Deft Duelist
Deft Duelist is a Common Creature — Human Rogue from Shards of Alara (165) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}{U}. Color identity: U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Deft Duelist suits collectors and players working on Shards of Alara who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Deft Duelist from Shards of Alara?
Deft Duelist is a Creature — Human Rogue in Shards of Alara numbered 165. Mana cost {W}{U}. Color identity: U, W. Deft Duelist (165) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shards of Alara.
What is Deft Duelist worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Deft Duelist. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.04. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 165 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shards of Alara |
|---|---|
| Number | 165 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.40 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.11 |
| cardmarket | $0.11 |
| foil | $0.40 |
| Normal | $0.04 |
Card stats
| Colors | U, W |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Deft Duelist?
Deft Duelist is a Common printing in Shards of Alara. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 165 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Deft Duelist?
Deft Duelist lists as Creature — Human Rogue with keywords Shroud, First strike. Artist: David Palumbo. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 165 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Deft Duelist (165) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Deft Duelist is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Rogue in Shards of Alara, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.04).
- Mana cost {W}{U} and type line Creature — Human Rogue help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Deft Duelist from Shards of Alara?
Deft Duelist is a Common Creature — Human Rogue from Shards of Alara numbered 165 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Deft Duelist worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Deft Duelist. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Deft Duelist?
Deft Duelist is catalogued as Common in Shards of Alara. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Deft Duelist legal in Commander or Standard?
Deft Duelist shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Deft Duelist near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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