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Ian the Reckless
Price tag $0.21

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#3400 Current Rank
#3919 Last Week
#2609 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ian the Reckless.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ian the Reckless decks.

Ticked Off Ticked Off
+4% Synergy $0.21
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+3% Synergy $0.21
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
0% Synergy $4.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ian the Reckless's abilities and overall game plan.

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+83% Synergy $2.56
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+82% Synergy $3.70
Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
+73% Synergy $0.14
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+59% Synergy $0.56
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+57% Synergy $1.58
Auntie Blyte, Bad Influence Auntie Blyte, Bad Influence
+57% Synergy $9.32
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+56% Synergy $12.94
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+56% Synergy $14.39
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+56% Synergy $2.07
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+53% Synergy $3.17

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ian the Reckless decks.

Brass Squire Brass Squire
+52% Synergy $1.03
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+50% Synergy $0.36
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+49% Synergy $6.27
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+49% Synergy $36.02
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+49% Synergy $14.78
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+45% Synergy $5.21
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+44% Synergy $0.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+43% Synergy $1.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+10% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.66

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $41.65
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $99.03
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $15.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ian the Reckless's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+40% Synergy $3.05
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+37% Synergy $0.19
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+36% Synergy $13.26
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+31% Synergy $25.84
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+31% Synergy $0.33
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+28% Synergy $4.92
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+26% Synergy $5.80
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+25% Synergy $1.73
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+25% Synergy $2.95
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+22% Synergy $0.39
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+19% Synergy $0.37
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+19% Synergy $5.01
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.31
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+16% Synergy $2.30
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+16% Synergy $0.25
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+16% Synergy $0.96
Atraxa's Skitterfang Atraxa's Skitterfang
+16% Synergy $0.21
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+14% Synergy $1.14
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+13% Synergy $9.17
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+13% Synergy $0.28
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+13% Synergy $0.16
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+12% Synergy $5.22
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+11% Synergy $5.91
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+11% Synergy $1.90
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+11% Synergy $0.35
Crimson Caravaneer Crimson Caravaneer
+11% Synergy $0.24
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+10% Synergy $5.47
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+10% Synergy $0.19
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+9% Synergy $0.22
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+8% Synergy $6.70
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.28
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+8% Synergy $0.51
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
+8% Synergy $0.28
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+6% Synergy $2.79
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+6% Synergy $2.42
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+6% Synergy $1.96
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
+6% Synergy $0.12
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+5% Synergy $24.98
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+5% Synergy $0.25
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+5% Synergy $0.57
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+5% Synergy $0.45
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+3% Synergy $4.55
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.22
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+2% Synergy $0.20
Humble Defector Humble Defector
0% Synergy $0.21
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
-1% Synergy $21.91
Anger Anger
-2% Synergy $0.52
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-2% Synergy $1.11
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
-2% Synergy $24.65
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-3% Synergy $4.71

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ian the Reckless safe.

Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+41% Synergy $0.42
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+26% Synergy $4.37
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+20% Synergy $0.48
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+17% Synergy $1.94
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+11% Synergy $0.46
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+11% Synergy $0.20
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $3.12
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+9% Synergy $0.71
Rush of Blood Rush of Blood
+9% Synergy $0.16
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $5.39
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.51
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+5% Synergy $4.62
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+4% Synergy $1.50
Arcbond Arcbond
+4% Synergy $2.13
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $68.07
Fling Fling
+3% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.26
Big Score Big Score
+2% Synergy $0.64
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.35
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $1.86
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $1.53
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-3% Synergy $9.73
Expedite Expedite
-4% Synergy $0.61
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $14.92
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-5% Synergy $9.80
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $12.32
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-13% Synergy $11.10
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $12.87
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-24% Synergy $2.89

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ian the Reckless's game plan and control the board.

Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+34% Synergy $2.24
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+26% Synergy $0.34
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+16% Synergy $0.59
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+14% Synergy $2.93
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+10% Synergy $0.29
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $14.37
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+8% Synergy $0.28
Megaton's Fate Megaton's Fate
+7% Synergy $0.32
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $7.29
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.15
Price of Freedom Price of Freedom
+5% Synergy $0.27
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.35
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+3% Synergy $1.72
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+2% Synergy $4.54
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
0% Synergy $3.97
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $5.15
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-1% Synergy $0.33
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $2.35
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $1.47
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-3% Synergy $2063.83
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.84
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.39
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-12% Synergy $1.23

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Batterbone Batterbone
+45% Synergy $0.33
Batterskull Batterskull
+43% Synergy $4.47
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+39% Synergy $0.30
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+37% Synergy $2.03
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+35% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+33% Synergy $43.69
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+33% Synergy $13.62
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+32% Synergy $1.06
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+31% Synergy $4.01
Junk Jet Junk Jet
+31% Synergy $0.30
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+30% Synergy $28.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $7.29
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+27% Synergy $3.33
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+27% Synergy $11.97
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+27% Synergy $2.73
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+26% Synergy $11.36
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+24% Synergy $0.67
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+23% Synergy $0.35
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+22% Synergy $0.87
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+21% Synergy $0.38
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+19% Synergy $0.52
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+16% Synergy $39.62
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+16% Synergy $0.24
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+14% Synergy $6.46
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+14% Synergy $0.28
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+14% Synergy $3.29
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+14% Synergy $1.61
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+14% Synergy $0.14
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+12% Synergy $0.68
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+12% Synergy $0.37
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+11% Synergy $39.15
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+11% Synergy $0.21
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+11% Synergy $1.23
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+11% Synergy $0.16
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy $7.28
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+10% Synergy $1.07
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+10% Synergy $5.36
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+10% Synergy $0.28
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+9% Synergy $8.34
T-45 Power Armor T-45 Power Armor
+9% Synergy $0.77
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $9.10
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+8% Synergy $32.10
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+8% Synergy $2.70
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+7% Synergy $3.33
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+6% Synergy $0.24
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+6% Synergy $0.79
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+6% Synergy $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.56
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-20% Synergy $11.16

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ian the Reckless's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+44% Synergy $0.22
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+44% Synergy $2.09
Pain for All Pain for All
+32% Synergy $0.58
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+31% Synergy $0.30
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+20% Synergy $0.13
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+18% Synergy $3.09
Super State Super State
+15% Synergy $17.08
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+13% Synergy $16.84
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+11% Synergy $0.08
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+11% Synergy $0.27
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+9% Synergy $0.37
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+8% Synergy $0.28
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.27
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+7% Synergy $1.47
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+7% Synergy $0.30
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+7% Synergy $0.18
Volcanic Strength Volcanic Strength
+7% Synergy $0.07
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+7% Synergy $0.32
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+6% Synergy $0.82
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.43
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+6% Synergy $0.15
Furor of the Bitten Furor of the Bitten
+6% Synergy $0.09
Vault 21: House Gambit Vault 21: House Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.32
Repercussion Repercussion
+5% Synergy $8.63
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+5% Synergy $21.32
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+5% Synergy $0.23
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+5% Synergy $0.86
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+5% Synergy $0.15
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.36
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+4% Synergy $1.60
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $31.93
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+3% Synergy $2.51
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.39
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+1% Synergy $10.83
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+1% Synergy $5.96
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+1% Synergy $1.50
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.44
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-9% Synergy $6.93
City on Fire City on Fire
-9% Synergy $11.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ian the Reckless to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+6% Synergy $6.05

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+51% Synergy $0.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+20% Synergy $9.82
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+14% Synergy $3.26
Junktown Junktown
+14% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.31
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+13% Synergy $0.24
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+11% Synergy $20.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $1.11
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+10% Synergy $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $12.99
Diamond City Diamond City
+8% Synergy $3.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $39.52
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $10.14
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+4% Synergy $1.15
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+2% Synergy $0.66
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $10.99
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $17.10
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-2% Synergy $1.68
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-6% Synergy $1.74
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-7% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-7% Synergy $5.88
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-9% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $51.56

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+9% Synergy $17.37
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $10.73
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.35
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.90
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $36.86
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.65
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-14% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ian the Reckless decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.27
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.51
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.29
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $14.92
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.84

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