Scythe of the Wretched
Mirrodin · #239

Scythe of the Wretched

Scythe of the Wretched is a Rare Artifact — Equipment from Mirrodin (239) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $38.49 for ungraded copies.

Mirrodin set collectorsHigh-end singles buyersFinish-sensitive collectors Modern legalLegacy legalVintage legalPenny legalCommander legalOathbreaker legal
TCGPlayer market $38.49
Cardmarket trend €1.47
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Scythe of the Wretched suits collectors and players working on Mirrodin who need the Rare slot. Treat $38.49 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Scythe of the Wretched from Mirrodin?

Scythe of the Wretched is a Artifact — Equipment in Mirrodin numbered 239. Mana cost {2}. Scythe of the Wretched (239) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact — Equipment in Mirrodin. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

What is Scythe of the Wretched worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $38.49 for Scythe of the Wretched. Low and high spread runs $38.49 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.47; foil: $38.49; Normal: $8.46. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 239 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMirrodin
Number239
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$38.49
Cardmarket EUR€1.47
cardmarket $1.47
foil $38.49
Normal $8.46

How collectible is Scythe of the Wretched?

Scythe of the Wretched is a Rare printing in Mirrodin. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 239 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Scythe of the Wretched?

Scythe of the Wretched lists as Artifact — Equipment with keywords Equip. Artist: Matt Cavotta. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 239 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Scythe of the Wretched (239) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact — Equipment in Mirrodin. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Scythe of the Wretched is catalogued as Rare Artifact — Equipment in Mirrodin, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $38.49 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.47; foil: $38.49; Normal: $8.46).
  • Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact — Equipment 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 $38.49 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Scythe of the Wretched from Mirrodin?

Scythe of the Wretched is a Rare Artifact — Equipment from Mirrodin numbered 239 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Scythe of the Wretched worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $38.49 for ungraded Scythe of the Wretched. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Scythe of the Wretched?

Scythe of the Wretched is catalogued as Rare in Mirrodin. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Scythe of the Wretched legal in Commander or Standard?

Scythe of the Wretched shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Why does Scythe of the Wretched trade at a premium?

Scythe of the Wretched combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.

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