Scythe of the Wretched
Scythe of the Wretched Price Summary
As of Aug 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Scythe of the Wretched is $7.65 (MRD #239), and the most expensive is $37.65 (MRD #239, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.65, up 0.3% over 7 days, down 8.1% over 30 days, down 15.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.10 (2026).
Scythe of the Wretched Printings & Prices
Scythe of the Wretched has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Scythe of the Wretched: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $9.20 cash for MRD #239 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #239 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #239 | Foil | $9.20 | $22.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #239 | Nonfoil | $4.20 | $7.49 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #239 | Nonfoil | $3.50 | — | — |
Scythe of the Wretched Rules Text & Legality
Equipped creature gets +2/+2.
Whenever a creature dealt damage by equipped creature this turn dies, return that card to the battlefield under your control. Attach this Equipment to that creature.
Equip {4}
Scythe of the Wretched is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Scythe of the Wretched Rulings
- Dec 1, 2004 If the card isn't a creature when it comes back onto the battlefield, then Scythe of the Wretched won't move onto it.
- Dec 1, 2004 Scythe of the Wretched needs to equip your creature when the other creature goes to the graveyard for the ability to trigger, but it doesn't matter whether the Scythe equipped your creature when the damage was actually dealt.
- Dec 1, 2004 The Scythe's ability triggers even if something other than the damage dealt by the equipped creature causes the creature to be put into a graveyard that turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Scythe of the Wretched has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRD #239 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #239 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
MRD #239 Scythe of the Wretched in Commander
Scythe of the Wretched is the #13,507 most-played card on EDHREC, down 129 places over the last 30 days.
Scythe of the Wretched FAQ
How much is Scythe of the Wretched worth?
Scythe of the Wretched is worth about $7.65 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 4, 2026. Prices range from $7.65 to $37.65 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Scythe of the Wretched legal in Commander?
Yes — Scythe of the Wretched is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Scythe of the Wretched been reprinted?
Yes — Scythe of the Wretched has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Scythe of the Wretched expensive?
Scythe of the Wretched holds a $7.65 price because supply is limited to a single printing.