Magic: The Gathering

Strata Scythe

Commander 2014 274 • rare

Set: Commander 2014
Collector number: 274
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Scott Chou
Market price: $0.61

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Market

What it's worth

$0.61market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.56 – $0.61 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare artifact from its set, the Strata Scythe functions as a potent equipment card that scales in power based on the variety of basic lands controlled by its wielder. Its ability to reward players for diversifying their land base makes it a strategic asset for those looking to amplify their creatures' strength through careful deck construction.

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Card face

What it does

Imprint — When this Equipment enters, search your library for a land card, exile it, then shuffle.

Equipped creature gets +1/+1 for each land on the battlefield with the same name as the exiled card.

Equip 3 generic mana

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Strata Scythe was first released in 2014 as part of the Commander 2014 set, a series of preconstructed decks designed specifically for the Commander multiplayer format. The item was introduced to provide a unique equipment option that scales based on the number of lands of a specific type under a player's control, offering a strategic incentive for monocolored deck building.

The card features artwork by Kev Walker, a longtime illustrator for the Magic: The Gathering franchise. Walker’s design captures the weapon’s thematic essence, emphasizing its jagged, imposing silhouette and the gritty, high-fantasy aesthetic characteristic of the period's card designs. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but functional tool for players focusing on land-heavy, single-color strategies.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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Strata ScytheScars of Mirrodin · #206 · rare · 2010$0.61

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About

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