Defiler of Instinct
Magic: The Gathering | Prerelease Cards - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 119 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Prerelease Cards |
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| Type | Creature — Phyrexian Kavu |
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About Defiler of Instinct
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RedPower / Toughness
Card Text
First strike
As an additional cost to cast red permanent spells, you may pay 2 life. Those spells cost less to cast if you paid life this way. This effect reduces only the amount of red mana you pay.
Whenever you cast a red permanent spell, this creature deals 1 damage to any target.
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How much is Defiler of Instinct worth?
Defiler of Instinct does not have a live floor signal right now. Condition, variant, and demand are the biggest value drivers. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Defiler of Instinct has 3 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Defiler of Instinct legal in Commander?
Defiler of Instinct is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Defiler of Instinct legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Defiler of Instinct on the Reserved List?
No. Defiler of Instinct is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Defiler of Instinct in-game text?
In game, Defiler of Instinct is a Creature — Phyrexian Kavu with text that starts: "First strike".
How popular is Defiler of Instinct in Commander decks?
Defiler of Instinct ranks #5,004 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Defiler of Instinct
This card has been printed in 3 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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