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Noetic Scales Urza's Saga MTG card
USG #304 · Art by Andrew Robinson
USG set symbol, RareUrza's Saga#304Rare

Noetic Scales

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Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · USG #304 nonfoil
$11.97 −1.2% −$0.14, 7 days
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30 days
−2.4%
EDHREC rank
#15,841 Down 88 in 30 days
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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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Where to Buy and Sell Noetic Scales

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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.

USG set symbol, RareUSG #304
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Noetic Scales Rules Text & Legality

Noetic Scales

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.

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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, 1998USG set symbol, RareUrza'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.

#15,841 EDHREC rank
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.