Quick Answer

Reaper's Scythe is a rare Artifact — Equipment from FIC (FIC) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Commander.

Reaper's Scythe MTG card

Reaper's Scythe

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Job select At the beginning of your end step, put a soul counter on this Equipment for each player who lost life this turn. Equipped creature gets +1/+1 for each soul counter on this Equipment and is an Assassin in addition to its other types. Death Sickle — Equip {2}

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 FIC FIC 🎨 Colin Boyer
Equip Job select

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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€0.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reaper's Scythe? Basics

Reaper's Scythe is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Job select At the beginning of your end step, put a soul counter on this Equipment for each player who lost life this turn. Equipped creature gets +1/+1 for each soul counter on this Equipment and is an Assassin in addition to its other types. Death Sickle — Equip {2}"

How much mana does Reaper's Scythe cost to cast? Basics

Reaper's Scythe has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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's Scythe's mana cost of {2}{B} 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's Scythe has a mana value of 3.0. 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's Scythe's current oracle text is: "Job select At the beginning of your end step, put a soul counter on this Equipment for each player who lost life this turn. Equipped creature gets +1/+1 for each soul counter on this Equipment and is an Assassin in addition to its other types. Death Sickle — Equip {2}"

What is the current price of Reaper's Scythe? Pricing

The current market price for Reaper's Scythe is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Reaper's Scythe? Pricing

You can purchase Reaper's Scythe 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's Scythe legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Reaper's Scythe in Standard is not available.

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

Is Reaper's Scythe legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Reaper's Scythe in Modern is not available.

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

Is Reaper's Scythe legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Reaper's Scythe 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's Scythe legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Reaper's Scythe in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Reaper's Scythe legal in Legacy? Legality

Reaper's Scythe is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Reaper's Scythe legal in Vintage? Legality

Reaper's Scythe 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's Scythe legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Reaper's Scythe 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's Scythe from? Details

This printing of Reaper's Scythe is from FIC (FIC), with collector number 48.

Reaper's Scythe may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Reaper's Scythe's rarity? Details

Reaper's Scythe is a rare card in FIC.

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

Who illustrated Reaper's Scythe? Details

Reaper's Scythe was illustrated by Colin Boyer.

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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