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A Reckoning Approaches is a common Scheme from OE01 (OE01). Current price: $2.81 USD.

A Reckoning Approaches MTG card

A Reckoning Approaches

Scheme

Card Text

When you set this scheme in motion, look at the top six cards of your library. You may put a creature card from among them onto the battlefield. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

"The gates open to my new era."

Card Stats

common OE01 OE01 🎨 Yeong-Hao Han

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Reckoning Approaches? Basics

A Reckoning Approaches is a Scheme card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When you set this scheme in motion, look at the top six cards of your library. You may put a creature card from among them onto the battlefield. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

How much mana does A Reckoning Approaches cost to cast? Basics

A Reckoning Approaches has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

A Reckoning Approaches's mana cost of 0 means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

A Reckoning Approaches has a mana value of 0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

A Reckoning Approaches's current oracle text is: "When you set this scheme in motion, look at the top six cards of your library. You may put a creature card from among them onto the battlefield. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

What is the current price of A Reckoning Approaches? Pricing

The current market price for A Reckoning Approaches is approximately $2.81 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.46 EUR.

Where can I buy A Reckoning Approaches? Pricing

You can purchase A Reckoning Approaches from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is A Reckoning Approaches legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for A Reckoning Approaches in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is A Reckoning Approaches legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for A Reckoning Approaches in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is A Reckoning Approaches legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for A Reckoning Approaches in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is A Reckoning Approaches legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for A Reckoning Approaches in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is A Reckoning Approaches legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for A Reckoning Approaches in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is A Reckoning Approaches legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for A Reckoning Approaches in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is A Reckoning Approaches legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for A Reckoning Approaches in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is A Reckoning Approaches from? Details

This printing of A Reckoning Approaches is from OE01 (OE01), with collector number 16★.

A Reckoning Approaches may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is A Reckoning Approaches's rarity? Details

A Reckoning Approaches is a common card in OE01.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated A Reckoning Approaches? Details

A Reckoning Approaches was illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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