This catalog page covers the 1998 Magic: The Gathering trading card Noetic Scales from the Urza's Saga expansion. It is a rare artifact card featuring artwork by Andrew Robinson.
Noetic Scales
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
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Noetic Scales is a distinct artifact card from the 1998 Urza's Saga expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Carrying the card number 304 and set code USG, this release is classified as rare, making it a notable target for collectors focusing on vintage sets. The card features artwork by Andrew Robinson, adding visual depth to this strategic game piece. In gameplay, Noetic Scales functions as a unique control mechanism with a mana cost of four. Its ability triggers at the beginning of each player's upkeep, returning creatures with power exceeding the controller's hand size to their owner's hand. This dynamic interaction creates interesting tactical decisions during matches. For investors and hobbyists, the Urza's Saga set remains a cornerstone of the game's early history. Collectors often seek out specific cards like Noetic Scales to complete their Urza's Saga collections or to appreciate the strategic design of early artifact mechanics. Whether you are building a vintage archive or exploring the history of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a significant part of the 1998 era.
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Noetic Scales
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Andrew Robinson
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English
{4}
Artifact
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At the beginning of each player's upkeep, return to its owner's hand each creature that player controls with power greater than the number of cards in their hand.