Duelist of the Mind — Quick Thinker Above the Fray
Duelist of the Mind is a compact blue creature that changes how you value card draw and timing. At {1}{U} it enters as a flying advisor with vigilance and a power that tracks the number of cards you have drawn this turn. It rewards draw spells and repeatable effects by converting advantage into a swinging attacker whose strength reflects your card advantage in the current turn.
Its crime trigger provides a utility loop for decks that use discard or exchange effects. When you commit a crime you may draw then discard which lets you sculpt your hand and fuel graveyard synergies while preserving tempo. Use it in a tempo shell that can protect the creature in the air and capitalize on predictable draw sequences.
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.
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Power / Toughness – */3
