Displacer Kitten — Magic: The Gathering card

Displacer Kitten

{3}{U}
Creature — Cat Beast

Avoidance — Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, exile up to one target nonland permanent you control, then return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control.

*"Isn't she the cutest thing you've almost seen?"

—Doen, purveyor of exotic pets*

Power/Toughness: 2/2

Set Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
Rarity Rare
Mana Value 4
Artist Campbell White
Collector # 63
Scryfall

Why Play Displacer Kitten

Flickering your own permanents provides incredible value by reusing enters-the-battlefield triggers and protecting key pieces from removal. The repeatable nature of the ability makes it particularly powerful in spell-heavy decks that can trigger it multiple times per turn. Cast any instant or sorcery to immediately save your most important permanent from a board wipe or targeted removal, while potentially gaining additional value from ETB effects.

Format Notes

Commander represents the primary home for Displacer Kitten, where longer games and higher spell density create numerous opportunities to abuse the flicker effect. The card sees occasional play in Legacy combo decks that can chain cheap spells together for repeated activations. Historic and Vintage applications remain niche, though the protection and value engine capabilities keep it relevant in certain builds focused on artifacts or enchantments with powerful ETB effects.

Combos & Synergies

Archaeomancer effects become engines when paired with cheap instants, allowing you to repeatedly flicker the creature to rebuy spells and continue the loop. Lotus Petal and similar zero-cost artifacts provide both the spell trigger and mana acceleration when flickered. Mulldrifter and other creatures with strong ETB abilities transform into repeatable value engines, while planeswalkers reset their loyalty when flickered, effectively giving them protection and additional activations.

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Creature Exile Commander Legacy Vintage