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Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection is a common Creature — Snake Dragon from PLST (PLST) costing {6}{G}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection MTG card

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection

Creature — Snake Dragon

Card Text

This creature can't be blocked by creatures with power 3 or less.

A serpent's cruelty, a dragon's appetite.

Card Stats

7/6 common CMC: 7.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Caio Monteiro

What kind of card is this?

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection? Basics

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection is a Creature — Snake Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't be blocked by creatures with power 3 or less."

How much mana does Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection cost to cast? Basics

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection has a mana cost of {6}{G}, which equals 7.0 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.

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection's mana cost of {6}{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.

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection's current oracle text is: "This creature can't be blocked by creatures with power 3 or less."

What is the current price of Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection? Pricing

The current market price for Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection? Pricing

You can purchase Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection 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 Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection 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 Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection legal in Legacy? Legality

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection legal in Vintage? Legality

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection 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 Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection legal in Pauper? Legality

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection 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 Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection from? Details

This printing of Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection is from PLST (PLST), with collector number CLB-225.

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection's rarity? Details

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection is a common card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection? Details

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection was illustrated by Caio Monteiro.

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

What is Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection's power and toughness? Details

Dread Linnorm // Scale Deflection is a 7/6 creature.

Power (7) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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