Defiler of Faith

Defiler of Faith

Creature — Phyrexian Human

Mana cost: {3}{W}{W}

How we read this card

Vigilance
As an additional cost to cast white permanent spells, you may pay 2 life. Those spells cost {W} less to cast if you paid life this way. This effect reduces only the amount of white mana you pay.

static — costs {W} less

Whenever you cast a white permanent spell, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token.

triggered — makes a token

Causes: create a Soldier creature token, put a Soldier creature token onto the battlefield.

Cares about: an artifact is cast, a battle is cast, a creature is cast, an enchantment is cast, a planeswalker is cast, a creature it makes cheaper to cast, an artifact it makes cheaper to cast, an enchantment it makes cheaper to cast, a planeswalker it makes cheaper to cast, a battle it makes cheaper to cast.

Works well with

cast a battle — 100 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Serra Paragon — When Serra Paragon is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  2. Aerial Extortionist — When Aerial Extortionist is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  3. Invasion of Belenon // Belenon War Anthem — When Invasion of Belenon // Belenon War Anthem is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  4. Invasion of Gobakhan // Lightshield Array — When Invasion of Gobakhan // Lightshield Array is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  5. Invasion of Dominaria // Serra Faithkeeper — When Invasion of Dominaria // Serra Faithkeeper is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token

95 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

cast a planeswalker — 361 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Basri Ket — When Basri Ket is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  2. Basri, Devoted Paladin — When Basri, Devoted Paladin is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  3. Elspeth, Storm Slayer — When Elspeth, Storm Slayer is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  4. Archangel Elspeth — When Archangel Elspeth is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  5. Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants — When Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  6. Ajani, Strength of the Pride — When Ajani, Strength of the Pride is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  7. Ajani Resolute — When Ajani Resolute is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  8. The Eternal Wanderer — When The Eternal Wanderer is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  9. Elspeth, Sun's Champion — When Elspeth, Sun's Champion is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  10. Gideon Jura — When Gideon Jura is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token

351 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a Phyrexian attacks — 495 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

  1. Vulpine Harvester — When Defiler of Faith attacks, Vulpine Harvester brings a card back

a nontoken Phyrexian enters the battlefield — 496 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

  1. Darksteel Splicer — When Defiler of Faith enters, Darksteel Splicer makes a token

a Phyrexian enters the battlefield — 524 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

  1. Essence of Orthodoxy — When Defiler of Faith enters, Essence of Orthodoxy puts a counter on a permanent

a Soldier creature enters the battlefield — 1,279 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

  1. Veteran's Armaments — When a Soldier enters thanks to Defiler of Faith, Veteran's Armaments triggers

a creature token enters the battlefield — 2,799 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

When a Soldier enters thanks to Defiler of Faith:

  1. Securitron Squadron — puts a counter on a permanent
  2. Anointer Priest — gains you 1 life
  3. Nesting Dovehawk — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

a creature token is created — 2,799 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

  1. Staff of the Storyteller — When Defiler of Faith makes a Soldier token, Staff of the Storyteller puts a story counter on itself

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

cast an enchantment — 3,673 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Search for Dagger — When Search for Dagger is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  2. Daxos, Blessed by the Sun — When Daxos, Blessed by the Sun is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  3. Enduring Innocence — When Enduring Innocence is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  4. Nurturing Presence — When Nurturing Presence is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  5. Airbender Ascension — When Airbender Ascension is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  6. Noble Heritage — When Noble Heritage is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  7. Tocasia's Welcome — When Tocasia's Welcome is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  8. Ajani's Welcome — When Ajani's Welcome is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  9. Angelic Chorus — When Angelic Chorus is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  10. Answered Prayers — When Answered Prayers is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token

3,663 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

cast an artifact — 3,683 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Mace of the Valiant — When Mace of the Valiant is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  2. Antagonist Incorporator — When Antagonist Incorporator is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  3. Salvation Colossus — When Salvation Colossus is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  4. Infested Fleshcutter — When Infested Fleshcutter is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  5. Automated Assembly Line — When Automated Assembly Line is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  6. Stormbeacon Blade — When Stormbeacon Blade is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  7. Greatsword of Tyr — When Greatsword of Tyr is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  8. Thunder Lasso — When Thunder Lasso is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  9. Conjurer's Mantle — When Conjurer's Mantle is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token
  10. Delver's Torch — When Delver's Torch is cast, Defiler of Faith makes a token

3,673 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token enters the battlefield — 3,710 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

When a Soldier enters thanks to Defiler of Faith:

  1. Baron Bertram Graywater — makes a token
  2. Marneus Calgar — draws you 1 card
  3. Belladonna Took — gains you 1 life
  4. Kambal, Profiteering Mayor — makes each opponent lose 1 life
  5. Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed — makes a token
  6. Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards — draws you 1 card
  7. Cloakwood Swarmkeeper — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Woodland Champion — puts that many +1/+1 counters on itself
  9. Leonardo, the Balance — puts a counter on a creature
  10. Spiritcall Enthusiast // Scrollboost — becomes prepared

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token is created — 3,711 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

When Defiler of Faith makes a Soldier token:

  1. Akim, the Soaring Wind — makes a token
  2. Idol of Oblivion — draws you 1 card
  3. Rosie Cotton of South Lane — puts a counter on a permanent
  4. Mirkwood Bats — makes each opponent lose 1 life

