Hardened Scales
Hardened Scales Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hardened Scales is $2.20 (FIC #307), and the most expensive is $20.67 (SLD #2365, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $20.42, up 931.3% over 7 days, up 0.9% over 30 days, up 1130.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $20.42 (2026).
Hardened Scales Printings & Prices
Hardened Scales has 19 tracked printings across 12 sets, in nonfoil, foil, surge foil and etched finishes, including borderless, extended art, showcase, inverted, promo pack and prerelease treatments.
Sell Hardened Scales: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $13.50 cash for SLD #2365 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 36% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2365 | Foil | $13.50 | $20.99 | 36% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2365 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2365 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | $19.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2365 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PIP #998 | Surge Foil | $6.50 | $12.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PIP #728 | Surge Foil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PKTK #133p | Foil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | PIP #998 | Surge Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WOT #55 | Foil | $4.50 | $8.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PKTK #133s | Foil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
Hardened Scales Rules Text & Legality
If one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on a creature you control, that many plus one +1/+1 counters are put on it instead.
Hardened Scales is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Hardened Scales Rulings
- Sep 1, 2023 Each additional Hardened Scales you control will increase the number of +1/+1 counters placed on a creature you control by one.
- Sep 1, 2023 If a creature you control would enter the battlefield with a number of +1/+1 counters on it, it enters with that many plus one instead.
- Sep 1, 2023 If two or more effects attempt to modify how many counters would be put on a creature you control, you choose the order to apply those effects, no matter who controls the sources of those effects.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hardened Scales has been reprinted 29 times. The Fallout reprint cut the price 61% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #272 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $2.72 | $2.61 | $1.91 | $1.94 |
| SOC #272 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FIC #307 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FIC #307 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | $1.04 | $1.16 | $1.48 | $2.16 |
| PIP #200 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Standard | $1.91 | $0.62 | $0.74 | $1.08 |
| PIP #998 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Extended Art | — | $4.04 | $1.91 | $2.82 |
| PIP #470 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Extended Art | — | $1.60 | $0.93 | $1.43 |
| PIP #728 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Standard | — | $2.00 | $1.49 | $1.45 |
| PIP #470 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Extended Art | — | $3.22 | $1.36 | $1.25 |
| PIP #200 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Standard | — | $1.45 | $0.97 | $2.19 |
SOC #272 
FIC #307 
PIP #200 Showing the 10 most recent of 29 printings.
Hardened Scales in Commander
Hardened Scales is the #186 most-played card on EDHREC, up 2 places over the last 30 days.
Hardened Scales FAQ
How much is Hardened Scales worth?
Hardened Scales is worth about $20.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $2.20 to $20.67 across 19 tracked printings.
Is Hardened Scales legal in Commander?
Yes — Hardened Scales is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Hardened Scales been reprinted?
Yes — Hardened Scales has been reprinted 29 times, with 19 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hardened Scales expensive?
Hardened Scales holds a $20.42 price because Commander demand is high (#186 on EDHREC) and even with 29 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.