
Noetic Scales
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −2.4%
- EDHREC rank
- #15,841 Down 88 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy USG #304 nonfoil
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Noetic Scales Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $11.97, down 1.2% over 7 days, down 2.4% over 30 days, down 20.3% over 90 days.
Noetic Scales Price History
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Reprints in this period
Noetic Scales price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $11.97.
Where to Buy and Sell Noetic Scales
Every market we track for USG #304 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.
Noetic Scales in Sealed Products
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Noetic Scales Printings & Prices
Noetic Scales has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Noetic Scales: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | USG #304 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | USG #304 | Nonfoil |
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PreDHLegal
- PremodernLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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.
- Oct 12, 1998Urza's SagaUSG #304
Noetic Scales in Commander
Noetic Scales is the #15,841 most-played card on EDHREC, down 88 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 88 in 30 days
Noetic Scales FAQ
How much is Noetic Scales worth?
Noetic Scales is worth about $11.97 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $11.97 price because supply is limited to a single printing.
What can I play instead of Noetic Scales?
Cards that fill a similar role include Ensnaring Bridge, Sunken Hope, Umbilicus.





