Dubious Challenge
Dubious Challenge Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Dubious Challenge is $0.09 (KLD #152), and the most expensive is $0.43 (PKLD #152s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.09, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 10.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.13 (2025).
Dubious Challenge Printings & Prices
Dubious Challenge has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Dubious Challenge: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.08 cash for KLD #152 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 84% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | KLD #152 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KLD #152 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| starcitygames | KLD #152 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PKLD #152s | Foil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | KLD #152 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Dubious Challenge Rules Text & Legality
Look at the top ten cards of your library, exile up to two creature cards from among them, then shuffle. Target opponent may choose one of the exiled cards and put it onto the battlefield under their control. Put the rest onto the battlefield under your control.
Dubious Challenge is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Dubious Challenge Rulings
- Sep 20, 2016 In a multiplayer game, you must choose the target opponent before you look at your top ten cards and decide what to exile.
- Sep 20, 2016 The cards that you look at but don't exile never leave your library. They're shuffled along with the rest of your library.
- Sep 20, 2016 The creature cards you exile are face up. Your opponent can see them while deciding whether to take one and which to take.
- Sep 20, 2016 You may choose to exile no creature cards, even if there are one or more among the top ten cards of your library.
- Sep 20, 2016 You may choose to exile only one creature card. If you do, the target opponent chooses who gets the card.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Dubious Challenge has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLD #152 | 2016-09-30 | Rare | Standard |
| KLD #152 | 2016-09-30 | Rare | Standard |
| PKLD #152s | 2016-09-30 | Rare | Prerelease |
KLD #152 
PKLD #152s Dubious Challenge in Commander
Dubious Challenge is the #25,443 most-played card on EDHREC, down 271 places over the last 30 days.
Dubious Challenge FAQ
How much is Dubious Challenge worth?
Dubious Challenge is worth about $0.09 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026. Prices range from $0.09 to $0.43 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Dubious Challenge legal in Commander?
Yes — Dubious Challenge is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Dubious Challenge been reprinted?
Yes — Dubious Challenge has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Dubious Challenge cheap?
Dubious Challenge trades at about $0.09 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#25,443 on EDHREC).