Rivals' Duel
Rivals' Duel Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Rivals' Duel is $0.06 (MOR #99), and the most expensive is $0.67 (MOR #99, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.06, down 40.0% over 7 days, up 20.0% over 30 days, up 50.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.11 (2024).
Rivals' Duel Printings & Prices
Rivals' Duel has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Rivals' Duel: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.08 cash for MOR #99 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 84% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MOR #99 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | PC2 #51 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #PCA-51 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PCA #51 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | MOR #99 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Rivals' Duel Rules Text & Legality
Choose two target creatures that share no creature types. Those creatures fight each other. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
Rivals' Duel is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Rivals' Duel Rulings
- Apr 1, 2008 If either one of the creatures leaves the battlefield before Rivals’ Duel resolves, no damage is dealt to or by the remaining creature. If both creatures leave the battlefield before Rivals’ Duel resolves, the spell doesn’t resolve for having no legal targets.
- Apr 1, 2008 If, by the time Rivals’ Duel resolves, an effect has caused the two target creatures to share a creature type, Rivals’ Duel doesn’t resolve for having no legal targets.
- Apr 1, 2008 The two creatures may be controlled by the same player.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Rivals' Duel has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #PCA-51 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PCA #51 | 2016-11-25 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PC2 #51 | 2012-06-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MOR #99 | 2008-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MOR #99 | 2008-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #PCA-51 
PCA #51 
PC2 #51 
MOR #99 Rivals' Duel in Commander
Rivals' Duel is the #26,712 most-played card on EDHREC, down 130 places over the last 30 days.
Rivals' Duel FAQ
How much is Rivals' Duel worth?
Rivals' Duel is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.06 to $0.67 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Rivals' Duel legal in Commander?
Yes — Rivals' Duel is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Rivals' Duel been reprinted?
Yes — Rivals' Duel has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Rivals' Duel cheap?
Rivals' Duel trades at about $0.06 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,712 on EDHREC).