Deft Duelist (Card #170) from the 2011 Magic: The Gathering Salvat set is a Human Rogue creature featuring first strike and shroud abilities.
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Salvat 2011
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Deft Duelist is a white and blue creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Salvat set, released in 2011. Identified by card number 170, this Common rarity card depicts a Human Rogue with a mana cost of {W}{U}. The card’s design focuses on a defensive yet aggressive playstyle, granting the unit first strike to deal damage before opponents can respond, alongside shroud to prevent targeting by spells or abilities. This combination makes the unit resilient against removal while maintaining offensive pressure. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out specific cards from the Salvat series for their unique artistic interpretations and historical context within the game's timeline. Deft Duelist represents a classic example of early game mechanics that balance offense and defense. For enthusiasts building collections, this card serves as a tangible piece of TCG history, allowing players to appreciate the evolution of card design and gameplay strategies over time. Whether you are a long-time player looking to complete a set or a new collector interested in the foundational elements of Magic: The Gathering, Deft Duelist offers a glimpse into the strategic depth of the game. The card’s straightforward yet effective abilities make it a notable entry in the Salvat collection. By focusing on the core identity of the card—its type, abilities, and set origin—collectors can better understand its place in the broader narrative of the game.
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Deft Duelist
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
David Palumbo
Card Stock
Spanish
{W}{U}
Creature — Human Rogue
2 / 1
U, W
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First strike Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
FAQ
Deft Duelist is classified as a Creature — Human Rogue in the Magic: The Gathering game. This means it belongs to the creature card type and has the subtypes Human and Rogue.
The card features two key abilities: first strike, which allows it to deal combat damage before other creatures, and shroud, which prevents it from being targeted by spells or abilities controlled by opponents or even its controller.
Card number 170, Deft Duelist, is part of the Magic: The Gathering Salvat set, which was released in 2011.
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