Deft Duelist
ALAShards of Alara/#165/2008Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.10
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.10TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 25.0%30d▲ 42.9%90d▲ 66.7%
90d high
$0.10
90d low
$0.05
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.10
Shards of Alara
- Up 42.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.10.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 300% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Rogue
First strike
Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
2 / 1
Keywords
ShroudFirst strike
Card capabilities
CreatureProtection
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Deft Duelist
Deft Duelist is a Creature — Human Rogue, with mana cost {W}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.10 (up 42.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Deft Duelist FAQ
How much is Deft Duelist worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Deft Duelist is $0.10. It is up 42.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.05 to $0.10.
What is the cheapest printing of Deft Duelist?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Shards of Alara at $0.10 on TCGplayer.
What set was Deft Duelist first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ALA #165, released 2008-10-03.
Is there a foil version of Deft Duelist?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.40 versus $0.10 for nonfoil, which is 300% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Deft Duelist legal in Commander?
Yes, Deft Duelist is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Deft Duelist legal in Modern?
Yes, Deft Duelist is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Deft Duelist legal in Standard?
Deft Duelist is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Deft Duelist do?
Deft Duelist is a Creature — Human Rogue with mana cost {W}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "First strike Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)".