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"Find me cards equivalent to: Defiler of Instinct"

Equivalent cards to Defiler of Instinct (Red, Creature, similar mechanics):
1. Defiler of Vigor – Green, but very similar effect for green spells; not red, but same cycle.
2. Defiler of Faith – White; part of the same cycle.
3. Defiler of Flesh – Black; part of the same cycle.
4. Defiler of Dreams – Blue; part of the same cycle.
5. Kessig Flamebreather – Red, deals 1 damage when you cast a noncreature spell. (Closest red ability.)
6. Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh – Red, deals 1 when you cast a red spell.

None are exact, but Defiler of Instinct is unique for red with that cost-reduction effect. Other color Defilers share the primary mechanic. For red with similar triggers, try Kessig Flamebreather or Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh.

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Defiler of Dreams

Defiler of Faith

Defiler of Flesh

Defiler of Instinct

Defiler of Vigor

Kessig Flamebreather

Defiler of Dreams #46p Creature — Phyrexian Sphinx

Variations: v1 v2
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Color:
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Cost:
Rarity: Rare
Converted Cost: 5
Power/Toughness: 4/3
Types:
  • Creature
    • SubTypes:
  • Phyrexian
  • Sphinx
    • Languages:
    Layout:
    Normal
    Rank:
    Saltiness:

    Abilities/Keywords

    Flying

    Rules

  • 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!
  • You may only pay the additional cost once per permanent spell.

    • Prices

    Seller Price
    Tcgplayer 0.56 USD / 0.89 USD
    Cardmarket / 0.75 EUR 0.47 EUR
    Manapool / 0.9 USD 0.62 USD
    Cardkingdom / 1.99 USD 2.29 USD

    Legalities

    Alchemy Brawl Commander Duel Future Gladiator Historic Legacy Modern Oathbreaker Oldschool Pauper Paupercommander Penny Pioneer Predh Premodern Standard Standardbrawl Timeless Vintage

    Text

    Flying As an additional cost to cast blue permanent spells, you may pay 2 life. Those spells cost less to cast if you paid life this way. This effect reduces only the amount of blue mana you pay. Whenever you cast a blue permanent spell, draw a card.

    Defiler of Faith #16s Creature — Phyrexian Human

    Variations: v1 v2
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    Info

    Color:
    Identifies:
    Cost:
    Rarity: Rare
    Converted Cost: 5
    Power/Toughness: 5/5
    Types:
  • Creature
    • SubTypes:
  • Phyrexian
  • Human
    • Languages:
    Layout:
    Normal
    Rank:
    Saltiness:
    Tokens:
    Soldier

    Abilities/Keywords

    Vigilance

    Rules

  • 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!
  • You may only pay the additional cost once per permanent spell.

    • Prices

    Seller Price
    Cardkingdom 2.29 USD
    Tcgplayer 1.59 USD
    Cardmarket 0.92 EUR
    Manapool 1.46 USD

    Legalities

    Alchemy Brawl Commander Duel Future Gladiator Historic Legacy Modern Oathbreaker Oldschool Pauper Paupercommander Penny Pioneer Predh Premodern Standard Standardbrawl Timeless Vintage

    Text

    Vigilance As an additional cost to cast white permanent spells, you may pay 2 life. Those spells cost less to cast if you paid life this way. This effect reduces only the amount of white mana you pay. Whenever you cast a white permanent spell, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token.

    Defiler of Flesh #90s Creature — Phyrexian Horror

    Variations: v1 v2
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    Color:
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    Cost:
    Rarity: Rare
    Converted Cost: 4
    Power/Toughness: 4/4
    Types:
  • Creature
    • SubTypes:
  • Phyrexian
  • Horror
    • Languages:
    Layout:
    Normal
    Rank:
    Saltiness:

    Abilities/Keywords

    Menace

    Rules

  • 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!
  • You may only pay the additional cost once per permanent spell.

