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Ian the Reckless
Price tag $0.19

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

#2975 Current Rank
#3475 Last Week
#2650 Past 2 Years

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.

Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+11% Synergy $0.19
Impractical Joke Impractical Joke
+5% Synergy $0.20
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
+5% Synergy $0.49
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-1% Synergy $0.76

High Synergy Cards

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

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+83% Synergy $2.69
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+81% Synergy $4.17
Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
+73% Synergy $0.17
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+60% Synergy $0.77
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+57% Synergy $13.56
Auntie Blyte, Bad Influence Auntie Blyte, Bad Influence
+56% Synergy $8.88
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+56% Synergy $2.53
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+56% Synergy $1.64
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+56% Synergy $14.82
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+53% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+52% Synergy $3.53
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+52% Synergy $1.11
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+50% Synergy $30.98
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+49% Synergy $12.74
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+48% Synergy $4.73
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+46% Synergy $6.54
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+45% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+42% Synergy $1.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $108.02
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $43.04
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $15.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20

Creatures

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

Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+41% Synergy $3.56
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+38% Synergy $0.25
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+36% Synergy $13.02
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+30% Synergy $25.00
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+30% Synergy $0.34
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+27% Synergy $4.60
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+27% Synergy $5.72
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+25% Synergy $2.07
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+25% Synergy $3.02
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+22% Synergy $0.29
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+20% Synergy $0.34
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+20% Synergy $4.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.31
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+16% Synergy $1.12
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+16% Synergy $0.26
Atraxa's Skitterfang Atraxa's Skitterfang
+16% Synergy $0.22
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+15% Synergy $2.31
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+14% Synergy $1.24
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+14% Synergy $9.98
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+14% Synergy $0.32
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+13% Synergy $0.22
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+13% Synergy $5.49
Crimson Caravaneer Crimson Caravaneer
+11% Synergy $0.31
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+10% Synergy $5.88
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+10% Synergy $2.73
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+10% Synergy $0.40
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+10% Synergy $5.40
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+10% Synergy $0.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.33
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+9% Synergy $0.30
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+9% Synergy $0.52
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+9% Synergy $0.47
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+8% Synergy $7.47
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
+8% Synergy $0.30
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+7% Synergy $2.86
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+6% Synergy $2.43
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
+6% Synergy $0.13
Mysterious Stranger Mysterious Stranger
+6% Synergy $0.37
Powder Ganger Powder Ganger
+6% Synergy $0.24
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+5% Synergy $25.16
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+5% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+4% Synergy $2.43
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.24
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+2% Synergy $2.71
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+2% Synergy $0.30
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
-1% Synergy $25.78
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-1% Synergy $1.36
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
-1% Synergy $26.46
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
-2% Synergy $21.02
Anger Anger
-3% Synergy $0.41

Instants

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

Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+40% Synergy $0.52
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+28% Synergy $4.29
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+19% Synergy $0.50
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+15% Synergy $5.56
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+11% Synergy $0.38
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $3.36
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+10% Synergy $0.33
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+10% Synergy $0.24
Rush of Blood Rush of Blood
+9% Synergy $0.14
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $7.26
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+6% Synergy $4.41
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.63
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.30
Arcbond Arcbond
+4% Synergy $2.51
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+3% Synergy $5.14
Fling Fling
+3% Synergy $0.27
Big Score Big Score
+2% Synergy $0.53
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $0.70
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.31
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $67.12
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-1% Synergy $10.94
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-3% Synergy $1.50
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-5% Synergy $12.06
Expedite Expedite
-5% Synergy $1.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $16.68
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $11.50
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $13.10
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-23% Synergy $0.92

