“"When your father is Dean Embrose, second best really isn't an option."”
Lifelink
Menace
Killian, Ink Duelist
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Legendary Creature — Human Warlock
Mana Cost: {W}{B}
Oracle Rules Text: Lifelink Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Spells you cast that target a creature cost {2} less to cast.
Flavor Text: "When your father is Dean Embrose, second best really isn't an option."
Set: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (#317), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Ryan Pancoast
Legendary
Creature
Black
White
Uncommon
Cost Reducer
Evasion
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (3)
2021-04-16
Killian can reduce alternative costs. For example, if you choose to pay the {1}{B} alternative cost for Baleful Mastery while targeting a creature, that cost would be reduced to {B}.
2021-04-16
Killian, Ink Duelist can't reduce the colored mana requirement of a spell's mana cost.
2021-04-16
If a spell has additional costs, apply those increases before applying cost reductions.
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