Beeble Scale
The Beeble Scale is a ranking by Mark Rosewater of the likelihood that a given creature type will be reprinted in future Standard-legal sets. The types are ranked from 1 (very likely) to 10 (very unlikely). Like other Rosewater Scales, it is based on the Storm Scale but applies to creature types instead of mechanics.
Descriptive rankings[edit | edit source]
As described in Storm Scale the following rankings apply:
- Level 1: Will definitely see again, most likely in the next set
- Level 2: Will definitely see again, but not necessarily right away
- Level 3: Will most likely do again, probably many times
- Level 4: Will most likely do again, but they have issues that make them less of a guarantee
- Level 5: We need to find the right place to bring it back, but I'm optimistic
- Level 6: We need to find the right place to bring it back, but I'm a little less optimistic
- Level 7: It's unlikely to return, but possible if the right environment comes along
- Level 8: It's unlikely to return, but possible if the stars align
- Level 9: I never say never, but this would require a minor miracle
- Level 10: I never say never, but this would require a major miracle
Ratings for creature types[edit | edit source]
Creature type | Latest ranking | Timeline |
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Aetherborn | 6 |
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Ally | 3 |
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Angel | 1 | |
Atog | 7 |
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Azra | 6 |
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Basilisk | 5 |
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Bat | 3 |
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Bear | 3 |
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Beeble | 10 | |
Bringer | 9 |
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Brushwagg | 8 | |
Cat | 2 |
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Cephalid | 8 |
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Dauthi | 6 |
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Demon | 1 | |
Dinosaur | 3 |
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Djinn | 4 |
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Dog | 8 |
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Dragon | 1 | |
Dwarf | 4 | |
Elder | 5 |
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Eldrazi | 6 | |
Elemental | 1 |
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Elf | 1 | |
Faerie | 3 |
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Gnome | 7 |
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Goat | 2 |
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Goblin | 1 | |
God | 4 | |
Homarid | 8 |
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Horror | 2 |
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Horse | 2 |
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Human | 1 | |
Hydra | 1 | |
Kavu | 4 |
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Kirin | 7 |
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Kithkin | 7 | |
Lhurgoyf | 7 |
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Licid | 9 | |
Lord | 10 |
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Mercenary | 7 |
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Merfolk | 1 | |
Minion | 10 |
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Minotaur | 3 | |
Monger | 9 |
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Moonfolk | 8 |
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Mouse | 5 |
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Myr | 6 |
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Nephilim | 8 | |
Ninja | 6 |
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Noggle | 8 |
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Nymph | 5 |
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Orc | 3 | |
Orgg | 6 | |
Ouphe | 9 |
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Phelddagrif | 9 | |
Pirate | 5 |
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Processor | 9 |
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Rat | 3 |
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Rebel | 7 | |
Scarecrow | 4 | |
Slith | 7 |
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Sliver | 4 | |
Snake | 5 |
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Spellshaper | 8 | |
Sphinx | 1 | |
Spike | 7 | |
Spirit | 3 |
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Squirrel | 7 | |
Treefolk | 2 | |
Vampire | 1 | |
Wall | 2 |
|
Werewolf | 3 | |
Zombie | 1 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 21, 2018). "What would you call a storm scale for creatures?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2013-03-15). "Where are Beebles on the storm scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2014-01-29). "I know I'm really late but dauthi creatures were always really cool to me...". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2012-12-01). "Will we ever see Djinn come back as blue's fat flyers...". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2013-01-23). "I like your "storm scale" invention so I hope...". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2013-10-25). "Where are dwarves on the storm scale? I know that orcs and dwarves...". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2016-06-04). "Hello Mr. Rosewater! Can you tell us where are dwarves on the Storm Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2018-03-20). "What’s the current outlook for Dwarves in Magic?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 23, 2018). "Where are dwarves on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (August 21, 2019). "So what are Dwarves and Orcs on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 30, 2019). "Hi Mark, Since we got some pretty sweet Dwarf cards in Eldraine". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-03-29). "Judging by my playgroup and another Question Marks...". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2014-11-30). "Faeries as a tribe in the Storm Scale? :)". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2012-12-01). "Where are goats on the storm scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2013-03-22). "Ninjas in an expert expansion on the Storm Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2016-11-21). "Storm Scale: Zendikar and Battle for Zendikar". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2013-01-09). "Rebels in the storm scale ? (Particularly Lin Sivvi :D )". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2019-12-29). "Where is rebel and mercenary on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2013-03-23). "Scarecrows on the storm scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2013-06-06). "Scarecrows as a creature type on the storm scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2013-06-06). "Where are Scarecrows on the Storm Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2014-02-23). "How were Scarecrows received / where do they rank on the Storm Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-05-15). "Can I also get an update on Scarecrow in the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2013-11-05). "Do you think Spellshapers have a chance to come back?