The 2016 Magic: The Gathering Oath of the Gatewatch foil Reckless Bushwhacker is an Uncommon Goblin Ally card designed for aggressive play.
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Oath of the Gatewatch
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The 2016 Magic: The Gathering Oath of the Gatewatch release features Reckless Bushwhacker as a key aggressive unit for Red mana decks. This Uncommon card, numbered 116 in the OGW set, depicts a Goblin Warrior Ally that brings immediate impact to the battlefield. The foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal that collectors and players alike appreciate for its shimmering quality and durability during gameplay. In terms of mechanics, Reckless Bushwhacker offers a dynamic playstyle centered around the Surge ability. By paying an additional {1}{R}, players can cast the creature for its reduced Surge cost, allowing for faster deployment. Once it enters the battlefield, if the Surge cost was paid, it triggers a powerful effect: all other creatures you control gain +1/+0 power and Haste until the end of the turn. This synergy makes it an excellent choice for strategies that rely on flooding the board with aggressive tokens or other creatures. For collectors, this card represents a significant piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Owning a foil version of Reckless Bushwhacker allows you to own a tangible piece of this evolution. Whether you are building a competitive deck or adding to your Magic: The Gathering trading card game collection, this card provides both functional utility and aesthetic value. Its enduring design and powerful mechanics ensure it remains a staple for fans of the format.
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Reckless Bushwhacker
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Kieran Yanner
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{R}
Creature — Goblin Warrior Ally
2 / 1
R
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Surge {1}{R} (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.) Haste When this creature enters, if its surge cost was paid, other creatures you control get +1/+0 and gain haste until end of turn.
FAQ
The base Mana Cost for Reckless Bushwhacker is {2}{R}. However, if you cast another spell in the same turn, you can pay the Surge cost of {1}{R} instead.
Reckless Bushwhacker has Haste, allowing it to attack or tap for abilities the turn it is played. Its ability triggers when it enters the battlefield if its Surge cost was paid.
The Ally subtype was introduced in the Oath of the Gatewatch set to represent characters from the Planeswalker's side of the story, integrating them into gameplay with specific synergy mechanics.
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