Quick Answer

Rackling is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Construct from NEM (NEM) costing {4}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Rackling MTG card

Rackling

Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Construct

Card Text

At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, this creature deals X damage to that player, where X is 3 minus the number of cards in their hand.

"This may hurt a little."

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 NEM NEM 🎨 D. Alexander Gregory

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.24
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$5.30
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.28
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€1.24
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rackling? Basics

Rackling is a Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Construct card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, this creature deals X damage to that player, where X is 3 minus the number of cards in their hand."

How much mana does Rackling cost to cast? Basics

Rackling has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 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.

Rackling's mana cost of {4} 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.

Rackling has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Rackling's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, this creature deals X damage to that player, where X is 3 minus the number of cards in their hand."

What is the current price of Rackling? Pricing

The current market price for Rackling is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Rackling? Pricing

You can purchase Rackling 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.

Rackling normal: $0.24 | foil: $5.3

Is Rackling legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rackling in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rackling legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Rackling in Modern is not available.

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

Is Rackling legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rackling is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Rackling legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rackling in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rackling legal in Legacy? Legality

Rackling is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rackling legal in Vintage? Legality

Rackling is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Rackling legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rackling 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 Rackling from? Details

This printing of Rackling is from NEM (NEM), with collector number 136.

Rackling may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rackling's rarity? Details

Rackling is a uncommon card in NEM.

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

Who illustrated Rackling? Details

Rackling was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory.

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

What is Rackling's power and toughness? Details

Rackling is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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