Best Scry cards in MTG
Scry: Scry N lets you look at the top N cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest back on top in any order.
Scry smooths your draws by filtering out unwanted cards, helping you hit land drops early or find action late. It is small individual value but adds up across a game, making it a strong rider on spells and abilities. Use it to set up your next draw, especially when you know what you need.
FAQ
- Do I have to put scryed cards on the bottom?
- No. For each card you look at, you choose whether to keep it on top or move it to the bottom; you may keep all of them on top if you like.
- Does Scry draw me cards?
- No. Scry only reorders the top of your library; you do not draw any cards from the Scry itself unless another effect tells you to.
- What is the best Scry card?
- By popularity, Path of Ancestry is among the most-played Scry cards — see the full ranked list above.