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Reckless Scholar Jumpstart MTG card
JMP #168 · Art by Steve Prescott
JMP set symbol, UncommonJumpstart#168Uncommon

Reckless Scholar

Creature · Human Wizard
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · JMP #168 nonfoil
$0.06 +20.0% +$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+20.0%
EDHREC rank
#15,880 Down 128 in 30 days

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Reckless Scholar Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.06, up 20.0% over 7 days, up 20.0% over 30 days, down 66.7% over 90 days.

Reckless Scholar Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Reckless Scholar

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Reckless Scholar in Sealed Products

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Reckless Scholar Printings & Prices

Reckless Scholar has 9 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

JMP set symbol, UncommonJMP #168
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SOI set symbol, UncommonSOI #82
INR set symbol, CommonINR #81
BBD set symbol, UncommonBBD #130
E01 set symbol, UncommonE01 #27
CNS set symbol, CommonCNS #104
ZEN set symbol, CommonZEN #60
J25 set symbol, UncommonJ25 #348
GNT set symbol, UncommonGNT #23

Sell Reckless Scholar: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomSOI #82Foil
Card KingdomINR #81Foil
Card KingdomBBD #130Foil
Card KingdomZEN #60Foil
Card KingdomCNS #104Foil
CoolStuffIncBBD #130Foil
Card KingdomCNS #104Nonfoil
Card KingdomBBD #130Nonfoil
Card KingdomJ25 #348Nonfoil
Card KingdomZEN #60Nonfoil

Reckless Scholar Rules Text & Legality

Reckless Scholar

{T}: Target player draws a card, then discards a card.

Progress comes at a price.

Reckless Scholar is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Reckless Scholar has been reprinted 14 times.

  • Apr 8, 2016SOI set symbol, UncommonShadows over InnistradSOI #82
  • Apr 8, 2016SOI set symbol, UncommonShadows over Innistrad · foilSOI #82
  • Jun 16, 2017E01 set symbol, UncommonArchenemy: Nicol BolasE01 #27
  • Jun 8, 2018BBD set symbol, UncommonBattlebondBBD #130
  • Jun 8, 2018BBD set symbol, UncommonBattlebond · foilBBD #130
  • Nov 16, 2018GNT set symbol, UncommonGame NightGNT #23
  • Jul 17, 2020JMP set symbol, UncommonJumpstartJMP #168
  • Nov 15, 2024J25 set symbol, UncommonFoundations JumpstartJ25 #348
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, CommonInnistrad RemasteredINR #81
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, CommonInnistrad Remastered · foilINR #81

Showing the 10 most recent of 14 printings.

Reckless Scholar in Commander

Reckless Scholar is the #15,880 most-played card on EDHREC, down 128 places over the last 30 days.

#15,880 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 128 in 30 days

Reckless Scholar FAQ

How much is Reckless Scholar worth?

Reckless Scholar is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $0.06; 14 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,880 on EDHREC).