Monstrosity of the Lake
Tales of Middle-earth Commander · #424

Monstrosity of the Lake

Monstrosity of the Lake is a Rare Legendary Creature — Kraken from Tales of Middle-earth Commander (424) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.17 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $4.17
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Who is this card for?

Monstrosity of the Lake suits collectors and players working on Tales of Middle-earth Commander who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Monstrosity of the Lake from Tales of Middle-earth Commander?

Monstrosity of the Lake is a Legendary Creature — Kraken in Tales of Middle-earth Commander numbered 424. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Monstrosity of the Lake (424) is a format-relevant Legendary Creature — Kraken in Tales of Middle-earth Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Monstrosity of the Lake worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.17 for Monstrosity of the Lake. Low and high spread runs $4.17 to null. Per-finish references: foil: $4.17; Normal: $2.81. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Collector number 424 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetTales of Middle-earth Commander
Number424
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$4.17
Cardmarket EUR
foil $4.17
Normal $2.81

Card stats

ColorsU
Power4

How collectible is Monstrosity of the Lake?

Monstrosity of the Lake is a Rare printing in Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Collector number 424 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Monstrosity of the Lake?

Monstrosity of the Lake lists as Legendary Creature — Kraken with keywords Islandcycling, Landcycling, Typecycling, Cycling. Artist: Ben Wootten. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Collector number 424 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Monstrosity of the Lake (424) is a format-relevant Legendary Creature — Kraken in Tales of Middle-earth Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Monstrosity of the Lake is catalogued as Rare Legendary Creature — Kraken in Tales of Middle-earth Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $4.17 across finishes (foil: $4.17; Normal: $2.81).
  • Mana cost {4}{U} and type line Legendary Creature — Kraken help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $4.17 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Monstrosity of the Lake from Tales of Middle-earth Commander?

Monstrosity of the Lake is a Rare Legendary Creature — Kraken from Tales of Middle-earth Commander numbered 424 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Monstrosity of the Lake worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.17 for ungraded Monstrosity of the Lake. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Monstrosity of the Lake?

Monstrosity of the Lake is catalogued as Rare in Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Monstrosity of the Lake legal in Commander or Standard?

Monstrosity of the Lake shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Monstrosity of the Lake near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $4.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.