    • Prices

    Seller Price
    Cardkingdom 1.49 USD
    Tcgplayer 1.6 USD
    Cardmarket 0.68 EUR
    Manapool 1.31 USD

    Legalities

    Alchemy Brawl Commander Duel Future Gladiator Historic Legacy Modern Oathbreaker Oldschool Pauper Paupercommander Penny Pioneer Predh Premodern Standard Standardbrawl Timeless Vintage

    Text

    Menace As an additional cost to cast black permanent spells, you may pay 2 life. Those spells cost less to cast if you paid life this way. This effect reduces only the amount of black mana you pay. Whenever you cast a black permanent spell, target creature you control gets +1/+1 and gains menace until end of turn.

    Defiler of Instinct #119p Creature — Phyrexian Kavu

    Variations: v1 v2
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    Info

    Color:
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    Cost:
    Rarity: Rare
    Converted Cost: 4
    Power/Toughness: 4/4
    Types:
  • Creature
    • SubTypes:
  • Phyrexian
  • Kavu
    • Languages:
    Layout:
    Normal
    Rank:
    Saltiness:

    Abilities/Keywords

    Rules

  • 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!
  • You may only pay the additional cost once per permanent spell.

    • Prices

    Seller Price
    Cardkingdom / 2.99 USD 1.99 USD
    Manapool 0.88 USD / 0.76 USD
    Cardmarket 0.73 EUR / 0.95 EUR
    Tcgplayer 0.8 USD / 1.53 USD

    Legalities

    Alchemy Brawl Commander Duel Future Gladiator Historic Legacy Modern Oathbreaker Oldschool Pauper Paupercommander Penny Pioneer Predh Premodern Standard Standardbrawl Timeless Vintage

    Text

    First strike As an additional cost to cast red permanent spells, you may pay 2 life. Those spells cost 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.

    Defiler of Vigor #160p Creature — Phyrexian Wurm

    Variations: v1 v2
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    Info

    Color:
    Identifies:
    Cost:
    Rarity: Rare
    Converted Cost: 5
    Power/Toughness: 6/6
    Types:
  • Creature
    • SubTypes:
  • Phyrexian
  • Wurm
    • Languages:
    Layout:
    Normal
    Rank:
    Saltiness:

    Abilities/Keywords

    Trample

    Rules

  • 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!
  • You may only pay the additional cost once per permanent spell.

    • Prices

    Seller Price
    Manapool 3.1 USD
    Cardmarket / 2.44 EUR 2.28 EUR
    Cardkingdom 4.99 USD / 6.99 USD
    Tcgplayer 3.29 USD / 2.57 USD

    Legalities

    Alchemy Brawl Commander Duel Future Gladiator Historic Legacy Modern Oathbreaker Oldschool Pauper Paupercommander Penny Pioneer Predh Premodern Standard Standardbrawl Timeless Vintage

    Text

    Trample As an additional cost to cast green permanent spells, you may pay 2 life. Those spells cost less to cast if you paid life this way. This effect reduces only the amount of green mana you pay. Whenever you cast a green permanent spell, put a +1/+1counteron each creature you control.

    Kessig Flamebreather #164 Creature — Human Shaman

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    Color:
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    Cost:
    Rarity: Common
    Converted Cost: 2
    Power/Toughness: 1/3
    Types:
  • Creature
    • SubTypes:
  • Human
  • Shaman
    • Languages:
    Layout:
    Normal
    Rank:
    Saltiness:

    Rules

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    • Prices

    Seller Price
    Cardkingdom 5.49 USD / 6.99 USD
    Cardmarket / 4.53 EUR 4.07 EUR
    Manapool / 4.72 USD 3.1 USD
    Tcgplayer / 9.17 USD 3.05 USD

    Legalities

    Alchemy Brawl Commander Duel Future Gladiator Historic Legacy Modern Oathbreaker Oldschool Pauper Paupercommander Penny Pioneer Predh Premodern Standard Standardbrawl Timeless Vintage

    Text

    Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature deals 1 damage to each opponent.