Magic: The Gathering/ Shards of Alara
#165
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Deft Duelist — Shards of Alara #165
Card
Mana
2
Type
Creature — Human Rogue
P / T
2 / 1

Deft Duelist

Shards of Alara
#165 Creature
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$0.40$1.69
Lightly Played$0.42$1.69
Moderately Played—$1.69
Heavily Played—$1.64
Damaged—$1.61

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Card details

Mana cost
2
Type
Creature — Human Rogue
P / T
2 / 1
Set
Shards of Alara
Number
165
Rarity
Creature
Released
2008-10-03

Oracle text

First strike
Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

Illustrated by David Palumbo

Flavor

Some Serul Cove rogues traffic in stolen sigils, which fetch a high price from those who would rather pay for honor than earn it.

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