Melancholic Poet

Secrets of Strixhaven #90

Melancholic Poet - Secrets of Strixhaven

Type: Creature — Elf Bard

Mana cost: {1}{B}

Card text: Repartee — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets a creature, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

P/T: 2/2

Rarity: common

Artist: Elizabeth Peiró

""We celebrate our sadness because it reminds us of the true value of being alive.""

Released: April 24, 2026

Prices

$0.16 USD · $0.20 USD (Foil) · €0.11 EUR

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Format Legality

FormatLegality
Standard✓ Legal
Pioneer✓ Legal
Modern✓ Legal
Legacy✓ Legal
Commander✓ Legal
Vintage✓ Legal
Pauper✓ Legal
Oathbreaker✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Melancholic Poet in Secrets of Strixhaven limited

common

Interjection
Interjection
Instant

Cheap instant that targets creatures to trigger Repartee, draining opponent while also providing combat tricks for tempo advantage.

 Masterful Flourish
Masterful Flourish
Instant

Targets creatures to trigger Repartee, draining opponent while granting indestructible to win combat and create life swings.

 Dissection Practice
Dissection Practice
Instant

Targets creatures to trigger Repartee, draining opponent while also providing life gain and flexible pump/removal effects.

uncommon

Inkshape Demonstrator
Inkshape Demonstrator
Creature — Elephant Cleric

Also has Repartee, creating multiple triggers from targeting spells while Poet drains life for each spell cast.

rare

Stirring Hopesinger
Stirring Hopesinger
Creature — Bird Bard

Repartee puts counters on all creatures when targeting, while Poet drains life, creating powerful board development with life advantage.

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