
Battle of Wits
- 1-year range
- 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 in Sealed Products
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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.
Sell Battle of Wits: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ODY #69 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #69 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1446 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1446 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1446 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1446 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | M13 #44 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | M13 #44 | Foil |
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.
"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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PreDHLegal
- PremodernLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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, 2001OdysseyODY #69
- Oct 1, 2001Odyssey · foilODY #69
- Jul 29, 2005Ninth Edition9ED #65
- Jul 29, 2005Ninth Edition · foil9ED #65★
- Jul 13, 2012Magic 2013M13 #44
- Jul 13, 2012Magic 2013 · foilM13 #44
- Jun 21, 2021Secret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1446
- Jun 21, 2021Secret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1446
- Apr 29, 2022The 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.
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.





