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Scythe Specter
CREATURE — SPECTER Rare
Starter Commander Decks EDHREC #13,489
$0.22
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7 days
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Scythe Specter Price Summary
Scythe Specter's current headline price is $0.22.
Scythe Specter Printings & Prices
3 printings
Scythe Specter has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Scythe Specter: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CMD #97 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CM2 #74 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SCD #105 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Scythe Specter Rules Text & Legality
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Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, each opponent discards a card. Each player who discarded a card with the greatest mana value among cards discarded this way loses life equal to that mana value.
Scythe Specter is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Scythe Specter Rulings
4 most recent
- Sep 22, 2011 Each opponent in turn order chooses a card to discard without revealing it, then all the chosen cards are discarded simultaneously. No one sees what the other players are discarding before deciding which card to discard.
- Sep 22, 2011 If Scythe Specter deals combat damage to multiple players simultaneously (perhaps because some of the combat damage was redirected to another player), its ability will trigger for each of those players.
- Sep 22, 2011 If there are multiple cards tied for the highest mana value, each player who discarded one of those cards will lose life equal to that mana value.
- Sep 22, 2011 In a Two-Headed Giant game, each member of the opposing team will be able to see the other's hand before deciding what to discard. If each member discards a card with the same mana value, each player will lose that much life, resulting in the team losing life equal to twice that mana value.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Scythe Specter has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCD #105 | 2022-12-02 | Rare | Standard |
| CM2 #74 | 2018-06-08 | Rare | Standard |
| CMD #97 | 2011-06-17 | Rare | Standard |
CM2 #74 
CMD #97 Scythe Specter in Commander
Scythe Specter is the #13,489 most-played card on EDHREC, down 246 places over the last 30 days.
Scythe Specter FAQ
How much is Scythe Specter worth?
Scythe Specter is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Scythe Specter legal in Commander?
Yes — Scythe Specter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Scythe Specter been reprinted?
Yes — Scythe Specter has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Scythe Specter cheap?
Scythe Specter trades at about $0.22 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,489 on EDHREC).