Scalelord Reckoner
Mana Cost:
Type: Creature — Dragon
Oracle Text:
Flying
Whenever a Dragon you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, destroy target nonland permanent that player controls.
Power/Toughness: 4/4
Rarity: rare
Prints: View all prints (1) →
Expansion: Mystery Booster 2
Price ( USD): $1.60
USD: $1.60 · EUR: €3.75
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Character Background
Scalelord Reckoner reads like a midrange/value anchor for a Dragon tribal shell: as a sturdy 4/4 flyer for {3}{W}{W}, it converts any targeted removal or interaction directed at your Dragons into a one-sided permanent-killing blow, swinging tempo and card advantage in your favor. Thematically it feels like a vengeful dragon commander that punishes opponents for trying to answer your threats, and practically it discourages spot removal while forcing opponents into worse plays. Build around it with redundancy—multiple Dragons and recursion—to increase activation frequency, and include protection (hexproof, counterspells, or equipment like haste/hexproof enablers) so opponents must either overcommit to answers or eat the consequence. Specific synergy: Dragon tribal anthems and effects that make your Dragons attractive targets (big auras or combat buffs) maximize value, while nonland destruction targets are best chosen to remove opponents’ mana dorks, artifacts, or planeswalkers. Fits best as a midrange/value piece that punishes interaction and accelerates board control.
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