The Gadwick's First Duel foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Wilds of Eldraine expansion. This uncommon Saga enchantment features a unique lore counter mechanic.
Gadwick's First Duel
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Wilds of Eldraine
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Description
Gadwick's First Duel is the 51st card in the Wilds of Eldraine set, released in 2023 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrated by Chris Seaman, this uncommon card is a blue Enchantment — Saga with a mana cost of {1}{U}. The card utilizes the Saga mechanic, progressing through three chapters as lore counters are placed on it during gameplay. Upon entering the battlefield and after each draw step, a lore counter is added until the final chapter is reached. The first chapter creates a Cursed Role token attached to a target creature, reducing its power and toughness to 1/1 while displacing any existing Role. The second chapter allows the player to scry two, helping to refine their hand. The third chapter triggers a powerful effect when the next instant or sorcery spell with mana value 3 or less is cast that turn, copying the spell and allowing new targets to be chosen. This design encourages strategic synergy with low-cost spells, making it a notable inclusion for players interested in Saga-themed strategies. Collectors appreciate the foil finish for its visual appeal, and the card remains a popular choice among those building complete Wilds of Eldraine collections. The distinct artwork and interactive gameplay make Gadwick's First Duel a standout piece for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Gadwick's First Duel
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Chris Seaman
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}
Enchantment — Saga
U
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(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.) I — Create a Cursed Role token attached to up to one target creature. (If you control another Role on it, put that one into the graveyard. Enchanted creature is 1/1.) II — Scry 2. III — When you next cast an instant or sorcery spell with mana value 3 or less this turn, copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.
