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Killian, Ink Duelist
SOC · Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #317 · Uncommon · released 2026-04-24
{W}{B}
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 {2} less to cast.
"When your father is Dean Embrose, second best really isn't an option."
Killian, Ink Duelist is an uncommon black-white creature from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (2026). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2021 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.31 to $0.56 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.31
Format legality
Where you can play Killian, Ink Duelist in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.31 to $0.56 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander at $0.31.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strixhaven: School of Mages | 197 | Uncommon | $0.35 | $0.56 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander This page | 317 | Uncommon | $0.31 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2021-04-16If a spell has additional costs, apply those increases before applying cost reductions.
- 2021-04-16Killian, Ink Duelist can't reduce the colored mana requirement of a spell's mana cost.
- 2021-04-16Killian 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}.
Frequently asked questions
Is Killian, Ink Duelist legal in Commander?
Yes — Killian, Ink Duelist is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Killian, Ink Duelist legal in?
Killian, Ink Duelist is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Killian, Ink Duelist been printed?
Killian, Ink Duelist has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2021 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Killian, Ink Duelist?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (#317) at about $0.31.
Who illustrated Killian, Ink Duelist?
This printing of Killian, Ink Duelist was illustrated by Ryan Pancoast.