Reckless Lackey arrives from Outlaws of Thunder Junction as a compact, efficient red one drop that punishes hesitation. Reckless Lackey combines first strike and haste to trade favorably on turn one and pressure life totals before blockers can position. Its sacrifice outlet for {2}{R} trades the creature for card advantage and a Treasure token, enabling further plays or a burst of mana to push through a key spell that turn. This is a practical pick for aggressive decks and Treasure synergies alike.
On the table, Reckless Lackey plays the role of tempo engine and resource converter. It wins combat early and converts itself into a card and a Treasure when you need gas. As a Near Mint English print from Outlaws of Thunder Junction and a Common rarity, it slots easily into budget decks while offering meaningful interaction with both artifact and red aggro strategies. Experienced players will value the straightforward lines it opens in tight turns.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Goblin Pirate
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – First strike, haste
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– {2}{R}, Sacrifice Reckless Lackey: Draw a card and create a Treasure token. (It’s an artifact with “T, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color.”)
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Power / Toughness – 1/2
