Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Melancholic Poet is a common creature from Secrets of Strixhaven. Currently $0.14 ($0.22 foil).
Released April 2026 as part of Secrets of Strixhaven (expansion set). Click through to Secrets of Strixhaven for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melancholic Poet a good MTG investment?
Melancholic Poet is a common from Secrets of Strixhaven currently at $0.14. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Melancholic Poet?
Melancholic Poet from Secrets of Strixhaven is currently $0.14 for nonfoil and $0.22 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Melancholic Poet's mana cost?
Melancholic Poet's mana cost (casting cost) is 1B ({1}{B}). See Melancholic Poet's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Melancholic Poet?
At $0.14, Melancholic Poet is a common with Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Melancholic Poet?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Melancholic Poet good in Commander (EDH)?
Melancholic Poet is ranked #16879 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Melancholic Poet legal in?
Melancholic Poet is tournament-legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Melancholic Poet going up or down?
At $0.14, daily moves for Melancholic Poet are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 1.6x premium at $0.22, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Melancholic Poet worth buying?
Melancholic Poet is currently priced at $0.14. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Melancholic Poet reprint risk
Melancholic Poet can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Melancholic Poet price history
SpellBook has tracked Melancholic Poet since its 2026 release in Secrets of Strixhaven across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #16879 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.