Hardened Scales
Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales 55 • rare
- Set
- Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Abigail Larson
- Market price
- $4.90
What it does
If one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on a creature you control, that many plus one +1/+1 counters are put on it instead.
"Before me writhed the guardian of my prize, A serpent with stone skin and cunning eyes!"— *A Traveler's Trials*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Hardened Scales was first introduced in the Khans of Tarkir expansion in 2014, designed as a cornerstone for synergy-focused decks that revolve around +1/+1 counters. The card gained significant notoriety in competitive Magic: The Gathering formats for its efficiency, as it effectively doubles the power growth of creatures at a minimal mana investment. Its mechanical design remains a staple for players looking to optimize counter-based strategies.
The Enchanting Tales version from the Wilds of Eldraine set features a unique aesthetic approach by artist Abigail Larson. Embracing the whimsical and gothic undertones of the Eldraine setting, Larson utilized her signature dark, fairy-tale-inspired illustration style to reimagine the card. This specific iteration was well-received by collectors for its departure from the card's traditional visual presentation, leaning into the set’s focus on enchantment-themed folklore.
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About Hardened Scales
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