Hardened Scales
Double Masters 2022 462 • rare
- Set
- Double Masters 2022
- Collector number
- 462
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Mark Winters
- Finish
- Etched
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.
"Naga shed their scales. We wear ours with pride."— Golran, dragonscale captain
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 first appeared in the 2014 Khans of Tarkir expansion, quickly establishing itself as a cornerstone card for decks focused on +1/+1 counters. The design, which provides an efficient, low-cost way to scale the effectiveness of creatures and spells, transformed the landscape of formats like Modern and Commander. Its mechanic is a quintessential example of synergy-driven card design that rewards players for building cohesive, theme-based strategies.
This specific version, released in Double Masters 2022, features artwork by Mark Winters. Winters was commissioned to provide a fresh interpretation for this high-profile reprint set, which was designed to celebrate powerful cards from throughout Magic: The Gathering history. His illustration leans into the set's aesthetic goal of showcasing reprints with a premium, evocative flair, ensuring the card remained visually distinct while maintaining its functional identity as a highly sought-after rare.
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About Hardened Scales
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