Dual Strike vs Gadwick's First Duel — MTG Card Comparison
Gadwick's First Duel has the edge overall — it is legal in more formats (6 vs 0).
Dual Strike
When you cast your next instant or sorcery spell with mana value 4 or less this turn, copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.
Foretell {R} (During your turn, you may pay {2} and exile this card from your hand face down. Cast it on a later turn for its foretell cost.)
Gadwick's First Duel
(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.
| Stat | Dual Strike | Gadwick's First Duel |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {R}{R} | {1}{U} |
| CMC | — | 2 |
| Type | Instant | Enchantment — Saga |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Uncommon |
| Set | Kaldheim | Wilds of Eldraine |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✓ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Legacy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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