Silverquill Charm

Secrets of Strixhaven #225

Type: Instant

Mana cost: {W}{B}

Card text: Choose one — • Put two +1/+1 counters on target creature. • Exile target creature with power 2 or less. • Each opponent loses 3 life and you gain 3 life.

Rarity: uncommon

Artist: Ksenia Kim

Released: April 24, 2026

Prices

$0.23 USD · $0.30 USD (Foil) · €0.19 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 Silverquill Charm in Secrets of Strixhaven limited

common

Eager Glyphmage

Creature — Cat Cleric

The Charm can put two counters on the Inkling token for a 3/3 flyer, or gain 3 life, or exile small threats in this aggressive deck.

Sneering Shadewriter

Creature — Vampire Warlock

The Charm's lifegain mode synergizes with Shadewriter's drain effect, and the +1/+1 counters make this flyer a serious threat.

Shattered Acolyte

Creature — Dwarf Warlock

The Charm's lifegain mode pairs with Acolyte's lifelink, and the counters make it a better attacker before you sacrifice it for removal.

rare

Informed Inkwright

Creature — Human Wizard

The Charm creates Inkling tokens through Repartee triggers, and can put counters on them or gain life to stabilize while building a token army.

mythic

Silverquill, the Disputant

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

Casualty 1 from Silverquill copies the Charm, letting you use multiple modes or double up on counters/lifegain for massive value.

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