Quick Answer

Scheming Fence is a rare Creature — Human Citizen from PSNC (PSNC) costing {W}{U}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Scheming Fence MTG card

Scheming Fence

Creature — Human Citizen

Card Text

As this creature enters, you may choose a nonland permanent. Activated abilities of the chosen permanent can't be activated. This creature has all activated abilities of the chosen permanent except for loyalty abilities. You may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to activate those abilities.

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 2.0 PSNC PSNC 🎨 Cristi Balanescu

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.28
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TCGPlayer
$0.51
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.74
Foil
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scheming Fence? Basics

Scheming Fence is a Creature — Human Citizen card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this creature enters, you may choose a nonland permanent. Activated abilities of the chosen permanent can't be activated. This creature has all activated abilities of the chosen permanent except for loyalty abilities. You may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to activate those abilities."

How much mana does Scheming Fence cost to cast? Basics

Scheming Fence has a mana cost of {W}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, W 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.

Scheming Fence's mana cost of {W}{U} 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.

Scheming Fence has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Scheming Fence's current oracle text is: "As this creature enters, you may choose a nonland permanent. Activated abilities of the chosen permanent can't be activated. This creature has all activated abilities of the chosen permanent except for loyalty abilities. You may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to activate those abilities."

What is the current price of Scheming Fence? Pricing

The current market price for Scheming Fence is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Scheming Fence? Pricing

You can purchase Scheming Fence 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.

Scheming Fence normal: $0.28 | foil: $0.51

Is Scheming Fence legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scheming Fence in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scheming Fence legal in Modern? Legality

Scheming Fence is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Scheming Fence legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scheming Fence 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 Scheming Fence legal in Pioneer? Legality

Scheming Fence is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Scheming Fence legal in Legacy? Legality

Scheming Fence is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scheming Fence legal in Vintage? Legality

Scheming Fence 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 Scheming Fence legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Scheming Fence 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 Scheming Fence from? Details

This printing of Scheming Fence is from PSNC (PSNC), with collector number 219p.

Scheming Fence may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Scheming Fence's rarity? Details

Scheming Fence is a rare card in PSNC.

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

Who illustrated Scheming Fence? Details

Scheming Fence 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.

What is Scheming Fence's power and toughness? Details

Scheming Fence is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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