# 2008 Magic: The Gathering Shards of Alara #165

> Deft Duelist is a white-blue Common creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Shards of Alara expansion, identified by card number 165.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2008
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Shards of Alara
- **Card number**: #165
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Deft Duelist, card number 165 in the Shards of Alara expansion, is a 2008 Magic: The Gathering release that appeals to collectors of the game’s early 2000s era. In gameplay, the creature provides first strike, allowing it to deal damage before opposing creatures, while shroud protects it from being targeted by spells or abilities. Collectors often seek this card for completing Shards of Alara sets or for its utility in various formats. The card remains a recognizable piece of Magic history, valued for its design and mechanical identity within the Shards of Alara block.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Deft Duelist?

Deft Duelist has a mana cost of one white mana and one blue mana, totaling two mana to cast.

### What abilities does Deft Duelist have?

This creature card possesses first strike and shroud, meaning it deals damage before other creatures in combat and cannot be targeted by spells or abilities.

### Which set is Deft Duelist from?

Deft Duelist was released as part of the Shards of Alara expansion in 2008.

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Last verified: 2025-11-29.