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2013-12-23). "Hi today is my birthday! As a gift could I ask...". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2018-11-18). "where are spellshapers as a whole on the Storm scale? Or would that be the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2012-12-26). "Storm scale on Spikes (the creature type not the psychographic)". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2013-05-11). "Spikes (the creature type) on the Storm Scale". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-09-23). "Where are spikes on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k Mark Rosewater (October 22, 2018). "Are the iconic/characteristic races considered a 1 on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 22, 2018). "Werewolves on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 21, 2018). "Where is Phelddagriff on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 26, 2018). "Where are phelddagrifs on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 21, 2018). "Where do Brushwaggs fall on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (January 13, 2019). "Where is Brushwagg on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 31, 2019). "Where is Brushwagg on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 21, 2018). "With the release of the Beeble Scale, we need to know - where is Squirrel on there?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 16, 2020). "Is Squirrel still a 9 on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (September 03, 2014). "Are there any creature types considered "dead", so to speak?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 23, 2018). "Where are aetherborn on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 23, 2018). "Orgg on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 27, 2018). "Orgg on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 27, 2018). "Where are Eldrazi on the Beebles Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 4, 2020). "Where is eldrazi on beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 3, 2018). "Where are noggles on the \beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 18, 2018). "Where are Kithkin on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 03, 2020). "Kithkin on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 21, 2018). "Ouphes on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 26, 2018). "What are Azra on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 25, 2018). "Where are Orcs on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 27, 2018). "Where are Moonfolk on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 29, 2018). "Dinos on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 01, 2018). "Where are slivers on the storm scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 30, 2018). "Where are slivers on the beebles scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 1, 2018). "I'm curious as to where cats are on the Beeble scale.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 7, 2018). "Elementals on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 9, 2018). "Minotaurs on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 16, 2020). "Minotaurs on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 13, 2018). "Where is "god" on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 20, 2019). "Where is the God creature type currently on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ }Mark Rosewater (2020-12-07). "Storm Scale: Theros and Theros Beyond Death". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (December 14, 2018). "I would like to ask where walls and spirits rank on the Beeble Scale.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 17, 2018). "Where is Treefolk on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 22, 2019). "Where are treefolk on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 26, 2018). "Where does basilisk rank on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (January 4, 2019). "Where are Nephilim on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 3, 2019). "For the Beeble scale, i Meant the creature type". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 2, 2019). "Where are the rats on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 09, 2018). "Where are Ally creatures on the Storm Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (July 4, 2019). "Where are Horses in the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 11, 2019). "Could I get atogs on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 22, 2019). "Where are the noble and mighty homarids on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 22, 2019). "Hi Mark, So what are Gnomes on the Beeble scale both artifact and flesh?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 22, 2019). "What are Myr on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 1, 2019). "Where is the creature type Kavu on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 12, 2019). "Where are Licids on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 31, 2020). "Where are licids on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 14, 2019). "Where are Pirates on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 18, 2019). "Where do bears fall on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2019-10-19). "Where's Dog (as opposed to Hound) on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2019-10-27). "Where are bats on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2019-10-31). "Whhere are Lhurgoyfs on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2019-10-31). "Where are Snakes on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2019-12-29). "Where is rebel and mercenary on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-02-18). "Beeble scale rating for kirin?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-02-23). "Hey Mark! I loved Enchanted Carriage...". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-03-11). "Mark this is a super important question...". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-03-12). "Where are horrors on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-04-21). "Where are Elders on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-07-19). "Where are Slith on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-08-03). "Beeble scale for Mongers?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-12-20). "Where are nymphs on the Beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2021-01-24). "where are cephalids on the storm scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.