Quick Answer

Swift Reckoning is a uncommon Sorcery from ORI (ORI) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Swift Reckoning MTG card

Swift Reckoning

Sorcery

Card Text

Spell mastery — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, you may cast this spell as though it had flash. (You may cast it any time you could cast an instant.) Destroy target tapped creature.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 ORI ORI 🎨 Chris Rahn
Spell mastery

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$0.04
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$0.25
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.09
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€0.19
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Prices updated: 2026-03-04
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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swift Reckoning? Basics

Swift Reckoning is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Spell mastery — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, you may cast this spell as though it had flash. (You may cast it any time you could cast an instant.) Destroy target tapped creature."

How much mana does Swift Reckoning cost to cast? Basics

Swift Reckoning has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Swift Reckoning's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Swift Reckoning has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Swift Reckoning's current oracle text is: "Spell mastery — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, you may cast this spell as though it had flash. (You may cast it any time you could cast an instant.) Destroy target tapped creature."

What is the current price of Swift Reckoning? Pricing

The current market price for Swift Reckoning is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

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

Where can I buy Swift Reckoning? Pricing

You can purchase Swift Reckoning 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.

Swift Reckoning normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.25

Is Swift Reckoning legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Swift Reckoning in Standard is not available.

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

Is Swift Reckoning legal in Modern? Legality

Swift Reckoning is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Swift Reckoning legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Swift Reckoning 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 Swift Reckoning legal in Pioneer? Legality

Swift Reckoning is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Swift Reckoning legal in Legacy? Legality

Swift Reckoning is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Swift Reckoning legal in Vintage? Legality

Swift Reckoning 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 Swift Reckoning legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Swift Reckoning 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 Swift Reckoning from? Details

This printing of Swift Reckoning is from ORI (ORI), with collector number 35.

Swift Reckoning may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Swift Reckoning's rarity? Details

Swift Reckoning is a uncommon card in ORI.

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

Who illustrated Swift Reckoning? Details

Swift Reckoning was illustrated by Chris Rahn.

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

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