Reckless Scholar
Reckless Scholar Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Reckless Scholar is $0.04 (BBD #130), and the most expensive is $0.30 (SOI #82, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.11, up 175.0% over 7 days, up 175.0% over 30 days, up 450.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.19 (2026).
Reckless Scholar Printings & Prices
Reckless Scholar has 9 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Reckless Scholar: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.08 cash for INR #81 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 84% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | INR #81 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #82 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #60 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #104 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | BBD #130 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| CoolStuffInc | BBD #130 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INR #81 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #82 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | BBD #130 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | E01 #27 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Reckless Scholar Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Target player draws a card, then discards a card.
Reckless Scholar is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Reckless Scholar has been reprinted 14 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INR #81 | 2025-01-24 | Common | Standard | $0.14 | $0.03 | $0.02 |
| INR #81 | 2025-01-24 | Common | Standard | $0.07 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| J25 #348 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.22 | $0.13 | $0.06 |
| JMP #168 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| GNT #23 | 2018-11-16 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| BBD #130 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| BBD #130 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| E01 #27 | 2017-06-16 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| SOI #82 | 2016-04-08 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| SOI #82 | 2016-04-08 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
INR #81 
J25 #348 
JMP #168 
GNT #23 
BBD #130 
E01 #27 
SOI #82 Showing the 10 most recent of 14 printings.
Reckless Scholar in Commander
Reckless Scholar is the #15,516 most-played card on EDHREC, down 117 places over the last 30 days.
Reckless Scholar FAQ
How much is Reckless Scholar worth?
Reckless Scholar is worth about $0.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.04 to $0.30 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Reckless Scholar legal in Commander?
Yes — Reckless Scholar is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Reckless Scholar been reprinted?
Yes — Reckless Scholar has been reprinted 14 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Reckless Scholar cheap?
Reckless Scholar trades at about $0.11 — 14 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,516 on EDHREC).