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Imperial Recruiter
Creature · Human Advisor
TCGplayer market · MH2 #281 nonfoil
$12.02 −0.7% −$0.09, 7 days
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +0.3%
- EDHREC rank
- #711 Down 10 in 30 days
- Best buylist
- Not available
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Imperial Recruiter Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $12.02, down 0.7% over 7 days, up 0.3% over 30 days, down 18.4% over 90 days.
Imperial Recruiter Price History
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Where to Buy and Sell Imperial Recruiter
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Imperial Recruiter in Sealed Products
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Imperial Recruiter Printings & Prices
Imperial Recruiter has 10 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including full art, borderless and judge promo treatments.
2XM #131
A25 #136
MH2 #314
J13 #3
PTK #113
SLZ #182
SLZ #303
SLZ #61
SLD #2244
Sell Imperial Recruiter: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTK #113 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | J13 #3 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #314 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | A25 #136 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #131 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #314 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #281 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #281 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #131 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #314 | Nonfoil |
Imperial Recruiter Rules Text & Legality
Imperial Recruiter
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PreDHLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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.
- Mar 16, 2018Masters 25A25 #136
- Aug 7, 2020Double Masters2XM #131
- Aug 7, 2020Double Masters · foil2XM #131
- Jun 18, 2021Modern Horizons 2 · BorderlessMH2 #314
- Jun 18, 2021Modern Horizons 2 · Borderless, foilMH2 #314
- Jun 18, 2021Modern Horizons 2MH2 #281
- Jun 18, 2021Modern Horizons 2 · foilMH2 #281
- Jun 18, 2021Modern Horizons 2 · etchedMH2 #281
- Jun 21, 2021Secret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #2244
- Jun 21, 2021Secret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #2244
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.
Imperial Recruiter in Commander
Imperial Recruiter is the #711 most-played card on EDHREC, down 10 places over the last 30 days.
#711
EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 10 in 30 days
across all Commander decks Down 10 in 30 days
Imperial Recruiter FAQ
How much is Imperial Recruiter worth?
Imperial Recruiter is worth about $12.02 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.
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 10 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Imperial Recruiter expensive?
Imperial Recruiter holds a $12.02 price because Commander demand is high (#711 on EDHREC) and even with 13 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.
What can I play instead of Imperial Recruiter?
Cards that fill a similar role include Recruiter of the Guard, Goblin Matron, Ranger-Captain of Eos.
