Quick Answer

Ogre Recluse is a uncommon Creature — Ogre Warrior from BOK (BOK) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ogre Recluse MTG card

Ogre Recluse

Creature — Ogre Warrior

Card Text

Whenever a player casts a spell, tap this creature.

"Those ogres who did not embrace oni worship were cast out, cursed, and forced into hermitage, waiting for the day the oni would come for them." —*The History of Kamigawa*

Card Stats

5/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 BOK BOK 🎨 Jim Murray

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Market Prices

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$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.09
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€0.53
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ogre Recluse? Basics

Ogre Recluse is a Creature — Ogre Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a player casts a spell, tap this creature."

How much mana does Ogre Recluse cost to cast? Basics

Ogre Recluse has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Ogre Recluse's mana cost of {3}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Ogre Recluse has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Ogre Recluse's current oracle text is: "Whenever a player casts a spell, tap this creature."

What is the current price of Ogre Recluse? Pricing

The current market price for Ogre Recluse is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Ogre Recluse? Pricing

You can purchase Ogre Recluse from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Ogre Recluse normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.25

Is Ogre Recluse legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ogre Recluse in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Ogre Recluse legal in Modern? Legality

Ogre Recluse is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Ogre Recluse legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ogre Recluse is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Ogre Recluse legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ogre Recluse in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Ogre Recluse legal in Legacy? Legality

Ogre Recluse is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Ogre Recluse legal in Vintage? Legality

Ogre Recluse is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Ogre Recluse legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ogre Recluse in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Ogre Recluse from? Details

This printing of Ogre Recluse is from BOK (BOK), with collector number 113.

Ogre Recluse may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ogre Recluse's rarity? Details

Ogre Recluse is a uncommon card in BOK.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Ogre Recluse? Details

Ogre Recluse was illustrated by Jim Murray.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Ogre Recluse's power and toughness? Details

Ogre Recluse is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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