.39
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $6.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.23
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $19.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.38

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
+43% Synergy $0.40
Sunbond Sunbond
+42% Synergy $0.60
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+38% Synergy $0.24
Grisly Transformation Grisly Transformation
+38% Synergy $0.05
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+36% Synergy $2.10
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+36% Synergy $0.22
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+35% Synergy $0.51
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+33% Synergy $6.96
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+33% Synergy $0.18
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+33% Synergy $0.32
Phyresis Phyresis
+32% Synergy $1.34
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+31% Synergy $0.24
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+31% Synergy $2.68
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+27% Synergy $0.26
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+26% Synergy $0.22
Asha's Favor Asha's Favor
+26% Synergy $0.22
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+25% Synergy $0.16
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+25% Synergy $4.13
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+23% Synergy $4.58
Mammoth Umbra Mammoth Umbra
+23% Synergy $0.12
Idolized Idolized
+22% Synergy $0.57
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+22% Synergy $0.28
Inner Demon Inner Demon
+22% Synergy $0.22
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+21% Synergy $0.26
Twisted Embrace Twisted Embrace
+20% Synergy $0.07
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+19% Synergy $0.12
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+18% Synergy $3.61
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+17% Synergy $0.08
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+16% Synergy $0.27
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+16% Synergy $6.73
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+15% Synergy $4.76
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+14% Synergy $0.32
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+14% Synergy $0.05
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+14% Synergy $0.55
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+13% Synergy $0.23
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+13% Synergy $0.21
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+13% Synergy $0.16
Faith Unbroken Faith Unbroken
+13% Synergy $0.10
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+12% Synergy $16.85
Flickerform Flickerform
+12% Synergy $1.96
Scavenged Weaponry Scavenged Weaponry
+12% Synergy $0.14
Enslave Enslave
+12% Synergy $0.10
Reprobation Reprobation
+11% Synergy $0.12
Super State Super State
+11% Synergy $13.15
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+8% Synergy $2.47
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+4% Synergy $1.17
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $3.28
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $13.23

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 $6.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.27
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $34.22
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $6.96
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.06
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+5% Synergy $2.05
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.09
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $5.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.18
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $53.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.28
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-25% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.18
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+2% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-7% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+26% Synergy $0.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $3.81
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.44
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+10% Synergy $0.17
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $0.89
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.20
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.66
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.32
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.79
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.11
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+3% Synergy $0.68
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $6.57
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.17
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+2% Synergy $0.37
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.15
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+1% Synergy $0.51
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+1% Synergy $5.87
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+1% Synergy $2.24
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Field Tainted Field
0% Synergy $0.16
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.43
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.30
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
0% Synergy $0.12
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.16
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.77
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.93
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $12.50
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.12
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.25
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-4% Synergy $8.38
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $3.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.50
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-6% Synergy $23.91
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-8% Synergy $7.17
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-9% Synergy $11.81
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.13

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