Shire Scarecrow
Shire Scarecrow is a Common Artifact Creature — Scarecrow from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (249) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shire Scarecrow suits collectors and players working on The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth who need the Common 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 Shire Scarecrow from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Shire Scarecrow is a Artifact Creature — Scarecrow in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 249. Mana cost {2}. Shire Scarecrow (249) 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 Shire Scarecrow worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.30 for Shire Scarecrow. Low and high spread runs $0.30 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.30; Normal: $0.22. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 249 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth |
|---|---|
| Number | 249 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.30 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.04 |
| cardmarket | $0.04 |
| foil | $0.30 |
| Normal | $0.22 |
Card stats
| Power | 0 |
|---|
How collectible is Shire Scarecrow?
Shire Scarecrow is a Common 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. Collector number 249 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Shire Scarecrow?
Shire Scarecrow lists as Artifact Creature — Scarecrow with keywords Defender. Artist: Alexander Mokhov. 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 249 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Shire Scarecrow (249) from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Shire Scarecrow is catalogued as Common Artifact Creature — Scarecrow in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.30 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.30; Normal: $0.22).
- Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact Creature — Scarecrow 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 Shire Scarecrow from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Shire Scarecrow is a Common Artifact Creature — Scarecrow from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 249 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shire Scarecrow worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded Shire Scarecrow. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shire Scarecrow?
Shire Scarecrow is catalogued as Common 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 Shire Scarecrow legal in Commander or Standard?
Shire Scarecrow 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 Shire Scarecrow near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.30. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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