Battle of Wits
Battle of Wits Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Battle of Wits is $0.19 (9ED #65), and the most expensive is $33.22 (SLD #1446, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.81, up 761.9% over 7 days, up 722.7% over 30 days, up 722.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $16.93 (2026).
Battle of Wits Printings & Prices
Battle of Wits has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Battle of Wits: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $30.00 cash for ODY #69 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ODY #69 | Foil | $30.00 | $49.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1446 | Foil | $15.50 | $24.99 | 38% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1446 | Nonfoil | $15.00 | $23.99 | 37% |
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #69 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ODY #69 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M13 #44 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1446 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #69 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1446 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #44 | Foil | $1.60 | $3.99 | 60% |
Battle of Wits Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have 200 or more cards in your library, you win the game.
Battle of Wits is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Battle of Wits Rulings
- Jul 1, 2012 Battle of Wits has an “intervening ‘if’ clause.” This means that if you don’t have 200 or more cards in your library at the beginning of your upkeep, the ability won’t trigger. If the ability does trigger, but you have fewer than 200 cards in your library when the ability resolves, the ability will do nothing.
- Jul 1, 2012 In tournaments, you must be able to shuffle your entire deck within a reasonable amount of time.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Battle of Wits has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #M13-44 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1446 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1446 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| M13 #44 | 2012-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| M13 #44 | 2012-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #65★ | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #65 | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| ODY #69 | 2001-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| ODY #69 | 2001-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #M13-44 
SLD #1446 
M13 #44 
9ED #65★ 
ODY #69 Battle of Wits in Commander
Battle of Wits is the #24,486 most-played card on EDHREC, down 226 places over the last 30 days.
Battle of Wits FAQ
How much is Battle of Wits worth?
Battle of Wits is worth about $1.81 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.19 to $33.22 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Battle of Wits legal in Commander?
Yes — Battle of Wits is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Battle of Wits been reprinted?
Yes — Battle of Wits has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Battle of Wits cheap?
Battle of Wits trades at about $1.81 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,486 on EDHREC).