Inkshape Demonstrator

Secrets of Strixhaven #21

Type: Creature — Elephant Cleric

Mana cost: {3}{W}

Card text: Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.) Repartee — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets a creature, this creature gets +1/+0 and gains lifelink until end of turn.

P/T: 3/4

Rarity: uncommon

Artist: Julia Metzger

Released: April 24, 2026

Prices

$0.08 USD · $0.17 USD (Foil) · €0.06 EUR

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Format Legality

Format	Legality
Standard	✓ Legal
Pioneer	✓ Legal
Modern	✓ Legal
Legacy	✓ Legal
Commander	✓ Legal
Vintage	✓ Legal
Pauper	✗ Not Legal
Oathbreaker	✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Inkshape Demonstrator in Secrets of Strixhaven limited

common

Interjection

Instant

Interjection is a cheap instant that targets a creature, triggering Inkshape Demonstrator's Repartee ability to give it +1/+0 and lifelink, while also buffing the target creature for combat.

Rapier Wit

Instant

Rapier Wit targets a creature to tap it while triggering Repartee, and the cantrip effect helps maintain card advantage while building up Inkshape Demonstrator.

Dig Site Inventory

Sorcery

Dig Site Inventory targets a creature to trigger Repartee and has flashback, allowing you to trigger the ability multiple times throughout the game.

uncommon

Quill-Blade Laureate // Twofold Intent

Creature — Human Cleric // Sorcery

Twofold Intent targets a creature to trigger Repartee while granting double strike, and the prepare mechanic lets you cast it multiple times for repeated triggers.

rare

Stirring Hopesinger

Creature — Bird Bard

Stirring Hopesinger has the same Repartee trigger but puts +1/+1 counters on ALL creatures you control, creating a powerful synergy when you cast targeting spells.

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