Quick Answer

Hardened-Scale Armor is a common Enchantment — Aura from PZ2 (PZ2) costing {2}{G}. Legal in Commander.

Hardened-Scale Armor MTG card

Hardened-Scale Armor

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +3/+3.

A pangolin's scales are resistant to all sorts of damage and weaponry. Desire for them threatens to drive the pangolin to extinction.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 PZ2 PZ2 🎨 Tan Yan Yao
Enchant

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hardened-Scale Armor? Basics

Hardened-Scale Armor is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +3/+3."

How much mana does Hardened-Scale Armor cost to cast? Basics

Hardened-Scale Armor has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Hardened-Scale Armor's mana cost of {2}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Hardened-Scale Armor has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Hardened-Scale Armor's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +3/+3."

What is the current price of Hardened-Scale Armor? Pricing

Price data for Hardened-Scale Armor is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Hardened-Scale Armor? Pricing

You can purchase Hardened-Scale Armor from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Hardened-Scale Armor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hardened-Scale Armor in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Hardened-Scale Armor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Hardened-Scale Armor in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Hardened-Scale Armor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hardened-Scale Armor is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Hardened-Scale Armor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hardened-Scale Armor in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Hardened-Scale Armor legal in Legacy? Legality

Hardened-Scale Armor is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Hardened-Scale Armor legal in Vintage? Legality

Hardened-Scale Armor is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Hardened-Scale Armor legal in Pauper? Legality

Hardened-Scale Armor is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Hardened-Scale Armor from? Details

This printing of Hardened-Scale Armor is from PZ2 (PZ2), with collector number 70787.

Hardened-Scale Armor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hardened-Scale Armor's rarity? Details

Hardened-Scale Armor is a common card in PZ2.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Hardened-Scale Armor? Details

Hardened-Scale Armor was illustrated by Tan Yan Yao.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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