Duel Tactics

Secrets of Strixhaven #112

Type: Sorcery

Mana cost: {R}

Card text: Duel Tactics deals 1 damage to target creature. It can't block this turn. Flashback {1}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Rarity: uncommon

Artist: Craig J Spearing

""My trick? Hit their casting hand and they lose their advantage. So far, I'm undefeated." —Alessia, Lorehold duelist"

Released: April 24, 2026

Prices

$0.10 USD · $0.17 USD (Foil) · €0.13 EUR

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Format Legality

Format	Legality
Standard	✓ Legal
Pioneer	✓ Legal
Modern	✓ Legal
Legacy	✓ Legal
Commander	✓ Legal
Vintage	✓ Legal
Pauper	✗ Not Legal
Oathbreaker	✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Duel Tactics in Secrets of Strixhaven limited

common

Expressive Firedancer

Creature — Human Sorcerer

Duel Tactics is a cheap instant/sorcery that triggers Opus, and flashback lets you trigger it twice for repeated +1/+1 and double strike boosts.

Tackle Artist

Creature — Orc Sorcerer

Duel Tactics triggers Opus to grow Tackle Artist, and preventing blocks helps your growing creature connect for damage.

Zealous Lorecaster

Creature — Giant Sorcerer

Returns Duel Tactics from your graveyard after you've used flashback, allowing you to cast it again for more value.

uncommon

Thunderdrum Soloist

Creature — Dwarf Bard

Duel Tactics triggers Opus to deal damage to opponents, and flashback gives you a second trigger for more reach.

mythic

Emeritus of Conflict // Lightning Bolt

Creature — Human Wizard // Instant

Duel Tactics counts toward your third spell to prepare Emeritus, and the cheap flashback helps you reach that threshold consistently.

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