Reconnaissance
Secret Lair Drop 1575★ • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1575★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Josh Newton & Scott Okumura
- Finish
- Foil
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.)
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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Where it came from
Reconnaissance originated as a rare card in the 1998 Magic: The Gathering set Exodus, part of the Rath Cycle. It was designed to provide white-aligned utility in combat, allowing players to remove their creatures from combat after dealing damage but before the combat damage step concluded. The card was conceived during a period where Wizards of the Coast was experimenting with complex rules interactions involving combat phases and creature evasion.
This specific iteration, numbered 1575★, was released as part of a Secret Lair Drop Series, which reimagines classic cards with thematic artistic direction. The design for this release utilized a distinct, curated aesthetic intended to appeal to collectors who favor stylistic uniformity across their decks. Upon release, it was well-received by the Commander format community, where its ability to protect creatures while maximizing offensive output remains a strategic staple.
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