Purging Scythe
USGUrza's Saga/#308/1998Rare◆ Graded data
MV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.59
Cardmarket€0.38
ManaPool$0.20
TCGplayer$0.41
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.08
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.59High $0.99Low $0.49▲ 20.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.41TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 4.7%90d▼ 6.8%
90d high
$0.46
90d low
$0.41
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.41
Urza's Saga
- Down 4.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 11% below its 90 day high of $0.46.
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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
$21.00
AnyGrade 9
$19.50
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
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.
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
Does not target the creature it damages.
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About this card
Purging Scythe
Purging Scythe is an Artifact, with mana cost {5} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.41 (down 4.7% 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
Purging Scythe FAQ
How much is Purging Scythe worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Purging Scythe is $0.41. It is down 4.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.41 to $0.46.
What is the cheapest printing of Purging Scythe?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Urza's Saga at $0.41 on TCGplayer.
What set was Purging Scythe first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from USG #308, released 1998-10-12.
Is Purging Scythe legal in Commander?
Yes, Purging Scythe is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Purging Scythe legal in Modern?
Purging Scythe is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Purging Scythe legal in Standard?
Purging Scythe is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Purging Scythe do?
Purging Scythe is an Artifact with mana cost {5}. Its Oracle text reads: "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.".