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Battle of Wits Magic 2013 MTG card
M13 #44 · Art by Jason Chan
M13 set symbol, RareMagic 2013#44Rare

Battle of Wits

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TCGplayer market · M13 #44 nonfoil
$0.61 −4.7% −$0.03, 7 days
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30 days
−17.6%
EDHREC rank
#15,092 Up 443 in 30 days
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Battle of Wits Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.61, down 4.7% over 7 days, down 17.6% over 30 days, down 70.0% over 90 days.

Battle of Wits Price History

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Battle of Wits Printings & Prices

Battle of Wits has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

M13 set symbol, RareM13 #44
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9ED set symbol, Rare9ED #65
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #M13-44
ODY set symbol, RareODY #69
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1446
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9ED set symbol, Rare9ED #65★

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Battle of Wits Rules Text & Legality

Battle of Wits

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.

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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.

  • Oct 1, 2001ODY set symbol, RareOdysseyODY #69
  • Oct 1, 2001ODY set symbol, RareOdyssey · foilODY #69
  • Jul 29, 20059ED set symbol, RareNinth Edition9ED #65
  • Jul 29, 20059ED set symbol, RareNinth Edition · foil9ED #65★
  • Jul 13, 2012M13 set symbol, RareMagic 2013M13 #44
  • Jul 13, 2012M13 set symbol, RareMagic 2013 · foilM13 #44
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1446
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1446
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #M13-44

Battle of Wits in Commander

Battle of Wits is the #15,092 most-played card on EDHREC, up 443 places over the last 30 days.

#15,092 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 443 in 30 days

Battle of Wits FAQ

How much is Battle of Wits worth?

Battle of Wits is worth about $0.61 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 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 $0.61; 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,092 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Battle of Wits?

Cards that fill a similar role include Triskaidekaphile, Mechanized Production, Laboratory Maniac.