Mind Duelist: Precision Above All
Duelist of the Mind is a compact engine for blue decks that rewards card advantage and tight timing. Cast for {1}{U}, this Human Advisor enters with flying and vigilance which lets it both survive combat and remain ready to block. Its power is not fixed. Instead it scales to the number of cards you have drawn this turn, turning a sequence of draw spells or effects into a sudden clock on the opponent.
The Outlaws of Thunder Junction flavor fits neatly here. The Duelist thrives in hands that chain card draw and in plays that involve committing crimes to gain tempo. Its triggered crime ability lets you smooth draws at the cost of a discard and can only trigger once per turn so it plays well with deliberate sequencing. For collectors this near mint foil print is a clean pickup for a competitive or commander list and stands out on the battlefield under the light.
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
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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 – Near Mint
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Style – Foil
