Defiler of Instinct (Dominaria United #119)

Defiler of Instinct {2}{R}{R}

Creature — Phyrexian Kavu

First strike

As an additional cost to cast red permanent spells, you may pay 2 life. Those spells cost {R} less to cast if you paid life this way. This effect reduces only the amount of red mana you pay.

Whenever you cast a red permanent spell, Defiler of Instinct deals 1 damage to any target.

4/4

Illustrated by Steven Belledin

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Notes and Rules Information for Defiler of Instinct:
  • You may only pay the additional cost once per permanent spell. (2022-09-09)
  • Some players may make the mental shortcut that the Defilers effectively turn one of the colored mana symbols in the spell’s cost into a Phyrexian colored mana symbol. Despite the similarity in function, this ability does not cause the spells to have Phyrexian mana symbols in their costs. Sorry, Rage Extractor! (2022-09-09)