Melancholic Poet
Secrets of Strixhaven 90 • common
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven
- Collector number
- 90
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Elizabeth Peiró
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Repartee — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets a creature, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
"We celebrate our sadness because it reminds us of the true value of being alive."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Melancholic Poet on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Melancholic Poet is a card from the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Secrets of Strixhaven, a supplemental product tied to the broader Strixhaven: School of Mages release. Set within the multiversal university of Strixhaven, the card features the Prismari college, which emphasizes the intersection of magic, elemental forces, and creative expression. The design reflects the institution's focus on dramatic performance and the emotional depth required of its student body.
The card was illustrated by Wisnu Tan, who captured the introspective nature of the character in a style consistent with the academic yet fantastical aesthetic of the setting. The artwork was well-received for its evocative depiction of a Prismari student caught in a moment of creative stagnation, serving as a narrative bridge between the mechanics of the game and the lore of the high-fantasy university.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Melancholic Poet
Melancholic Poet is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Secrets of Strixhaven 90 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Melancholic Poet on collecto.rs?
Melancholic Poet doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Melancholic Poet?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Melancholic Poet catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Melancholic Poet is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