Sorceries

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

Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+34% Synergy $2.42
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+26% Synergy $0.32
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+13% Synergy $4.53
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+13% Synergy $0.94
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+10% Synergy $0.32
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $13.92
Megaton's Fate Megaton's Fate
+8% Synergy $0.29
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+7% Synergy $0.37
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $7.76
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.25
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.30
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+3% Synergy $1.29
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+1% Synergy $4.05
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $7.17
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $6.80
Full Throttle Full Throttle
0% Synergy $5.80
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-1% Synergy $0.28
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $2.57
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $2063.83
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-3% Synergy $1.75
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.91
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $1.53
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Batterbone Batterbone
+46% Synergy $0.25
Batterskull Batterskull
+42% Synergy $4.34
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+40% Synergy $0.36
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+37% Synergy $1.64
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+34% Synergy $1.17
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+34% Synergy $1.35
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+33% Synergy $45.61
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+33% Synergy $14.39
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+32% Synergy $4.79
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+31% Synergy $26.88
Junk Jet Junk Jet
+31% Synergy $0.28
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+28% Synergy $12.01
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+28% Synergy $2.42
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $5.78
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+27% Synergy $13.69
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+27% Synergy $3.65
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+24% Synergy $0.66
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+22% Synergy $0.41
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+21% Synergy $0.44
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+21% Synergy $0.93
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+18% Synergy $0.56
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+16% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+15% Synergy $6.54
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+15% Synergy $41.06
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+14% Synergy $1.61
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+14% Synergy $0.29
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+13% Synergy $0.27
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+12% Synergy $3.15
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+12% Synergy $0.76
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+11% Synergy $39.40
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+11% Synergy $0.17
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+10% Synergy $0.66
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+10% Synergy $1.44
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+10% Synergy $0.16
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+10% Synergy $0.33
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+10% Synergy $5.14
T-45 Power Armor T-45 Power Armor
+10% Synergy $0.90
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+10% Synergy $0.23
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $7.90
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $9.51
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+8% Synergy $3.22
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+8% Synergy $3.01
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+7% Synergy $31.73
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+7% Synergy $7.81
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+6% Synergy $0.23
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+6% Synergy $0.83
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+5% Synergy $2.77
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.44
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-21% Synergy $12.37

Enchantments

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

Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+48% Synergy $0.37
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+43% Synergy $0.29
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+43% Synergy $1.63
Pain for All Pain for All
+34% Synergy $0.41
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+28% Synergy $0.27
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+19% Synergy $0.13
Super State Super State
+17% Synergy $21.17
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+16% Synergy $3.28
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+12% Synergy $17.15
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+11% Synergy $0.11
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+10% Synergy $0.32
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.27
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.29
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+7% Synergy $0.23
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+7% Synergy $0.26
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+7% Synergy $0.31
Volcanic Strength Volcanic Strength
+7% Synergy $0.07
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+6% Synergy $2.20
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+6% Synergy $0.19
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+6% Synergy $0.18
Vault 21: House Gambit Vault 21: House Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.31
Furor of the Bitten Furor of the Bitten
+6% Synergy $0.11
Repercussion Repercussion
+5% Synergy $9.52
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+5% Synergy $1.65
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.45
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+5% Synergy $0.83
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+5% Synergy $0.25
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+5% Synergy $19.18
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+5% Synergy $0.61
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.37
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $33.03
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+3% Synergy $3.42
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.40
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+2% Synergy $1.72
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+1% Synergy $6.52
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
0% Synergy $13.06
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.54
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-5% Synergy $2.45
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-9% Synergy $6.96

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+6% Synergy $6.39

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+34% Synergy $0.38
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+20% Synergy $11.15
Junktown Junktown
+14% Synergy $0.27
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+13% Synergy $3.01
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+13% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $2.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.33
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+10% Synergy $18.98
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+10% Synergy $0.40
Diamond City Diamond City
+9% Synergy $4.05
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $13.15
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $1.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $40.73
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $11.03
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+2% Synergy $0.80
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $7.44
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $16.96
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-2% Synergy $1.74
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-7% Synergy $0.25
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-7% Synergy $2.26
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-7% Synergy $7.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $51.37
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-9% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+8% Synergy $18.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $11.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $1.10
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.59
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.51
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $35.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $2.20
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-14% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.33
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.63
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.36
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.54
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.71
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.91
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $16.68

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