The Duras SistersHow it works & interactions with other cards

Succession of Power

The Duras Sisters features a triggered ability that looks for one specific event: the Sisters moving from the battlefield to the graveyard. Because the mana cost uses hybrid black/red mana, it is highly flexible, fitting into various aggressive or sacrifice-themed decks. The token created is a 2/1 red Klingon Warrior that possesses haste, meaning it can attack the very same turn it is created if the Sisters die during your main phase or combat.

Step-by-Step Resolution

When The Duras Sisters leave the battlefield and are put into the graveyard, the 'dies' trigger is placed on the stack. Players have a chance to respond with spells or abilities. Once the trigger resolves, you create a 2/1 red Klingon Warrior creature token. Since the token has haste, it ignores 'summoning sickness.' If the Sisters died during your turn, this token is immediately ready to strike or be used for abilities that require tapping.

Strategic Timing

To maximize the value of The Duras Sisters, use them as a deterrent against board wipes or as high-value fodder for sacrifice effects. Since they replace themselves with a creature that has haste, they are excellent at maintaining pressure after a combat trade. Remember that the token does not have the Legendary supertype, so you don't need to worry about the 'Legend Rule' if you manage to create multiple tokens through other means.

Common Pitfalls

The most important thing to remember is that the ability only triggers if The Duras Sisters actually 'die,' which means hitting the graveyard. If the card is exiled directly from the battlefield (by a spell like Swords to Plowshares), the ability will not trigger, and you will not get your Klingon Warrior token. Additionally, the token created is red, regardless of which mana colors were used to cast the original creature.

Interaction examples

Draining the Enemy

The Duras SistersBlood Artist

With Blood Artist on the battlefield, the death of The Duras Sisters triggers two separate abilities. You will gain 1 life and an opponent loses 1 life from the Artist, and you will create your 2/1 Klingon Warrior token from the Sisters. This allows you to chip away at your opponent's life total while simultaneously replacing your board presence.

Treasured Combat

The Duras SistersProfessional Face-Breaker

If The Duras Sisters die during your first main phase, they create a 2/1 Klingon Warrior token with haste. You can then move to combat and attack with that token immediately. If the token deals combat damage to a player, Professional Face-Breaker will trigger, granting you a Treasure token for your aggressive play.

The Klingon Legacy

The Duras SistersKlingon Warrior

When The Duras Sisters are destroyed by a removal spell, their ability goes on the stack. Upon resolution, you place a Klingon Warrior token onto the battlefield. Even though the token just entered, its haste ability allows it to attack immediately if it is your turn, ensuring the Sisters' influence is felt without delay.