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Stern Scolding The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth MTG card
LTR #71 · Art by Valera Lutfullina
LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth#71Uncommon

Stern Scolding

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#11,267 Down 161 in 30 days
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Where to Buy and Sell Stern Scolding

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Stern Scolding in Sealed Products

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Stern Scolding Printings & Prices

Stern Scolding has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, silver foil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.

LTR set symbol, UncommonLTR #71
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LTR set symbol, UncommonLTR #522
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HOC set symbol, UncommonHOC #183

Sell Stern Scolding: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomLTR #522Silver Foil
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Card KingdomLTR #522Nonfoil
Card KingdomHOC #183Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncLTR #71Foil
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Card KingdomLTR #71Nonfoil

Stern Scolding Rules Text & Legality

Stern Scolding

Counter target creature spell with power or toughness 2 or less.

"Fool of a Took! This is a serious journey, not a Hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance. Now be quiet!"

Stern Scolding is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Stern Scolding has been reprinted 4 times.

  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Showcase, foilLTR #522
  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · ShowcaseLTR #522
  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earthLTR #71
  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · foilLTR #71

Stern Scolding in Commander

Stern Scolding is the #11,267 most-played card on EDHREC, down 161 places over the last 30 days.

#11,267 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 161 in 30 days

Stern Scolding FAQ

How much is Stern Scolding worth?

Stern Scolding is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Stern Scolding legal in Commander?

Yes. Stern Scolding is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Stern Scolding been reprinted?

Yes. Stern Scolding has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Stern Scolding cheap?

Stern Scolding trades at about $0.25; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,267 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Stern Scolding?

Cards that fill a similar role include Essence Scatter, Remove Soul, Essence Capture.