Inkling Mascot

Secrets of Strixhaven #196

Inkling Mascot - Secrets of Strixhaven

Type: Creature — Inkling Cat

Mana cost: {W}{B}

Card text: Repartee — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets a creature, this creature gains flying until end of turn. Surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)

P/T: 2/2

Rarity: common

Artist: Inkognit

"At the ready when words fail."

Released: April 24, 2026

Prices

$0.08 USD · $0.19 USD (Foil) · €0.05 EUR

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Format Legality

FormatLegality
Standard✓ Legal
Pioneer✓ Legal
Modern✓ Legal
Legacy✓ Legal
Commander✓ Legal
Vintage✓ Legal
Pauper✓ Legal
Oathbreaker✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Inkling Mascot in Secrets of Strixhaven limited

common

Interjection
Interjection
Instant

Interjection targets a creature to give it +2/+2 and first strike, triggering Inkling Mascot's repartee to gain flying and surveil.

 Rapier Wit
Rapier Wit
Instant

Rapier Wit taps creatures and draws a card, and when targeting your own creature it triggers Inkling Mascot's repartee for flying and surveil.

 Dissection Practice
Dissection Practice
Instant

Dissection Practice can target your own creature to give it +1/+1, triggering Inkling Mascot's repartee for flying and surveil while draining life.

uncommon

Graduation Day
Graduation Day
Enchantment

Graduation Day puts counters on creatures whenever you cast instants/sorceries targeting creatures, and Inkling Mascot benefits from those same spells with flying and surveil.

rare

Stirring Hopesinger
Stirring Hopesinger
Creature — Bird Bard

Stirring Hopesinger puts counters on all creatures when you cast instants/sorceries targeting creatures, amplifying the value of spells that trigger Inkling Mascot's repartee.

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