Quick Answer

Recon Craft Theta is a rare Artifact — Vehicle from PIP (PIP) costing {4}. Current price: $0.5 USD. Legal in Commander.

Recon Craft Theta MTG card

Recon Craft Theta

Artifact — Vehicle

Card Text

Flying When this Vehicle enters, create a 0/0 blue Alien creature token. Put a +1/+1 counter on it. Whenever this Vehicle attacks, proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.) Crew 2

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 4.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Jarel Threat
Crew Flying Proliferate

Market Prices

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$0.50
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$0.79
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€0.42
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€0.48
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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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Recon Craft Theta? Basics

Recon Craft Theta is a Artifact — Vehicle card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this Vehicle enters, create a 0/0 blue Alien creature token. Put a +1/+1 counter on it. Whenever this Vehicle attacks, proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.) Crew 2"

How much mana does Recon Craft Theta cost to cast? Basics

Recon Craft Theta 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.

Recon Craft Theta'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.

Recon Craft Theta 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.

Recon Craft Theta's current oracle text is: "Flying When this Vehicle enters, create a 0/0 blue Alien creature token. Put a +1/+1 counter on it. Whenever this Vehicle attacks, proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.) Crew 2"

What is the current price of Recon Craft Theta? Pricing

The current market price for Recon Craft Theta is approximately $0.5 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Recon Craft Theta? Pricing

You can purchase Recon Craft Theta 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.

Recon Craft Theta normal: $0.5 | foil: $2.38

Is Recon Craft Theta legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Recon Craft Theta in Standard is not available.

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

Is Recon Craft Theta legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Recon Craft Theta in Modern is not available.

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

Is Recon Craft Theta legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Recon Craft Theta 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 Recon Craft Theta legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Recon Craft Theta in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Recon Craft Theta legal in Legacy? Legality

Recon Craft Theta is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Recon Craft Theta legal in Vintage? Legality

Recon Craft Theta 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 Recon Craft Theta legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Recon Craft Theta 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 Recon Craft Theta from? Details

This printing of Recon Craft Theta is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 141.

Recon Craft Theta may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Recon Craft Theta's rarity? Details

Recon Craft Theta is a rare card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Recon Craft Theta? Details

Recon Craft Theta was illustrated by Jarel Threat.

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

What is Recon Craft Theta's power and toughness? Details

Recon Craft Theta is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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