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Hardened Scales Final Fantasy Commander MTG card
FIC #307 · Art by Takayama Toshiaki
FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy Commander#307Rare

Hardened Scales

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TCGplayer market · FIC #307 nonfoil
$2.09 +18.1% +$0.32, 7 days
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30 days
+9.4%
EDHREC rank
#187 Down 2 in 30 days

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Hardened Scales Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.09, up 18.1% over 7 days, up 9.4% over 30 days, down 1.9% over 90 days.

Hardened Scales Price History

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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.

FIC set symbol, RareFIC #307
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C16 set symbol, RareC16 #152
PIP set symbol, RarePIP #200
CM2 set symbol, RareCM2 #138
LCC set symbol, RareLCC #243
SOC set symbol, RareSOC #272
40K set symbol, Rare40K #215
2X2 set symbol, Rare2X2 #151
KTK set symbol, RareKTK #133
PKTK set symbol, RarePKTK #133p
Promo Pack
WOT set symbol, RareWOT #55
BorderlessShowcase
2X2 set symbol, Rare2X2 #369
Borderless
2X2 set symbol, Rare2X2 #462
Inverted
PIP set symbol, RarePIP #470
Extended Art
40K set symbol, Rare40K #215★
PKTK set symbol, RarePKTK #133s
PrereleaseDate-stamped
PIP set symbol, RarePIP #728
PIP set symbol, RarePIP #998
Extended Art
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2365
Borderless

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CoolStuffIncSLD #2365Foil
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Card KingdomSLD #2365Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2365Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncPIP #998Surge Foil
Card KingdomPIP #728Surge Foil
Card KingdomPKTK #133pFoil
Card Kingdom2X2 #462Etched
CoolStuffIncPIP #470Nonfoil
Card KingdomPIP #998Surge Foil

Hardened Scales Rules Text & Legality

Hardened Scales

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.

"Naga shed their scales. We wear ours with pride." —Golran, dragonscale captain

Hardened Scales is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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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 28 times. The Fallout reprint cut the price 61% in 30 days.

  • Nov 17, 2023LCC set symbol, RareThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan CommanderLCC #243
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, RareFallout · foilPIP #200
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, RareFallout · Extended Art, foilPIP #470
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, RareFallout · surge foilPIP #728
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, RareFallout · Extended ArtPIP #470
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, RareFallout · Extended Art, surge foilPIP #998
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, RareFalloutPIP #200
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy CommanderFIC #307
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy Commander · surge foilFIC #307
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #272

Showing the 10 most recent of 28 printings.

Hardened Scales in Commander

Hardened Scales is the #187 most-played card on EDHREC, down 2 places over the last 30 days.

#187 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 2 in 30 days

Hardened Scales FAQ

How much is Hardened Scales worth?

Hardened Scales is worth about $2.09 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 28 times, with 19 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Hardened Scales cheap?

Hardened Scales trades at about $2.09; 28 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Hardened Scales?

Cards that fill a similar role include Branching Evolution, Conclave Mentor, Winding Constrictor.