Crooked Scales
Crooked Scales is a Rare Artifact from Mercadian Masques (291) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $55.99 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Crooked Scales suits collectors and players working on Mercadian Masques who need the Rare slot. Treat $55.99 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Crooked Scales from Mercadian Masques?
Crooked Scales is a Artifact in Mercadian Masques numbered 291. Mana cost {4}. Crooked Scales (291) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact in Mercadian Masques. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Mercadian Masques.
What is Crooked Scales worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $55.99 for Crooked Scales. Low and high spread runs $55.99 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.85; foil: $55.99; Normal: $1.15. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 291 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 291 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $55.99 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.85 |
| cardmarket | $0.85 |
| foil | $55.99 |
| Normal | $1.15 |
How collectible is Crooked Scales?
Crooked Scales is a Rare printing in Mercadian Masques. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 291 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Crooked Scales?
Crooked Scales lists as Artifact. Artist: Ron Spears. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 291 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1999.
Cactaur's take
Crooked Scales (291) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact in Mercadian Masques. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Crooked Scales is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $55.99 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.85; foil: $55.99; Normal: $1.15).
- Mana cost {4} and type line Artifact 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: Use $55.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Crooked Scales from Mercadian Masques?
Crooked Scales is a Rare Artifact from Mercadian Masques numbered 291 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Crooked Scales worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $55.99 for ungraded Crooked Scales. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Crooked Scales?
Crooked Scales is catalogued as Rare in Mercadian Masques. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Crooked Scales legal in Commander or Standard?
Crooked Scales shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Crooked Scales trade at a premium?
Crooked Scales combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Mercadian Masques.
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