Quick Answer

Reckless Lackey is a common Creature — Goblin Pirate from OTJ (OTJ) costing {R}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Reckless Lackey MTG card

Reckless Lackey

Creature — Goblin Pirate

Card Text

First strike, haste {2}{R}, Sacrifice this creature: Draw a card and create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

"First to the fray, first to the pay!"

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 1.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Edgar Sánchez Hidalgo
First strike Haste Treasure

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
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TCGPlayer
$0.17
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.23
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Cardmarket
€0.40
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reckless Lackey? Basics

Reckless Lackey is a Creature — Goblin Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike, haste {2}{R}, Sacrifice this creature: Draw a card and create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

How much mana does Reckless Lackey cost to cast? Basics

Reckless Lackey has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Reckless Lackey's mana cost of {R} 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.

Reckless Lackey has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Reckless Lackey's current oracle text is: "First strike, haste {2}{R}, Sacrifice this creature: Draw a card and create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

What is the current price of Reckless Lackey? Pricing

The current market price for Reckless Lackey is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Reckless Lackey? Pricing

You can purchase Reckless Lackey 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.

Reckless Lackey normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.17

Is Reckless Lackey legal in Standard? Legality

Reckless Lackey is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Reckless Lackey legal in Modern? Legality

Reckless Lackey is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Reckless Lackey legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Reckless Lackey 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 Reckless Lackey legal in Pioneer? Legality

Reckless Lackey is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Reckless Lackey legal in Legacy? Legality

Reckless Lackey is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Reckless Lackey legal in Vintage? Legality

Reckless Lackey 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 Reckless Lackey legal in Pauper? Legality

Reckless Lackey is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Reckless Lackey from? Details

This printing of Reckless Lackey is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 140.

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

What is Reckless Lackey's rarity? Details

Reckless Lackey is a common card in OTJ.

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

Who illustrated Reckless Lackey? Details

Reckless Lackey was illustrated by Edgar Sánchez Hidalgo.

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

What is Reckless Lackey's power and toughness? Details

Reckless Lackey is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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