Quick Answer

Scale the Heights is a common Sorcery from J22 (J22) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Scale the Heights MTG card

Scale the Heights

Sorcery

Card Text

Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature. You gain 2 life. You may play an additional land this turn. Draw a card.

"Ever onward, ever skyward."

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 J22 J22 🎨 Cristi Balanescu

Market Prices

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$0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scale the Heights? Basics

Scale the Heights is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature. You gain 2 life. You may play an additional land this turn. Draw a card."

How much mana does Scale the Heights cost to cast? Basics

Scale the Heights 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.

Scale the Heights'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.

Scale the Heights 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.

Scale the Heights's current oracle text is: "Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature. You gain 2 life. You may play an additional land this turn. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Scale the Heights? Pricing

The current market price for Scale the Heights is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Scale the Heights? Pricing

You can purchase Scale the Heights 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 Scale the Heights legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scale the Heights in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scale the Heights legal in Modern? Legality

Scale the Heights is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Scale the Heights legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scale the Heights 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 Scale the Heights legal in Pioneer? Legality

Scale the Heights is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Scale the Heights legal in Legacy? Legality

Scale the Heights is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scale the Heights legal in Vintage? Legality

Scale the Heights 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 Scale the Heights legal in Pauper? Legality

Scale the Heights 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 Scale the Heights from? Details

This printing of Scale the Heights is from J22 (J22), with collector number 724.

Scale the Heights may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Scale the Heights's rarity? Details

Scale the Heights is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Scale the Heights? Details

Scale the Heights was illustrated by Cristi Balanescu.

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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