Dark Confidant

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Creature
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering
gptkbp:abilities At the beginning of your upkeep, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand.
You lose life equal to that card's converted mana cost.
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Omar_Rayyan
gptkbp:artwork Features a dark and mysterious character.
gptkbp:card_advantage Provides card advantage at a cost.
gptkbp:card_number Creature — Human Wizard
At the beginning of your upkeep, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to that card's converted mana cost.
100 out of 165.
100/165
Designed by Richard Garfield.
gptkbp:color gptkb:Black
gptkbp:community Widely regarded as a powerful card.
gptkbp:death Can lead to quick defeats if not managed.
gptkbp:expansion gptkb:Mirrodin
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:Mirrodin
gptkbp:flavor gptkb:Black
Dark Confidant is known for its ability to draw cards at a cost.
" I will show you the truth, but it will cost you."
gptkbp:has_ability Card Draw
gptkbp:has_mechanic Life loss for card advantage.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dark Confidant
gptkbp:impact Significantly impacted black deck strategies.
gptkbp:influence Influenced the design of future cards.
gptkbp:is_part_of Black color identity
gptkbp:is_played_by In various formats.
Various black control decks.
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:Mirrodin
Mirrodin set symbol
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic in Magic: The Gathering.
gptkbp:legal_status gptkb:standard
gptkb:Legacy
gptkb:Vintage
Modern
gptkbp:loyalty gptkb:0
gptkbp:notable_aspect Combines well with cards that have low mana costs.
gptkbp:notable_collection gptkb:100
gptkbp:notable_for Being a staple in many black decks.
gptkbp:powers 2
gptkbp:rarity gptkb:Rare
gptkbp:rating Highly rated by players.
gptkbp:released gptkb:2003
gptkbp:reprints No
gptkbp:strategic_importance Card advantage engine.
Key card in many competitive decks.
gptkbp:style_of_play Aggressive and control.
gptkbp:synergizes_with Works well with cards that have low mana costs.
gptkbp:text At the beginning of your upkeep, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to that card's converted mana cost.
gptkbp:toughness gptkb:1
2/1
gptkbp:tournament Legal in multiple formats.
gptkbp:type gptkb:Creature
gptkbp:type_of gptkb:Human
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4