Recuperate
SCGScourge/#21/2003Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.04
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.07
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.06 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.07TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 22.2%90d▼ 30.0%
90d high
$0.10
90d low
$0.07
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.07
Scourge
- Down 22.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 30% below its 90 day high of $0.10.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 571% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Choose one —
• You gain 6 life.
• Prevent the next 6 damage that would be dealt to target creature this turn.
Card capabilities
InstantLife gain
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Recuperate
Recuperate is an Instant, with mana cost {3}{W} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.07 (down 22.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Recuperate FAQ
How much is Recuperate worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Recuperate is $0.07. It is down 22.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.07 to $0.10.
What is the cheapest printing of Recuperate?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Scourge at $0.07 on TCGplayer.
What set was Recuperate first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SCG #21, released 2003-05-26.
Is there a foil version of Recuperate?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.47 versus $0.07 for nonfoil, which is 571% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Recuperate legal in Commander?
Yes, Recuperate is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Recuperate legal in Modern?
Recuperate is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Recuperate legal in Standard?
Recuperate is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Recuperate do?
Recuperate is an Instant with mana cost {3}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Choose one — • You gain 6 life. • Prevent the next 6 damage that would be dealt to target creature this turn.".