Quick Answer

Keen Duelist is a rare Creature — Human Wizard from PRM (PRM) costing {1}{B}. Legal in Commander.

Keen Duelist MTG card

Keen Duelist

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

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.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Lindsey Look

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keen Duelist? Basics

Keen Duelist is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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."

How much mana does Keen Duelist cost to cast? Basics

Keen Duelist has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Keen Duelist's mana cost of {1}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Keen Duelist has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Keen Duelist's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Keen Duelist? Pricing

Price data for Keen Duelist is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Keen Duelist? Pricing

You can purchase Keen Duelist from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Keen Duelist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Keen Duelist in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Keen Duelist legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Keen Duelist in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Keen Duelist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Keen Duelist is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Keen Duelist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Keen Duelist in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Keen Duelist legal in Legacy? Legality

Keen Duelist is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Keen Duelist legal in Vintage? Legality

Keen Duelist is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Keen Duelist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Keen Duelist in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Keen Duelist from? Details

This printing of Keen Duelist is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 90058.

Keen Duelist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Keen Duelist's rarity? Details

Keen Duelist is a rare card in PRM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Keen Duelist? Details

Keen Duelist was illustrated by Lindsey Look.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Keen Duelist's power and toughness? Details

Keen Duelist is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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