Reckless Scholar
Archenemy: Nicol Bolas · #27

Reckless Scholar

Reckless Scholar is a Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas (27) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.26
Cardmarket trend €0.11
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Reckless Scholar suits collectors and players working on Archenemy: Nicol Bolas who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Reckless Scholar from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas?

Reckless Scholar is a Creature — Human Wizard in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas numbered 27. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Reckless Scholar (27) from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas.

What is Reckless Scholar worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.26 for Reckless Scholar. Low and high spread runs $0.26 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; Normal: $0.26. This printing is from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetArchenemy: Nicol Bolas
Number27
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.26
Cardmarket EUR€0.11
cardmarket $0.11
Normal $0.26

Card stats

ColorsU
Power2

How collectible is Reckless Scholar?

Reckless Scholar is a Uncommon printing in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Reckless Scholar?

Reckless Scholar lists as Creature — Human Wizard. Artist: Steve Prescott. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Reckless Scholar (27) from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Reckless Scholar is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.26 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; Normal: $0.26).
  • Mana cost {2}{U} and type line Creature — Human Wizard help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Reckless Scholar from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas?

Reckless Scholar is a Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas numbered 27 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Reckless Scholar worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded Reckless Scholar. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Reckless Scholar?

Reckless Scholar is catalogued as Uncommon in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Reckless Scholar legal in Commander or Standard?

Reckless Scholar shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Reckless Scholar near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.26. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.