Reckless Bushwhacker
Oath of the Gatewatch 116 • uncommon
- Set
- Oath of the Gatewatch
- Collector number
- 116
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Surge 1 generic mana red mana (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.)
Haste
When this creature enters, if its surge cost was paid, other creatures you control get +1/+0 and gain haste until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Reckless Bushwhacker was released in early 2016 as part of the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to support the 'surge' mechanic, which allowed players to cast spells for a reduced cost if they had already played another card during the same turn. This mechanic was central to the set's focus on teamwork and coalition building, reflecting the narrative of the Gatewatch planeswalkers joining forces to defend the plane of Zendikar against the Eldrazi threat.
The card's art was created by Wesley Burt, who aimed to capture the kinetic, chaotic energy of the red-aligned goblin raiding parties associated with the Zendikar setting. Upon its release, the card became a staple in aggressive deck archetypes, particularly in the Modern format, where its ability to grant haste and a power boost to the entire battlefield allowed for explosive, fast-paced turns that quickly overwhelmed opponents.
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