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Imperial Recruiter
SLZ · The Zeta Set #182 · Rare · released 2026-09-02
{2}{R}
Creature — Human Advisor
When this creature enters, search your library for a creature card with power 2 or less, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Imperial Recruiter is a rare red creature from The Zeta Set (2026). It has been printed 12 times across 9 sets, from 1999 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $13.05 to $135.24 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Imperial Recruiter in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (12)
Prices range from $13.05 to $135.24 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Modern Horizons 2 at $13.05.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portal Three Kingdoms | 113 | Uncommon | $135.24 | — |
| Masters Edition II | 130 | Rare | — | — |
| Judge Gift Cards 2013 | 3 | Rare | — | $93.74 |
| Masters 25 | 136 | Mythic | $14.67 | $20.65 |
| Double Masters | 131 | Mythic | $15.41 | $16.62 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 314 | Mythic | $16.03 | $33.05 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 281 | Mythic | $13.05 | $17.87 |
| Magic Online Promos | 91277 | Mythic | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2244 | Mythic | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 303 | Rare | — | — |
| The Zeta Set This page | 182 | Rare | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 61 | Rare | — | — |
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2008-10-01If a creature card has "*" in its power, the ability that defines its power works in all zones.
- 2004-10-04Because the "search" requires you to find a card with certain characteristics, you don't have to find the card if you don't want to.
Frequently asked questions
Is Imperial Recruiter legal in Commander?
Yes — Imperial Recruiter is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Imperial Recruiter legal in?
Imperial Recruiter is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Imperial Recruiter been printed?
Imperial Recruiter has been printed 12 times across 9 sets, from 1999 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Imperial Recruiter?
The cheapest printing is Modern Horizons 2 (#281) at about $13.05.
Who illustrated Imperial Recruiter?
This printing of Imperial Recruiter was illustrated by MSCHF.