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Lich's Duel Mastery is a rare Legendary Enchantment from MB2 (MB2) costing {3}{B}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.25 USD.

Lich's Duel Mastery MTG card

Lich's Duel Mastery

Legendary Enchantment

Card Text

Hexproof When Lich's Duel Mastery enters the battlefield, exile the top five cards of your library face down as shields. If you would lose life, instead put one of your shields into your hand. If you can't, sacrifice Lich's Duel Mastery. When Lich's Duel Mastery leaves the battlefield, you lose the game.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 David Giraud
Hexproof

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lich's Duel Mastery? Basics

Lich's Duel Mastery is a Legendary Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Hexproof When Lich's Duel Mastery enters the battlefield, exile the top five cards of your library face down as shields. If you would lose life, instead put one of your shields into your hand. If you can't, sacrifice Lich's Duel Mastery. When Lich's Duel Mastery leaves the battlefield, you lose the game."

How much mana does Lich's Duel Mastery cost to cast? Basics

Lich's Duel Mastery has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Lich's Duel Mastery's mana cost of {3}{B}{B}{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.

Lich's Duel Mastery has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Lich's Duel Mastery's current oracle text is: "Hexproof When Lich's Duel Mastery enters the battlefield, exile the top five cards of your library face down as shields. If you would lose life, instead put one of your shields into your hand. If you can't, sacrifice Lich's Duel Mastery. When Lich's Duel Mastery leaves the battlefield, you lose the game."

What is the current price of Lich's Duel Mastery? Pricing

The current market price for Lich's Duel Mastery is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Lich's Duel Mastery? Pricing

You can purchase Lich's Duel Mastery 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 Lich's Duel Mastery legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lich's Duel Mastery in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lich's Duel Mastery legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Lich's Duel Mastery in Modern is not available.

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

Is Lich's Duel Mastery legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Lich's Duel Mastery in Commander is not available.

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

Is Lich's Duel Mastery legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lich's Duel Mastery in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lich's Duel Mastery legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Lich's Duel Mastery in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Lich's Duel Mastery legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Lich's Duel Mastery in Vintage is not available.

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 Lich's Duel Mastery legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lich's Duel Mastery 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 Lich's Duel Mastery from? Details

This printing of Lich's Duel Mastery is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 546.

Lich's Duel Mastery may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lich's Duel Mastery's rarity? Details

Lich's Duel Mastery is a rare card in MB2.

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

Who illustrated Lich's Duel Mastery? Details

Lich's Duel Mastery was illustrated by David Giraud.

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

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