Shadrix Silverquill — Elder Draconic Authority
Shadrix Silverquill brings a compact but versatile presence to any commander table. This Legendary Creature Elder Dragon reads as a precision tool for political pilots; flying and double strike make combat decisions meaningful and immediate, while the beginning of combat ability forces you to shape opponents and allies through selectable modes. Play this Near Mint English copy when you want a commander that alters the board state without requiring a full storm or board wipe to matter.
In practice Shadrix rewards timing and targeted play. The two modes at the start of combat let you seed boards with flying Inkling tokens, tax cards by combining draw with life loss, or bolster boards by placing +1/+1 counters across creatures. Each mode must target a different player which encourages diplomatic sequencing and careful planning. For competitive casual and multiplayer Commander games this mythic legend converts tight plays into consistent advantage. Add Shadrix Silverquill to your deck and start leveraging flying aggression and political leverage immediately.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{W}{B}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Elder Dragon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying, double strike. At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may choose two. Each mode must target a different player.
- Target player creates a 2/1 white and black Inkling creature token with flying.
- Target player draws a card and loses 1 life.
- Target player puts a +1/+1 counter on each creature they control.
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Power / Toughness – 2/5
