Demilich: The Spell-Replicating Skeleton Wizard
Demilich offers a unique twist on spellcasting that rewards those who fill their decks with instants and sorceries. With a hefty cost that drops for every instant or sorcery cast this turn, Demilich becomes cheaper the more you chain your spells. This synergy encourages a playstyle centered around spell-heavy turns, where you can capitalize on Demilich’s ability to exile and copy instant or sorcery cards from your graveyard whenever it attacks. It’s an excellent way to stretch your resources and get extra mileage out of spells like Counterspell or Lightning Bolt, turning your graveyard into a second hand.
Beyond its battlefield presence, Demilich’s true power lies in recursion. By exiling four instant and/or sorcery cards from your graveyard, you can cast it again from the graveyard, keeping the pressure on your opponent and ensuring your spell synergy stays intact. This mechanic rewards decks built around spellcasting engines, pairing well with cards that generate or recover instants and sorceries. For players who love a strategic game plan focused on spells and graveyard utility, Demilich is a formidable and rewarding inclusion.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {U}{U}{U}{U}{U}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Skeleton Wizard
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Card Text: This spell costs {U} less to cast for each instant and sorcery spell you’ve cast this turn. Whenever Demilich attacks, exile up to one target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard. Copy it. You may cast the copy. You may cast Demilich from your graveyard by exiling four instant and/or sorcery cards from your graveyard in addition to paying its other costs.
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Power / Toughness: 4/3
