Crooked Scales
Crooked Scales Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Crooked Scales is $0.91 (PLST #MMQ-291), and the most expensive is $55.99 (MMQ #291, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.91, up 1.1% over 7 days, down 4.2% over 30 days, down 10.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.09 (2026).
Crooked Scales Printings & Prices
Crooked Scales has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Crooked Scales: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $21.00 cash for MMQ #291 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #291 | Foil | $21.00 | $34.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | MMQ #291 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #291 | Foil | $8.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #291 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MMQ #291 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #291 | Nonfoil | $0.17 | $1.29 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MMQ-291 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.79 | 90% |
Crooked Scales Rules Text & Legality
{4}, {T}: Flip a coin. If you win the flip, destroy target creature an opponent controls. If you lose the flip, destroy target creature you control unless you pay {3} and repeat this process.
Crooked Scales is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Crooked Scales Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If you pay the {3}, you do not choose a new pair of targets when it repeats. This means that if you lose the flip, you have the choice of having your creature destroyed or paying {3} to try again to win the flip. If you lose again, you get the same choice, and so on. You can keep trying to destroy your opponent’s creature as long as you have mana to pay.
- Oct 4, 2004 You choose both targets on activation, so you can only activate this when you can legally choose both targets.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Crooked Scales has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #MMQ-291 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #291 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #291 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #MMQ-291 
MMQ #291 Crooked Scales in Commander
Crooked Scales is the #14,335 most-played card on EDHREC, down 115 places over the last 30 days.
Crooked Scales FAQ
How much is Crooked Scales worth?
Crooked Scales is worth about $0.91 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.91 to $55.99 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Crooked Scales legal in Commander?
Yes — Crooked Scales is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Crooked Scales been reprinted?
Yes — Crooked Scales has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Crooked Scales cheap?
Crooked Scales trades at about $0.91 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,335 on EDHREC).