The Crooked Scales card from Magic: The Gathering's The List set. This rare artifact offers unique gameplay mechanics for any collector's library.
Crooked Scales
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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Crooked Scales is a distinct artifact card featured in Magic: The Gathering's The List promotional series, identified by the code MMQ-291. Released in 2021, this card introduces a high-variance mechanic that appeals to players who enjoy strategic risk in their decks. As an artifact with a mana cost of four, it requires significant investment to activate but offers the potential to remove any target creature an opponent controls. The card's ability centers on a coin flip, adding an element of chance to its powerful effect. If the flip is won, the opponent's creature is destroyed. If lost, the controller must pay three mana to save their own creature or lose it, creating a tense decision point during gameplay. This dynamic makes it a memorable inclusion for collectors seeking unique interactions within the game. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering, owning Crooked Scales adds depth to any collection due to its innovative design and strategic utility. Whether you are building a themed deck or expanding your archive of rare artifacts, this card stands out for its clever mechanics and historical significance in the TCG landscape. Collectors often appreciate The List for its role in providing accessible yet exclusive experiences. Crooked Scales remains a sought-after piece for those interested in the evolution of artifact cards and the creative approaches Magic: The Gathering has taken in its promotional releases.
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Crooked Scales
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Ron Spears
Card Stock
English
{4}
Artifact
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{4}, {T}: Flip a coin. If you win the flip, destroy target creature an opponent controls. If you lose the flip, destroy target creature you control unless you pay {3} and repeat this process.