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Keen Duelist Secrets of Strixhaven Commander MTG card
SOC #218 · Art by Lindsey Look
SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven Commander#218Rare

Keen Duelist

Creature · Human Wizard
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · SOC #218 nonfoil
$0.35 +6.1% +$0.02, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+6.1%
EDHREC rank
#3,190 Up 1 in 30 days
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Keen Duelist Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.35, up 6.1% over 7 days, up 6.1% over 30 days, up 9.4% over 90 days.

Keen Duelist Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Keen Duelist

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Keen Duelist in Sealed Products

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Keen Duelist Printings & Prices

Keen Duelist has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and rainbow foil finishes, including borderless and extended art treatments.

SOC set symbol, RareSOC #218
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C21 set symbol, RareC21 #42
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #828
BorderlessSecret Lair Bonus
C21 set symbol, RareC21 #369
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Card KingdomSLD #828Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #828Rainbow Foil
CoolStuffIncC21 #369Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #828Nonfoil
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Card KingdomC21 #369Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncC21 #42Nonfoil
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CoolStuffIncSOC #218Nonfoil
Card KingdomSOC #218Nonfoil

Keen Duelist Rules Text & Legality

Keen Duelist

At the beginning of your upkeep, you and target opponent each reveal the top card of your library. You each lose life equal to the mana value of the card revealed by the other player. You each put the card you revealed into your hand.

Keen Duelist is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Keen Duelist has been reprinted 5 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 60% in 30 days.

  • Apr 23, 2021C21 set symbol, RareCommander 2021C21 #42
  • Apr 23, 2021C21 set symbol, RareCommander 2021 · Extended ArtC21 #369
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #828
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #828
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #218

Keen Duelist in Commander

Keen Duelist is the #3,190 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1 place over the last 30 days.

#3,190 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 1 in 30 days

Keen Duelist FAQ

How much is Keen Duelist worth?

Keen Duelist is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Keen Duelist legal in Commander?

Yes. Keen Duelist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Keen Duelist been reprinted?

Yes. Keen Duelist has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Keen Duelist cheap?

Keen Duelist trades at about $0.35; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Keen Duelist?

Cards that fill a similar role include Dark Confidant, Duskmantle Seer, Pain Seer.