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Battle of Wits
ENCHANTMENT Rare
Ninth Edition EDHREC #15,802
$1.08
+0.0%
7 days
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Battle of Wits Price Summary
Battle of Wits's current headline price is $1.08.
Battle of Wits Printings & Prices
6 printings
Battle of Wits has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
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Sell Battle of Wits: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ODY #69 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ODY #69 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #69 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1446 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1446 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1446 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1446 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M13 #44 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | M13 #44 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #69 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Battle of Wits Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have 200 or more cards in your library, you win the game.
""You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders."
—Vizzini"
Battle of Wits is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Battle of Wits Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
9 printings
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 
ODY #69 Battle of Wits in Commander
Battle of Wits is the #15,802 most-played card on EDHREC, up 8,684 places over the last 30 days.
Battle of Wits FAQ
How much is Battle of Wits worth?
Battle of Wits is worth about $1.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $1.08 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,802 on EDHREC).