Magic: The Gathering

Reckless Impulse

Innistrad: Crimson Vow 174 • common

Set: Innistrad: Crimson Vow
Collector number: 174
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Mathias Kollros
Market price: $1.51

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$1.51market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$1.29 – $1.76 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card, this sorcery serves as an accessible tool for players looking to generate card advantage by quickly cycling through their deck. Its inclusion in this specific set grounds it in a gothic, atmospheric landscape, making it a functional staple for those who value efficient resource management during play.

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Card face

What it does

Exile the top two cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards.

A stitcher looks at their creation and sees the result of years of study and hours of toil. A devil sees a new plaything.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Reckless Impulse was introduced in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Innistrad: Crimson Vow. Designed as a common-rarity sorcery, it serves as a piece of 'impulse draw' card advantage, allowing players to exile the top two cards of their library and play them until the end of their next turn. This design mechanic reflects the set's thematic focus on the volatile and desperate nature of the vampire-centric gothic horror setting.

The artwork was commissioned from Mathias Kollros, who sought to capture the card's theme of erratic, high-stakes decision-making. Through his evocative use of light and shadow, Kollros depicts a character caught in a moment of frantic action. The card was well-received by the competitive community for its utility in red-based aggressive decks, establishing itself as a staple of the color's identity in various constructed formats.

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