Duelist of the Mind — Calculated Aerial Support
The Duelist of the Mind arrives as a compact engine for blue decks that value card advantage and board presence. At a single blue and one colorless mana it brings flying and vigilance so it can both pressure opposing planes and remain available to block. Its dynamic power scales with how many cards you have drawn that turn which encourages deliberate draw sequencing and interaction with repeatable draw effects.
In matches that lean on crimes and incremental advantage this creature adds a tidy ritual. When you commit a crime the Duelist lets you cycle a card by drawing then discarding which smooths your hand and sets up graveyard synergies. The extended art foil shown here highlights a ceremonial advisor in mid maneuver, fitting the Outlaws of Thunder Junction theme where cunning plays matter more than brute force.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{U}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Advisor
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying, vigilance
Duelist of the Mind's power is equal to the number of cards you've drawn this turn.
Whenever you commit a crime, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card. This ability triggers only once each turn. -
Power / Toughness – */3
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Rarity – Rare
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Set – Outlaws of Thunder Junction
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play
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Style – Foil, Extended Art
