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Melancholic Poet Secrets of Strixhaven MTG card
SOS #90 · Art by Elizabeth Peiró
SOS set symbol, CommonSecrets of Strixhaven#90Common

Melancholic Poet

Creature · Elf BardRepartee
TCGplayer market · SOS #90 nonfoil
$0.18 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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#14,813 Up 222 in 30 days
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Melancholic Poet Price Summary

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Melancholic Poet Printings & Prices

Melancholic Poet has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

SOS set symbol, CommonSOS #90
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Melancholic Poet Rules Text & Legality

Melancholic Poet

Repartee — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets a creature, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

"We celebrate our sadness because it reminds us of the true value of being alive."

Melancholic Poet is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper.

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Melancholic Poet Rulings

  • Mar 20, 2026

    A repartee ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.

  • Mar 20, 2026

    It doesn't matter if the creature or creatures targeted by the spell that caused the repartee ability to trigger leave the battlefield or stop being creatures before that spell resolves. As long as that spell targeted one or more creatures when it was cast, the repartee ability will trigger and later resolve.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Melancholic Poet has been reprinted 2 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven reprint cut the price 69% in 30 days.

  • Apr 24, 2026SOS set symbol, CommonSecrets of Strixhaven · foilSOS #90
  • Apr 24, 2026SOS set symbol, CommonSecrets of StrixhavenSOS #90

Melancholic Poet in Commander

Melancholic Poet is the #14,813 most-played card on EDHREC, up 222 places over the last 30 days.

#14,813 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 222 in 30 days

Melancholic Poet FAQ

How much is Melancholic Poet worth?

Melancholic Poet is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Melancholic Poet legal in Commander?

Yes. Melancholic Poet is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Melancholic Poet been reprinted?

Yes. Melancholic Poet has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Melancholic Poet cheap?

Melancholic Poet trades at about $0.18; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,813 on EDHREC).