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Battle of Wits
9ED · Ninth Edition #65★ · Rare · released 2005-07-29
{3}{U}{U}
Enchantment
At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have 200 or more cards in your library, you win the game.
The wizard who reads a thousand books is powerful. The wizard who memorizes a thousand books is insane.
Battle of Wits is a rare blue enchantment from Ninth Edition (2005). It has been printed 6 times across 5 sets, from 2001 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.74 to $36.12 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$34.99
Format legality
Where you can play Battle of Wits in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.74 to $36.12 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2013 at $0.74.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey | 69 | Rare | $4.03 | $36.12 |
| Ninth Edition This page | 65★ | Rare | — | $34.99 |
| Ninth Edition | 65 | Rare | $1.08 | — |
| Magic 2013 | 44 | Rare | $0.74 | $4.54 |
| The List | M13-44 | Rare | $2.91 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1446 | Rare | $19.58 | $21.37 |
More from Ninth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2012-07-01Battle of Wits has an “intervening ‘if’ clause.” This means that if you don’t have 200 or more cards in your library at the beginning of your upkeep, the ability won’t trigger. If the ability does trigger, but you have fewer than 200 cards in your library when the ability resolves, the ability will do nothing.
- 2012-07-01In tournaments, you must be able to shuffle your entire deck within a reasonable amount of time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Battle of Wits legal in Commander?
Yes — Battle of Wits is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Battle of Wits legal in?
Battle of Wits is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Battle of Wits been printed?
Battle of Wits has been printed 6 times across 5 sets, from 2001 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Battle of Wits?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2013 (#44) at about $0.74.
Who illustrated Battle of Wits?
This printing of Battle of Wits was illustrated by Edward P. Beard, Jr..