Defiler of Instinct, a 2023 Magic Online Promos card featuring the Phyrexian Kavu creature with distinctive red mana cost reduction effects.
Defiler of Instinct
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Online Promos
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Defiler of Instinct is a Rare creature card from the 2023 Magic Online Promos set, designated by the set code PRM and card number 103446. As a Phyrexian Kavu, this card brings a unique mechanical identity to the red mana pool, offering players strategic depth through its first strike capability and life-payment mechanics. The card’s rules text allows casters to reduce the red mana cost of other permanent spells by paying life, a feature that appeals to collectors interested in complex mana acceleration strategies. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this promo release represents a specific moment in the game’s digital history, distinct from standard print runs. Collectors often seek out Magic Online Promos items for their exclusivity and the specialized gameplay they enable. The card’s design emphasizes its role as a powerful red permanent, making it a notable entry for those building themed collections or analyzing the evolution of Phyrexian-themed mechanics in the TCG. Whether for investment in niche promo sets or completing a specific digital era collection, Defiler of Instinct stands as a key identifier for fans of the brand's promotional artifacts.
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Defiler of Instinct
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Steven Belledin
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}{R}
Creature — Phyrexian Kavu
4 / 4
R
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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, this creature deals 1 damage to any target.