Coercive Recruiter

Commander Legends (CMR) #169 · Rare · Creature — Orc Pirate

Mana cost: {4}{R}

Whenever this creature or another Pirate you control enters, gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. Until end of turn, it gains haste and becomes a Pirate in addition to its other types.

"Choose, vampire: our hat on your head, or no hat, no head."

Power/toughness 4/3 · Illustrated by Randy Vargas · Released November 20, 2020

Prices

Nonfoil price since July 15, 2026: down $0.04 USD (11.8%) to $0.30 USD; low $0.30 USD, high $0.41 USD.

Printings

  1. The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander #222 (LCC) · Rare · 2023 · $0.29 USD
  2. Magic Online Promos #86046 (PRM) · Rare · 2020
  3. Commander Legends #169 (this printing) · Rare · 2020 · $0.30 USD
  4. Commander Legends #662 (CMR) · Rare · 2020 · $1.69 USD

Legality

Rulings

  1. 2020-11-10 · wotc — Coercive Recruiter's ability can target any creature, even one that's untapped or one you already control. It can even target itself or the creature that caused the ability to trigger.
  2. 2020-11-10 · wotc — Gaining control of a creature doesn't cause you to gain control of any Auras or Equipment attached to it.

Played in these commander decks

  1. Admiral Brass, Unsinkable · in 87% of 46 decks
  2. Don Andres, the Renegade · in 60% of 45 decks
  3. The Jolly Balloon Man · in 16% of 49 decks

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