Killian, Ink Duelist
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.
How Killian decks play in EDH
Killian, Ink Duelist is a Orzhov commander in white and black costing WB, and its legendary creature - human warlock line shapes the whole deck around it. Life gain is a resource here rather than a safety net, so cards that convert life totals into damage or draw belong in the list. Built-in evasion means damage gets through reliably, so effects that scale that damage are worth more than extra bodies. The cards below are the ones Killian, Ink Duelist decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $43.00Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (1)
Card draw (8)
Removal (1)
Synergy & payoffs (10)
Build the full 100
Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Killian, Ink Duelist decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
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What colours can I use in a Killian, Ink Duelist deck?
Killian, Ink Duelist has a Orzhov colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white and black or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Killian, Ink Duelist?
The cards played most often in Killian, Ink Duelist decks include Danitha, Sword of Hope, Germinate Recruits, Reverent Howl. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Killian, Ink Duelist deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $43.00 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Killian, Ink Duelist deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.