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Scalelord Reckoner is a rare Creature — Dragon from C17 (C17) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $7.87 USD. Legal in Commander.

Scalelord Reckoner MTG card

Scalelord Reckoner

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying Whenever a Dragon you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, destroy target nonland permanent that player controls.

The justice of dragons demands more than just an eye for an eye.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 C17 C17 🎨 Even Amundsen
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$7.87
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Card Kingdom
$6.99
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Cardmarket
€7.85
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Cardmarket
€21.30
Foil
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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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scalelord Reckoner? Basics

Scalelord Reckoner is a Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever a Dragon you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, destroy target nonland permanent that player controls."

How much mana does Scalelord Reckoner cost to cast? Basics

Scalelord Reckoner has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Scalelord Reckoner's mana cost of {3}{W}{W} 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.

Scalelord Reckoner has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Scalelord Reckoner's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever a Dragon you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, destroy target nonland permanent that player controls."

What is the current price of Scalelord Reckoner? Pricing

The current market price for Scalelord Reckoner is approximately $7.87 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €7.85 EUR.

Where can I buy Scalelord Reckoner? Pricing

You can purchase Scalelord Reckoner 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 Scalelord Reckoner legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scalelord Reckoner in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scalelord Reckoner legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Scalelord Reckoner in Modern is not available.

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

Is Scalelord Reckoner legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scalelord Reckoner 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 Scalelord Reckoner legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Scalelord Reckoner in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Scalelord Reckoner legal in Legacy? Legality

Scalelord Reckoner is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scalelord Reckoner legal in Vintage? Legality

Scalelord Reckoner 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 Scalelord Reckoner legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Scalelord Reckoner 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 Scalelord Reckoner from? Details

This printing of Scalelord Reckoner is from C17 (C17), with collector number 6.

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

What is Scalelord Reckoner's rarity? Details

Scalelord Reckoner is a rare card in C17.

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

Who illustrated Scalelord Reckoner? Details

Scalelord Reckoner was illustrated by Even Amundsen.

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

What is Scalelord Reckoner's power and toughness? Details

Scalelord Reckoner 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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