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Melancholic Poet
SOS · Secrets of Strixhaven #90 · Common · released 2026-04-24
{1}{B}
Creature — Elf Bard
Repartee — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets a creature, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
"We celebrate our sadness because it reminds us of the true value of being alive."
Melancholic Poet is a common black creature from Secrets of Strixhaven (2026). Recent market prices range from $0.11 to $0.24 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.14
USD Foil$0.23
Format legality
Where you can play Melancholic Poet in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.11 to $0.24 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.11.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven This page | 90 | Common | $0.11 | $0.24 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2026-03-20A repartee ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.
- 2026-03-20It doesn't matter if the creature or creatures targeted by the spell that caused the repartee ability to trigger leave the battlefield or stop being creatures before that spell resolves. As long as that spell targeted one or more creatures when it was cast, the repartee ability will trigger and later resolve.
Frequently asked questions
Is Melancholic Poet legal in Commander?
Yes — Melancholic Poet is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Melancholic Poet legal in?
Melancholic Poet is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Melancholic Poet been printed?
Melancholic Poet has a single printing, released in 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Melancholic Poet?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven (#90) at about $0.11.
Who illustrated Melancholic Poet?
This printing of Melancholic Poet was illustrated by Elizabeth Peiró.