Noetic Scales
Noetic Scales Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Noetic Scales is $15.59 (USG #304). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $15.59, down 3.5% over 7 days, down 5.7% over 30 days, down 17.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $21.17 (2026).
Noetic Scales Printings & Prices
Noetic Scales has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Noetic Scales: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.60 cash for USG #304; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 58% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | USG #304 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | USG #304 | Nonfoil | $4.60 | $10.99 | 58% |
Noetic Scales Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, return to its owner's hand each creature that player controls with power greater than the number of cards in their hand.
Noetic Scales is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Noetic Scales Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The number of cards in hand is counted on resolution of the ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Noetic Scales has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USG #304 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
USG #304 Noetic Scales in Commander
Noetic Scales is the #15,469 most-played card on EDHREC, down 85 places over the last 30 days.
Noetic Scales FAQ
How much is Noetic Scales worth?
Noetic Scales is worth about $15.59 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026.
Is Noetic Scales legal in Commander?
Yes — Noetic Scales is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Noetic Scales been reprinted?
Yes — Noetic Scales has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Noetic Scales expensive?
Noetic Scales holds a $15.59 price because supply is limited to a single printing.