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Purging Scythe Urza's Saga MTG card
USG #308 · Art by Matthew D. Wilson
USG set symbol, RareUrza's Saga#308Rare

Purging Scythe

Artifact
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · USG #308 nonfoil
$0.41 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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30 days
−4.7%
EDHREC rank
#30,943 Down 279 in 30 days
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Purging Scythe Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.41, flat over 7 days, down 4.7% over 30 days, down 6.8% over 90 days.

Purging Scythe Price History

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Purging Scythe Printings & Prices

Purging Scythe has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

USG set symbol, RareUSG #308
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Purging Scythe Rules Text & Legality

Purging Scythe

At the beginning of your upkeep, this artifact deals 2 damage to the creature with the least toughness. If two or more creatures are tied for least toughness, you choose one of them.

Purging Scythe is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Purging Scythe Rulings

  • Oct 4, 2004

    Does not target the creature it damages.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Purging Scythe has been reprinted 1 time.

  • Oct 12, 1998USG set symbol, RareUrza's SagaUSG #308

Purging Scythe in Commander

Purging Scythe is the #30,943 most-played card on EDHREC, down 279 places over the last 30 days.

#30,943 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 279 in 30 days

Purging Scythe FAQ

How much is Purging Scythe worth?

Purging Scythe is worth about $0.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Purging Scythe legal in Commander?

Yes. Purging Scythe is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Purging Scythe been reprinted?

Yes. Purging Scythe has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Purging Scythe cheap?

Purging Scythe trades at about $0.41; 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#30,943 on EDHREC).