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Scytheclaw
C15 · Commander 2015 #53 · Rare · released 2015-11-13
{5}
Artifact — Equipment
Living weapon (When this Equipment enters, create a 0/0 black Phyrexian Germ creature token, then attach this to it.)
Equipped creature gets +1/+1.
Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, that player loses half their life, rounded up.
Equip {3}
Scytheclaw is a rare artifact from Commander 2015 (2015). It has been printed 6 times across 5 sets, from 2015 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.25 to $0.40 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.33
Format legality
Where you can play Scytheclaw in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.25 to $0.40 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Zendikar Rising Commander at $0.25.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2015 This page | 53 | Rare | $0.33 | — |
| Legendary Cube Prize Pack | 127 | Rare | — | — |
| Zendikar Rising Commander | 118 | Rare | $0.25 | — |
| March of the Machine Commander | 375 | Rare | $0.31 | — |
| Commander Masters | 615 | Rare | — | — |
| Commander Masters | 408 | Rare | $0.34 | $0.40 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2020-08-07The Germ token enters the battlefield as a 0/0 creature and the Equipment becomes attached to it before state-based actions would cause the token to die. Abilities that trigger as the token enters the battlefield see that a 0/0 creature entered the battlefield.
- 2020-08-07Like other Equipment, each Equipment with living weapon has an equip cost. You can pay this cost to attach an Equipment to another creature you control. Once the Germ token is no longer equipped, it will be put into your graveyard and subsequently cease to exist, unless another effect raises its toughness above 0.
- 2020-08-07If the Germ token is destroyed, the Equipment remains on the battlefield as with any other Equipment.
- 2020-08-07If the living weapon trigger causes two Germs to be created (due to an effect such as that of Doubling Season), the Equipment becomes attached to one of them. The other will be put into your graveyard and subsequently cease to exist, unless another effect raises its toughness above 0.
- 2015-11-04Scytheclaw's triggered ability triggers and resolves after combat damage is dealt. For example, if the Germ token deals 1 combat damage to a player with 10 life, combat damage will reduce that player's life total to 9. Then Scytheclaw's ability will cause the player to lose 5 life, leaving the player at 4.
Frequently asked questions
Is Scytheclaw legal in Commander?
Yes — Scytheclaw is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Scytheclaw legal in?
Scytheclaw is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Scytheclaw been printed?
Scytheclaw has been printed 6 times across 5 sets, from 2015 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Scytheclaw?
The cheapest printing is Zendikar Rising Commander (#118) at about $0.25.
Who illustrated Scytheclaw?
This printing of Scytheclaw was illustrated by James Paick.