Kylem All-StarHow it works & interactions with other cards

A Golden Transformation

Kylem All-Star has a powerful static ability that affects all enchantments you control. While it is on the battlefield, every enchantment you own gains the Gold artifact subtype and an activated ability to sacrifice itself for one mana of any color. Importantly, because they become Gold artifacts, they contribute to the count of both artifacts and enchantments for effects like All that Glitters.

Stepping Through the Entrance

When Kylem All-Star enters the battlefield, its triggered ability goes on the stack. Upon resolution, you create a token copy of the enchantment All that Glitters and attach it directly to Kylem All-Star. This token immediately benefits from the All-Star's static ability, meaning the token itself is both an artifact and an enchantment. This ensures the creature receives at least a +1/+1 bonus from the token alone, even if you control no other permanents.

Strategic Considerations

A common mistake is forgetting that the mana ability requires sacrificing the enchantment. Since Kylem All-Star turns enchantments into artifacts, cards that care about artifacts entering or leaving the battlefield will trigger. Also, keep in mind that if Kylem All-Star leaves the battlefield, your enchantments immediately lose their Gold artifact status and the ability to be sacrificed for mana.

When to Field the All-Star

Play Kylem All-Star when you have a board full of enchantments to maximize the 'All that Glitters' bonus, or when you need to convert your utility enchantments into mana to cast a game-ending spell. It is particularly effective in decks that use both artifacts and enchantments, as it bridges the gap between the two types.

Interaction examples

Doubling the Glitter

Roaming Throne

If you have Roaming Throne on the battlefield with 'Human' chosen, Kylem All-Star's enter-the-battlefield ability triggers twice. You will create two token copies of All that Glitters. Because each token is both an artifact and an enchantment, and Roaming Throne is an artifact, Kylem All-Star will receive a massive power boost from the overlapping count.

Ramping with Relics

Solemn Simulacrum

After playing Solemn Simulacrum to fetch a land, you cast Kylem All-Star. The token created by Kylem All-Star counts Solemn Simulacrum as an artifact, granting the All-Star +1/+1. If you need mana to cast another spell, you can sacrifice the All that Glitters token itself using the ability granted by Kylem All-Star, since the token is an enchantment and thus a Gold artifact.