Reckless Scholar
Archenemy: Nicol Bolas 27 • uncommon
- Set
- Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
- Collector number
- 27
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
tap: Target player draws a card, then discards a card.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Reckless Scholar originated as a common card in the Exodus set, released in 1998, and has since been reprinted in various supplemental products including the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas set. The card depicts a scholar consumed by his search for knowledge, reflecting the game's long-standing mechanical theme of card filtering through the blue color pie. The illustration, created by artist Adam Rex, captures the chaotic nature of the character's descent into madness as he prioritizes discovery over personal well-being.
The Archenemy: Nicol Bolas edition features a distinct border style and set symbol, positioning the card as a tool for the 'archenemy' player to maintain hand advantage while battling multiple opponents. By the time of this reprint, Reckless Scholar was well-established within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem as a reliable, if fragile, utility creature. It is regarded by collectors and players alike as a quintessential example of early blue-aligned library manipulation that maintains a consistent narrative voice across its multiple printings.
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