Rise of the Witch-king
Rise of the Witch-king is a Uncommon Sorcery from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (221) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}{G}. Color identity: B, G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.72 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Rise of the Witch-king suits collectors and players working on The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Rise of the Witch-king from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Rise of the Witch-king is a Sorcery in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 221. Mana cost {2}{B}{G}. Color identity: B, G. Rise of the Witch-king (221) from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
What is Rise of the Witch-king worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.72 for Rise of the Witch-king. Low and high spread runs $0.72 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.23; foil: $0.72; Normal: $0.42. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 221 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth |
|---|---|
| Number | 221 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.72 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.23 |
| cardmarket | $0.23 |
| foil | $0.72 |
| Normal | $0.42 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, G |
|---|
How collectible is Rise of the Witch-king?
Rise of the Witch-king is a Uncommon printing in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.
What are the key details for Rise of the Witch-king?
Rise of the Witch-king lists as Sorcery. Artist: Andrea Piparo. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 221 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Rise of the Witch-king (221) from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Rise of the Witch-king is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.72 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.23; foil: $0.72; Normal: $0.42).
- Mana cost {2}{B}{G} and type line Sorcery 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Rise of the Witch-king from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Rise of the Witch-king is a Uncommon Sorcery from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 221 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Rise of the Witch-king worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.72 for ungraded Rise of the Witch-king. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Rise of the Witch-king?
Rise of the Witch-king is catalogued as Uncommon in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Rise of the Witch-king legal in Commander or Standard?
Rise of the Witch-king shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Rise of the Witch-king near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.72. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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