Chief of the Scale
Khans of Tarkir · #170

Chief of the Scale

Chief of the Scale is a Uncommon Creature — Human Warrior from Khans of Tarkir (170) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}{B}. Color identity: B, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.23 for ungraded copies.

Khans of Tarkir set collectorsBulk and playset buyers Historic legalTimeless legalGladiator legalPioneer legalModern legalLegacy legal
TCGPlayer market $0.23
Cardmarket trend €0.08
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Chief of the Scale suits collectors and players working on Khans of Tarkir who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Chief of the Scale from Khans of Tarkir?

Chief of the Scale is a Creature — Human Warrior in Khans of Tarkir numbered 170. Mana cost {W}{B}. Color identity: B, W. Chief of the Scale (170) from Khans of Tarkir should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is Chief of the Scale worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.23 for Chief of the Scale. Low and high spread runs $0.23 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.08; foil: $0.23; Normal: $0.10. This printing is from Khans of Tarkir. Collector number 170 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetKhans of Tarkir
Number170
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.23
Cardmarket EUR€0.08
cardmarket $0.08
foil $0.23
Normal $0.10

Card stats

ColorsB, W
Power2

How collectible is Chief of the Scale?

Chief of the Scale is a Uncommon printing in Khans of Tarkir. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Khans of Tarkir. Collector number 170 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Chief of the Scale?

Chief of the Scale lists as Creature — Human Warrior. Artist: David Palumbo. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Khans of Tarkir. Collector number 170 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Chief of the Scale (170) from Khans of Tarkir should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Chief of the Scale is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Warrior in Khans of Tarkir, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.23 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.08; foil: $0.23; Normal: $0.10).
  • Mana cost {W}{B} and type line Creature — Human Warrior help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Chief of the Scale from Khans of Tarkir?

Chief of the Scale is a Uncommon Creature — Human Warrior from Khans of Tarkir numbered 170 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Chief of the Scale worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.23 for ungraded Chief of the Scale. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Chief of the Scale?

Chief of the Scale is catalogued as Uncommon in Khans of Tarkir. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Chief of the Scale legal in Commander or Standard?

Chief of the Scale shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Chief of the Scale near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.23. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.