Reckless Handling
MATMarch of the Machine: The Aftermath/#69/2023Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.79
Cardmarket€0.23
ManaPool$0.22
TCGplayer$0.33
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.20
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.35 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.79High $1.29Low $0.59▼ 20.2%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.33TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 2.9%30d▼ 8.3%90d▼ 8.3%
90d high
$0.39
90d low
$0.32
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.33
March of the Machine: The Aftermath
- Down 8.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 15% below its 90 day high of $0.39.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (4 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 30% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Search your library for an artifact card, reveal it, put it into your hand, shuffle, then discard a card at random. If an artifact card was discarded this way, Reckless Handling deals 2 damage to each opponent.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc12 May 2023
You can't do anything between putting the artifact card you found in your hand and discarding. You may end up discarding that card. But hey, if you do, 2 damage!
wotc12 May 2023
You discard a card at random even if you didn't find an artifact card in your library.
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About this card
Reckless Handling
Reckless Handling is a Sorcery, with mana cost {1}{R} (mana value 2). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.33 (down 8.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Reckless Handling FAQ
How much is Reckless Handling worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Reckless Handling is $0.33. It is down 8.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.32 to $0.39.
What is the cheapest printing of Reckless Handling?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from March of the Machine: The Aftermath at $0.33 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Reckless Handling?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from March of the Machine: The Aftermath at $14.07 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Reckless Handling are there?
Reckless Handling has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Reckless Handling first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MAT #69, released 2023-05-12.
Is there a foil version of Reckless Handling?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.43 versus $0.33 for nonfoil, which is 30% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Reckless Handling legal in Commander?
Yes, Reckless Handling is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Reckless Handling legal in Modern?
Yes, Reckless Handling is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.