Noetic Scales
USGUrza's Saga/#304/1998Rare◆ Graded data
MV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$10.99
Cardmarket€9.09
ManaPool$5.88
TCGplayer$12.09
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$4.60
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.11 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $10.99High $13.99Low $9.99▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$12.09TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 0.2%30d▼ 1.4%90d▼ 19.4%
90d high
$15.01
90d low
$11.60
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$12.09
Urza's Saga
- Down 1.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 19% below its 90 day high of $15.01.
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Graded market
Graded card prices
Graded prices are market estimates for professionally graded copies of this exact printing where sufficient market data is available.
Additional graded market
AnyGrade 9.5
$46.00
AnyGrade 9
$32.00
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
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.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2004
The number of cards in hand is counted on resolution of the ability.
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About this card
Noetic Scales
Noetic Scales is an Artifact, with mana cost {4} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $12.09 (down 1.4% over 30 days).
This exact printing has graded market data available further up the page. Graded prices reflect professionally slabbed copies; missing (grader, grade) combinations do not appear.
Frequently asked
Noetic Scales FAQ
How much is Noetic Scales worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Noetic Scales is $12.09. It is down 1.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $11.60 to $15.01.
What is the cheapest printing of Noetic Scales?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Urza's Saga at $12.09 on TCGplayer.
What set was Noetic Scales first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from USG #304, released 1998-10-12.
Is Noetic Scales legal in Commander?
Yes, Noetic Scales is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Noetic Scales legal in Modern?
Noetic Scales is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Noetic Scales legal in Standard?
Noetic Scales is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Noetic Scales do?
Noetic Scales is an Artifact with mana cost {4}. Its Oracle text reads: "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.".