Imperial Recruiter
Imperial Recruiter Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Imperial Recruiter is $14.15 (A25 #136), and the most expensive is $132.45 (PTK #113). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $14.73, up 4.7% over 7 days, up 9.3% over 30 days, up 6.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $14.89 (2026).
Imperial Recruiter Printings & Prices
Imperial Recruiter has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including borderless and judge promo treatments.
Sell Imperial Recruiter: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $110.00 cash for PTK #113; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 39% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTK #113 | Nonfoil | $110.00 | $179.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | J13 #3 | Foil | $65.00 | $129.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #314 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #314 | Foil | $16.00 | $39.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #136 | Foil | $15.00 | $29.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #131 | Foil | $14.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #131 | Foil | $14.00 | $27.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #281 | Foil | $12.50 | $24.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #281 | Etched | $12.00 | $20.99 | 43% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #281 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
Imperial Recruiter Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, search your library for a creature card with power 2 or less, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Imperial Recruiter is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Imperial Recruiter Rulings
- Oct 1, 2008 If a creature card has "*" in its power, the ability that defines its power works in all zones.
- Oct 4, 2004 Because the "search" requires you to find a card with certain characteristics, you don't have to find the card if you don't want to.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Imperial Recruiter has been reprinted 13 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #2244 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| SLD #2244 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| MH2 #281 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| MH2 #281 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| MH2 #281 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| MH2 #314 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Borderless |
| MH2 #314 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Borderless |
| 2XM #131 | 2020-08-07 | Mythic | Standard |
| 2XM #131 | 2020-08-07 | Mythic | Standard |
| A25 #136 | 2018-03-16 | Mythic | Standard |
SLD #2244 
MH2 #281 
2XM #131 
A25 #136 Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.
Imperial Recruiter in Commander
Imperial Recruiter is the #653 most-played card on EDHREC, down 22 places over the last 30 days.
Imperial Recruiter FAQ
How much is Imperial Recruiter worth?
Imperial Recruiter is worth about $14.73 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $14.15 to $132.45 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Imperial Recruiter legal in Commander?
Yes — Imperial Recruiter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Imperial Recruiter been reprinted?
Yes — Imperial Recruiter has been reprinted 13 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Imperial Recruiter expensive?
Imperial Recruiter holds a $14.73 price because Commander demand is high (#653 on EDHREC) and even with 13 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.