Magic: The Gathering

Reconnaissance

The List EXO-17 • uncommon

Set: The List
Collector number: EXO-17
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: white mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: White
Artist: Val Mayerik
Market price: $3.80

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What it's worth

$3.80market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$3.69 – $4.95 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an enchantment from The List, this card offers a distinct tactical utility by allowing you to remove your creatures from combat after they have dealt damage but before they can be blocked or countered. Its inclusion in this curated selection highlights its enduring value for players who prioritize strategic evasion and board control.

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What it does

0 generic mana: Remove target attacking creature you control from combat and untap it. (If you activate during end of combat, the creature will untap after it deals combat damage.)

War favors the informed.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Reconnaissance was originally released in the 1999 Exodous expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed by the Wizards of the Coast development team to explore complex board state interactions. The card functions as a powerful utility enchantment that allows players to remove their creatures from combat after damage is dealt, providing a tactical advantage by protecting key units while enabling aggressive playstyles.

The artwork was commissioned from Val Mayerik, a veteran illustrator known for his dynamic contributions to the fantasy and comic genres. His design for Reconnaissance utilizes a stark, focused composition that emphasizes the theme of strategic observation and tactical withdrawal, which served to define the card's mechanical identity within the game's evolving competitive landscape.

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About

About Reconnaissance

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