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Stroke of Genius Secrets of Strixhaven Commander MTG card
SOC #203 · Art by Rovina Cai
SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven Commander#203Rare

Stroke of Genius

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Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · SOC #203 nonfoil
$0.27 −12.9% −$0.04, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−6.9%
EDHREC rank
#3,536 No change in 30 days
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Stroke of Genius Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.27, down 12.9% over 7 days, down 6.9% over 30 days, down 3.6% over 90 days.

Stroke of Genius Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Stroke of Genius

Every market we track for SOC #203 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.

Stroke of Genius in Sealed Products

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Stroke of Genius Printings & Prices

Stroke of Genius has 9 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including alt art and judge promo treatments.

SOC set symbol, RareSOC #203
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C15 set symbol, RareC15 #108
DMR set symbol, RareDMR #67
DMR set symbol, RareDMR #293
Retro Frame
MOC set symbol, RareMOC #238
C14 set symbol, RareC14 #129
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #USG-100
Retro Frame
USG set symbol, RareUSG #100
JGP set symbol, RareJGP #2
Judge

Sell Stroke of Genius: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomJGP #2Foil
CoolStuffIncUSG #100Nonfoil
Card KingdomUSG #100Nonfoil
Card KingdomDMR #293Foil
CoolStuffIncDMR #293Foil
Card KingdomC14 #129Nonfoil
Card KingdomC15 #108Nonfoil
Card KingdomPLST #USG-100Nonfoil
Card KingdomDMR #67Foil
Card KingdomSOC #203Nonfoil

Stroke of Genius Rules Text & Legality

Stroke of Genius

Target player draws X cards.

"Every thought is a star illuminating the darkness. Inspiration comes from finding the constellations that link them."

Stroke of Genius is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Stroke of Genius has been reprinted 11 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 53% in 30 days.

  • Oct 12, 1998USG set symbol, RareUrza's SagaUSG #100
  • Nov 7, 2014C14 set symbol, RareCommander 2014C14 #129
  • Nov 13, 2015C15 set symbol, RareCommander 2015C15 #108
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #USG-100
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, RareDominaria Remastered · Alt ArtDMR #293
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, RareDominaria Remastered · Alt Art, foilDMR #293
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, RareDominaria RemasteredDMR #67
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, RareDominaria Remastered · foilDMR #67
  • Apr 21, 2023MOC set symbol, RareMarch of the Machine CommanderMOC #238
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #203

Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.

Stroke of Genius in Commander

Stroke of Genius is the #3,536 most-played card on EDHREC.

#3,536 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks No change in 30 days

Stroke of Genius FAQ

How much is Stroke of Genius worth?

Stroke of Genius is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Stroke of Genius legal in Commander?

Yes. Stroke of Genius is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Stroke of Genius been reprinted?

Yes. Stroke of Genius has been reprinted 11 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Stroke of Genius cheap?

Stroke of Genius trades at about $0.27; 11 reprints keep supply plentiful.