Hardened Scales
Enchantment · Rare
Hardened Scales is currently worth about $2.13 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 8 copies.
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Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Enchantment
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2018
- Artist
- Mark Winters
Playability
#186 most-played card on EDHREC — Format staple
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 2365 | Rare | $20.37 | $20.81 |
| Fallout | 998 | Rare | — | $12.39 |
| Fallout | 728 | Rare | — | $9.66 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 215★ | Rare | — | $8.45 |
| Khans of Tarkir Promos | 133s | Rare | — | $7.62 |
| Fallout | 470 | Rare | $7.04 | $5.79 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 462 | Rare | — | $5.13 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 369 | Rare | $4.99 | $4.98 |
| Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales | 55 | Rare | $4.91 | $9.33 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 215 | Rare | $4.82 | — |
| Fallout | 200 | Rare | $4.51 | $6.37 |
| Khans of Tarkir Promos | 133p | Rare | $4.11 | $5.58 |
| The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander | 243 | Rare | $3.61 | — |
| Khans of Tarkir | 133 | Rare | $2.87 | $4.45 |
| Commander Anthology Volume II | 138 | Rare | $2.81 | — |
| Double Masters 2022 | 151 | Rare | $2.61 | $4.34 |
| Commander 2016 | 152 | Rare | $2.59 | — |
| Final Fantasy Commander | 307 | Rare | $2.13 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander | 272 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 102279 | Rare | — | — |
| Jumpstart: Historic Horizons | 582 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Drop #2365 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $20.81 | $20.37 | 2026-08-06 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$19.89 – $20.81 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Hardened Scales worth?
Hardened Scales is currently worth about $2.13 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $2.13 to $20.81 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Hardened Scales printed in?
Hardened Scales has been printed in 14 sets, including Commander Anthology Volume II, Khans of Tarkir Promos, Final Fantasy Commander, Commander 2016, Double Masters 2022, Warhammer 40,000 Commander, and more.
Can I buy Hardened Scales on RareWell?
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Is Hardened Scales legal in Commander?
Yes — Hardened Scales is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Hardened Scales legal in Modern?
Yes — Hardened Scales is legal in Modern.
Is Hardened Scales on the Reserved List?
No — Hardened Scales is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Commander Anthology Volume II · Khans of Tarkir Promos · Final Fantasy Commander · Commander 2016 · Double Masters 2022 · Warhammer 40,000 Commander · Khans of Tarkir · Fallout · Secrets of Strixhaven Commander · Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales · Magic Online Promos · Jumpstart: Historic Horizons +2 more
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