Boros Reckoner (GK1 #85) MTG

Boros Reckoner is a rare printing from GRN Guild Kit (GK1 #85), a Creature — Minotaur Wizard. Illustrated by Howard Lyon.

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Whenever this creature is dealt damage, it deals that much damage to any target.

{R/W}: This creature gains first strike until end of turn.

"Imagine a thunderstorm that's also a tactical genius. That's him."
—Dars Gostok, Firefist captain

As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.51 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.

March 14, 2017 — Boros Reckoner's first ability will trigger even if it is dealt lethal damage. For example, if it blocks a 7/7 creature, its ability will trigger and Boros Reckoner will deal 7 damage to the target.
March 14, 2017 — Damage dealt by Boros Reckoner due to its first ability isn't combat damage, even if it was combat damage that caused that ability to trigger.
March 14, 2017 — If Boros Reckoner is dealt damage by multiple sources at once, such as by two creatures blocking it, its ability triggers once and one target is dealt that much damage.