Quick Answer

Reaper King is a rare Legendary Artifact Creature — Scarecrow from PLST (PLST) costing {2/W}{2/U}{2/B}{2/R}{2/G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Reaper King MTG card

Reaper King

Legendary Artifact Creature — Scarecrow

Card Text

({2/W} can be paid with any two mana or with {W}. This card's mana value is 10.) Other Scarecrow creatures you control get +1/+1. Whenever another Scarecrow you control enters, destroy target permanent.

It's harvest time.

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 10.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Jim Murray

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reaper King? Basics

Reaper King is a Legendary Artifact Creature — Scarecrow card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({2/W} can be paid with any two mana or with {W}. This card's mana value is 10.) Other Scarecrow creatures you control get +1/+1. Whenever another Scarecrow you control enters, destroy target permanent."

How much mana does Reaper King cost to cast? Basics

Reaper King has a mana cost of {2/W}{2/U}{2/B}{2/R}{2/G}, which equals 10.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, R, U, W mana to cast.

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.

Reaper King's mana cost of {2/W}{2/U}{2/B}{2/R}{2/G} 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.

Reaper King has a mana value of 10.0. 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.

Reaper King's current oracle text is: "({2/W} can be paid with any two mana or with {W}. This card's mana value is 10.) Other Scarecrow creatures you control get +1/+1. Whenever another Scarecrow you control enters, destroy target permanent."

What is the current price of Reaper King? Pricing

Price data for Reaper King is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Reaper King? Pricing

You can purchase Reaper King 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 Reaper King legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Reaper King in Standard is not available.

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

Is Reaper King legal in Modern? Legality

Reaper King is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Reaper King legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Reaper King 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 Reaper King legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Reaper King in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Reaper King legal in Legacy? Legality

Reaper King is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Reaper King legal in Vintage? Legality

Reaper King 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 Reaper King legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Reaper King 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 Reaper King from? Details

This printing of Reaper King is from PLST (PLST), with collector number SHM-260.

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

What is Reaper King's rarity? Details

Reaper King is a rare card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Reaper King? Details

Reaper King was illustrated by Jim Murray.

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

What is Reaper King's power and toughness? Details

Reaper King is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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