Harsh Scrutiny
KLDKaladesh/#85/2016Uncommon
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.19
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.29
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.29TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 11.5%30d▲ 16.0%90d▲ 31.8%
90d high
$0.29
90d low
$0.20
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.29
Kaladesh
- Up 16.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.29.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 90% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a creature card from it. That player discards that card. Scry 1.
Keywords
Scry
Card capabilities
Sorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc20 Sept 2016
You scry 1 even if that player has no creature card to discard.
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About this card
Harsh Scrutiny
Harsh Scrutiny is a Sorcery, with mana cost {B} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.29 (up 16.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Harsh Scrutiny FAQ
How much is Harsh Scrutiny worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Harsh Scrutiny is $0.29. It is up 16.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.20 to $0.29.
What is the cheapest printing of Harsh Scrutiny?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Kaladesh at $0.29 on TCGplayer.
What set was Harsh Scrutiny first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from KLD #85, released 2016-09-30.
Is there a foil version of Harsh Scrutiny?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.55 versus $0.29 for nonfoil, which is 90% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Harsh Scrutiny legal in Commander?
Yes, Harsh Scrutiny is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Harsh Scrutiny legal in Modern?
Yes, Harsh Scrutiny is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Harsh Scrutiny legal in Standard?
Harsh Scrutiny is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Harsh Scrutiny do?
Harsh Scrutiny is a Sorcery with mana cost {B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a creature card from it. That player discards that card. Scry 1.".