Killian, Ink Duelist
Strixhaven: School of Mages 197 • uncommon
- Set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Collector number
- 197
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Ryan Pancoast
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
Lifelink
Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
Spells you cast that target a creature cost 2 generic mana less to cast.
"When your father is Dean Embrose, second best really isn't an option."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Killian, Ink Duelist was introduced in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Strixhaven: School of Mages. The card represents the Silverquill college, one of the five magically-themed universities within the plane of Arcavios, which focuses on the intersection of words, ink, and combat. Mechanically, the card was designed to embody the 'mage-hunter' archetype, utilizing its unique ability to reduce the cost of spells that target a single creature.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Ryan Pancoast, who captured the character in a poised, aggressive stance that highlights the infusion of magically charged ink into martial combat. The design intentionally bridges the gap between traditional academic motifs and the high-fantasy warfare central to the Strixhaven narrative. Upon release, it was well-received by players for its efficiency and thematic cohesion, quickly becoming a staple in various deck-building formats that favor targeting-based strategies.
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