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Noetic ScalesHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Urza's Saga· October 12, 1998
Carte Magic Noetic Scales

Noetic Scales is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

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.

How it works : Noetic Scales

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    The number of cards in hand is counted on resolution of the ability.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Wormfang Manta
+Scroll of Fate
+Noetic Scales
#1

Wormfang Manta + Scroll of Fate + Noetic Scales

Infinite turnsLock
  1. 1At the beginning of your upkeep, Noetic Scales triggers, returning Wormfang Manta from the battlefield to your hand.
  2. 2Wormfang Manta's LTB ability triggers, creating an extra turn after this one.
  3. 3Activate Scroll of Fate by tapping it, manifesting Wormfang Manta from your hand.
  4. 4Pay {5}{U}{U} to turn Wormfang Manta face up.
  5. 5Repeat each turn.
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Legal formats

legacyvintagecommanderoathbreakerduelpremodernpredh
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