Phyrexian Scuta
Phyrexian Scuta Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Phyrexian Scuta is $0.08 (DMR #100, Foil), and the most expensive is $31.46 (PLS #51, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.12, flat over 7 days, down 14.3% over 30 days, up 9.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.14 (2026).
Phyrexian Scuta Printings & Prices
Phyrexian Scuta has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Phyrexian Scuta: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $36.00 cash for PLS #51 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLS #51 | Foil | $36.00 | $59.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #51 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLS #51 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #51 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #100 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | WC01 #tvdl51 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.79 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #100 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Phyrexian Scuta Rules Text & Legality
Kicker—Pay 3 life. (You may pay 3 life in addition to any other costs as you cast this spell.)
If this creature was kicked, it enters with two +1/+1 counters on it.
Phyrexian Scuta is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Phyrexian Scuta Rulings
- Nov 8, 2024 If a card or token enters as a copy of a permanent, the new permanent isn't kicked, even if the original was.
- Nov 8, 2024 If a spell's kicker cost was paid, the spell is "kicked."
- Nov 8, 2024 If you copy a kicked spell on the stack, the copy is also kicked. If the copied spell is a permanent spell, the token the copy of that spell becomes when it enters is also kicked.
- Nov 8, 2024 If you put a permanent with a kicker ability onto the battlefield without casting it, you can't kick it.
- Nov 8, 2024 The kicker ability doesn't let you pay a kicker cost more than once.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Phyrexian Scuta has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMR #100 | 2023-01-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DMR #100 | 2023-01-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WC01 #tvdl51 | 2001-08-08 | Rare | Standard |
| PLS #51 | 2001-02-05 | Rare | Standard |
| PLS #51 | 2001-02-05 | Rare | Standard |
DMR #100 
WC01 #tvdl51 
PLS #51 Phyrexian Scuta in Commander
Phyrexian Scuta is the #28,637 most-played card on EDHREC, down 144 places over the last 30 days.
Phyrexian Scuta FAQ
How much is Phyrexian Scuta worth?
Phyrexian Scuta is worth about $0.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.12 to $31.46 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Phyrexian Scuta legal in Commander?
Yes — Phyrexian Scuta is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Phyrexian Scuta been reprinted?
Yes — Phyrexian Scuta has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Phyrexian Scuta cheap?
Phyrexian Scuta trades at about $0.12 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,637 on EDHREC).