Magic: The Gathering

Rackling

Nemesis 136 • uncommon

Set: Nemesis
Collector number: 136
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: D. Alexander Gregory
Market price: $0.22

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What it's worth

$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.21 – $0.22 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature from the Nemesis set, this card represents a distinct piece of the game's broader narrative world. Its classification makes it a recognizable staple for those building themed decks or completing their collection of these specific illustrations by D. Alexander Gregory.

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What it does

At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, this creature deals X damage to that player, where X is 3 minus the number of cards in their hand.

"This may hurt a little."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Rackling was released in the Nemesis expansion for Magic: The Gathering in February 2000. As the third set in the Rath Cycle, Nemesis concluded the narrative arc involving the Phyrexians' invasion of the plane of Rath. The card reflects the set's dark, mechanical aesthetic, designed to reinforce the parasitic and unsettling nature of the Phyrexian influence within the game's lore.

The card was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory, an artist known for his contribution to the darker, more surreal visuals of the era. His depiction of the Rackling emphasizes its twisted, biomechanical form, fitting well within the set’s themes of corruption and body horror. Upon its release, it was regarded as a functional utility creature, noted by players for its ability to punish opponents who held onto excessive cards in their hands.

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