17 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a Human it boosts — 4,598 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Sanctuary Lockdown — Sanctuary Lockdown gives Defiler of Faith bigger stats

4,597 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a Human enters the battlefield — 4,639 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

When Defiler of Faith enters:

  1. General Kudro of Drannith — hits a graveyard
  2. Heronblade Elite — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  3. Kyler, Sigardian Emissary — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  4. Thalia's Lieutenant — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Champion of the Parish — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  6. Captain of the Mists — untaps itself
  7. Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold — gives +1/+0
  8. Beregond of the Guard — gives +1/+1
  9. Théoden, King of Rohan — grants double strike
  10. Lossarnach Captain — taps a creature an opponent controls

2 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

When Defiler of Faith attacks:

  1. Far Fortune, End Boss — deals 1 damage
  2. Temmet, Naktamun's Will — draws you 1 card
  3. Grim Javelineer — gives +1/+0
  4. Invisible Woman — triggers
  5. Caesar, Legion's Emperor — sacrifices a creature
  6. Guide of Souls — triggers
  7. Campsite Cuisine — sacrifices a Food
  8. Gossip's Talent — triggers
  9. Banon, the Returners' Leader — draws and discards
  10. Toph, Earthbending Master — puts a counter on a permanent

496 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

When Defiler of Faith attacks:

  1. Adaptive Omnitool — searches a library
  2. Anthem of Rakdos — gives +2/+0
  3. Kindred Discovery — draws you 1 card
  4. Invasion of New Capenna // Holy Frazzle-Cannon — puts counters on a permanent
  5. Chorale of the Void — brings a card back
  6. Saw — sacrifices a creature
  7. Gisa's Favorite Shovel — makes an opponent sacrifice a creature
  8. Ultima Weapon — kills a creature an opponent controls
  9. Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph — triggers

872 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature blocks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

When Defiler of Faith blocks:

  1. Tide of War — sacrifices a creature
  2. Dead-Iron Sledge — kills a creature

140 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it boosts — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Vanquisher's Banner — Vanquisher's Banner gives Defiler of Faith bigger stats
  2. Amazing Alliance — Amazing Alliance gives Defiler of Faith bigger stats
  3. Path of Bravery — Path of Bravery gives Defiler of Faith bigger stats
  4. Paladin Class — Paladin Class gives Defiler of Faith bigger stats
  5. Divine Sacrament — Divine Sacrament gives Defiler of Faith bigger stats
  6. Boon of the Spirit Realm — Boon of the Spirit Realm gives Defiler of Faith bigger stats
  7. Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite — Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite gives Defiler of Faith bigger stats
  8. Spear of Heliod — Spear of Heliod gives Defiler of Faith bigger stats
  9. Vibrating Sphere — Vibrating Sphere gives Defiler of Faith bigger stats
  10. An Unexpected Party // At the Door — An Unexpected Party // At the Door gives Defiler of Faith bigger stats

19,382 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it grants abilities to — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Resplendent Mentor — Resplendent Mentor gives Defiler of Faith an extra ability
  2. Skyhunter Strike Force — Skyhunter Strike Force gives Defiler of Faith melee
  3. Sublime Archangel — Sublime Archangel gives Defiler of Faith exalted
  4. Valor — Valor gives Defiler of Faith first strike
  5. Echo Circlet — Echo Circlet gives Defiler of Faith an extra ability
  6. Vanguard's Shield — Vanguard's Shield gives Defiler of Faith an extra ability
  7. Akroma's Memorial — Akroma's Memorial gives Defiler of Faith first strike, flying, haste, protection and trample

19,385 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it applies speed increase to — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Thousand-Year Elixir — Thousand-Year Elixir gives Defiler of Faith haste

19,391 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it applies extra combat to — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Swinging Ship — Swinging Ship gives Defiler of Faith its extra combat

19,391 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it grants types to — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Amorphous Axe — Amorphous Axe gives Defiler of Faith an extra creature type
  2. Runed Stalactite — Runed Stalactite gives Defiler of Faith an extra creature type

19,390 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it makes cheaper to cast — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Herald's Horn — Herald's Horn reduces what Defiler of Faith costs
  2. Planar Gate — Planar Gate reduces what Defiler of Faith costs
  3. Urza's Incubator — Urza's Incubator reduces what Defiler of Faith costs

19,389 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature enters the battlefield — 19,800 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

  1. Slash, Reptile Rampager — When a Soldier enters thanks to Defiler of Faith, Slash, Reptile Rampager deals 2 damage
  2. Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior — When Defiler of Faith enters, Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior puts a counter on itself
  3. The Neutrinos — When a Soldier enters thanks to Defiler of Faith, The Neutrinos gets +1/+0
  4. Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry — When a Soldier enters thanks to Defiler of Faith, Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry grants flying, haste and menace
  5. Aetherstorm Roc — When a Soldier enters thanks to Defiler of Faith, Aetherstorm Roc puts a counter on a permanent you control
  6. Raphael, Most Attitude — When a Soldier enters thanks to Defiler of Faith, Raphael, Most Attitude exiles a card from your library

3,031 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything enters the battlefield — 26,499 cards in the game can cause this (Defiler of Faith is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When a Soldier enters thanks to Defiler of Faith, Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

688 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.