Imperious Inkmage
| Name | Imperious Inkmage |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — orc warlock |
| Description | Vigilance When this creature enters, surveil 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.) |
| Flavor | "It's not ego if you're flawless, darling." |
| Artist | Nathaniel Himawan |
| Set | Secrets of Strixhaven #195 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Imperious Inkmage
Imperious Inkmage, Creature — orc warlock, designed by Nathaniel Himawan first released in Apr, 2026 in the set Secrets of Strixhaven.
Imperious Inkmage (1WB, vigilance, ETB surveil 2) fits best in Orzhov (white-black) midrange or control decks that value small creatures generating incremental advantage—especially builds that care about the graveyard, such as reanimator, sacrifice, or “graveyard matters” strategies, since surveil 2 helps smooth draws and stock the yard while leaving behind a vigilant body that can pressure planeswalkers and block efficiently; it could also slot into slower Esper shells that want cheap value creatures. However, unless its stats are above rate (e.g., 3/3 or better), it competes with stronger three-mana options like Raffine, Scheming Seer (which provides repeatable connive and a much higher ceiling), Tenacious Underdog (recurring card advantage and pressure), or Wedding Announcement in grindy decks, all of which typically generate more impact over time; even cards like Spirited Companion or Spirited versions of similar ETB value creatures may be more efficient depending on the format. Ov
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What type of card is Imperious Inkmage?
Imperious Inkmage is a Creature — orc warlock card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Imperious Inkmage do?
Vigilance When this creature enters, surveil 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)
What set is Imperious Inkmage from?
Imperious Inkmage was first released in the set Secrets of Strixhaven, illustrated by Nathaniel Himawan.
Is Imperious Inkmage legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Imperious Inkmage can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Imperious Inkmage?
Cards similar to Imperious Inkmage include A.I.M. Synthoids. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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