Killian, Ink Duelist
Legendary Creature — Human Warlock
Lifelink
Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
Spells you cast that target a creature cost 
less to cast.
"When your father is Dean Embrose, second best really isn't an option."
2/2
Illustrated by Ryan Pancoast
Formats
Not Legalstandard
Legalhistoric
Legaltimeless
Legalpioneer
Legalmodern
Legallegacy
Not Legalpauper
Legalvintage
Not Legalpenny
Legalcommander
Legaloathbreaker
Legalbrawl
Not Legalalchemy
This printing
Number#317
RarityUncommon
ReleasedApr 24, 2026
EDHREC rank#3,412
Prices
USD$0.33
EUR€0.13
MTGO0.06 tix
Rulings (3)
Killian can reduce alternative costs. For example, if you choose to pay the
alternative cost for Baleful Mastery while targeting a creature, that cost would be reduced to .Killian, Ink Duelist can't reduce the colored mana requirement of a spell's mana cost.
If a spell has additional costs, apply those increases before applying cost reductions.
Printings (2)
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