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Crooked Scales
MMQ · Mercadian Masques #291 · Rare · released 1999-10-04
{4}
Artifact
{4}, {T}: Flip a coin. If you win the flip, destroy target creature an opponent controls. If you lose the flip, destroy target creature you control unless you pay {3} and repeat this process.
Crooked Scales is a rare artifact from Mercadian Masques (1999). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1999 to 2021. Recent market prices range from $0.91 to $15.25 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$1.47
USD Foil$15.16
Format legality
Where you can play Crooked Scales 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 (2)
Prices range from $0.91 to $15.25 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.91.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadian Masques This page | 291 | Rare | $1.51 | $15.25 |
| The List | MMQ-291 | Rare | $0.91 | — |
More from Mercadian Masques
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2004-10-04If you pay the {3}, you do not choose a new pair of targets when it repeats. This means that if you lose the flip, you have the choice of having your creature destroyed or paying {3} to try again to win the flip. If you lose again, you get the same choice, and so on. You can keep trying to destroy your opponent’s creature as long as you have mana to pay.
- 2004-10-04You choose both targets on activation, so you can only activate this when you can legally choose both targets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crooked Scales legal in Commander?
Yes — Crooked Scales is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Crooked Scales legal in?
Crooked Scales is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Crooked Scales been printed?
Crooked Scales has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1999 to 2021.
What is the cheapest printing of Crooked Scales?
The cheapest printing is The List (#MMQ-291) at about $0.91.
Who illustrated Crooked Scales?
This printing of Crooked Scales was illustrated by Ron Spears.