Quick Answer

Scale Up is a uncommon Sorcery from H1R (H1R) costing {G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Scale Up MTG card

Scale Up

Sorcery

Card Text

Until end of turn, target creature you control becomes a green Wurm with base power and toughness 6/4. Overload {4}{G}{G} (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change "target" in its text to "each.")

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 H1R H1R 🎨 Suzanne Helmigh
Overload

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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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scale Up? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Until end of turn, target creature you control becomes a green Wurm with base power and toughness 6/4. Overload {4}{G}{G} (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change "target" in its text to "each.")"

How much mana does Scale Up cost to cast? Basics

Scale Up has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 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 Up's mana cost of {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 Up has a mana value of 1.0. 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 Up's current oracle text is: "Until end of turn, target creature you control becomes a green Wurm with base power and toughness 6/4. Overload {4}{G}{G} (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change "target" in its text to "each.")"

What is the current price of Scale Up? Pricing

Price data for Scale Up is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Scale Up? Pricing

You can purchase Scale Up 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 Up legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scale Up in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scale Up legal in Modern? Legality

Scale Up is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Scale Up legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scale Up 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 Up legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Scale Up in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Scale Up legal in Legacy? Legality

Scale Up is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scale Up legal in Vintage? Legality

Scale Up 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 Up legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Scale Up in Pauper is not available.

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 Up from? Details

This printing of Scale Up is from H1R (H1R), with collector number 23.

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

What is Scale Up's rarity? Details

Scale Up is a uncommon card in H1R.

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

Who illustrated Scale Up? Details

Scale Up was illustrated by Suzanne Helmigh.

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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