Deft Duelist
Shards of Alara 165 • common
- Set
- Shards of Alara
- Collector number
- 165
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- David Palumbo
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
First strike
Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Deft Duelist was released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the Bant shard, a plane defined by its rigid caste system and focus on defensive, honorable combat, the card was designed to highlight the game's new 'exalted' mechanic. This keyword mechanic rewarded players for attacking with a single creature, reflecting the flavor of a lone champion supported by their allies.
The artwork for Deft Duelist was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot. Known for his evocative digital style, Briclot aimed to capture the essence of a nimble, magical guardian. The card features a knight-errant aesthetic common to the Bant aesthetic, blending traditional plate armor with mystical elements. Upon release, it became a staple in limited formats due to its shroud ability and first strike, proving to be an efficient and resilient threat in competitive play.
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