Killian, Ink Duelist and Silverquill Command
Asked by raphael75 2 years ago
Killian, Ink Duelist's last ability says "Spells you cast that target a creature cost 2 less to cast.". If I cast Silverquill Command and choose the 1st option, "Target creature gets +3/+3 and gains flying until end of turn.", would the Silverquill Command's cost be reduced by 2?
Would it be reduced by 2 regardless of if I choose any of the options that target a creature or not? So if I chose the last 2 options that target a player and opponent, does Killian's ability apply, or does it only see that Silverquill Command could target a creature?
Named_Tawyny says... #2
To add to what Gidgetimer said, for clarity (as only options 1, 3, and 4 have been explicitly mentioned), option 2 does NOT target a creature.
While it targets a creature CARD, creatures only exist on the battlefield. Targeting a creature card anywhere else (graveyard, hand, exile, etc...) would not fulfill Killian's requirement for a cost-reduction.
It's a distinction that often trips people up.
November 8, 2021 6:11 p.m.
Gidgetimer says... #4
I can't find a card named "Spitfire Squad". Assuming you mean Spiteful Squad, no. It does not target as a spell, so Killian, Ink Duelist will not reduce its cost.
Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #1
Modes are chosen and targets declared before cost modifications are applied. So Killian, Ink Duelist will only apply if the spell is targeting a creature. This means that Silverquill Command will only be discounted if the first mode was one of the chosen modes since no other mode targets a creature.
November 8, 2021 4:40 p.m.