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Rivals' Duel
MOR · Morningtide #99 · Uncommon · released 2008-02-01
{3}{R}
Sorcery
Choose two target creatures that share no creature types. Those creatures fight each other. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
They could agree on one thing only: one of them must die.
Rivals' Duel is an uncommon red sorcery from Morningtide (2008). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2008 to 2019. Recent market prices range from $0.12 to $0.49 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.17
USD Foil$0.67
Format legality
Where you can play Rivals' Duel in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.12 to $0.49 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Morningtide at $0.12.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningtide This page | 99 | Uncommon | $0.12 | $0.49 |
| Planechase 2012 | 51 | Uncommon | $0.34 | — |
| Planechase Anthology | 51 | Uncommon | $0.28 | — |
| The List | PCA-51 | Uncommon | $0.12 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2008-04-01If, by the time Rivals’ Duel resolves, an effect has caused the two target creatures to share a creature type, Rivals’ Duel doesn’t resolve for having no legal targets.
- 2008-04-01The two creatures may be controlled by the same player.
- 2008-04-01If either one of the creatures leaves the battlefield before Rivals’ Duel resolves, no damage is dealt to or by the remaining creature. If both creatures leave the battlefield before Rivals’ Duel resolves, the spell doesn’t resolve for having no legal targets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rivals' Duel legal in Commander?
Yes — Rivals' Duel is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Rivals' Duel legal in?
Rivals' Duel is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Rivals' Duel been printed?
Rivals' Duel has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2008 to 2019.
What is the cheapest printing of Rivals' Duel?
The cheapest printing is Morningtide (#99) at about $0.12.
Who illustrated Rivals' Duel?
This printing of Rivals' Duel was illustrated by Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai.