Sauron, the Lidless Eye
Sauron, the Lidless Eye is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (396) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $31.05 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sauron, the Lidless Eye suits collectors and players working on The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth who need the Mythic slot. Treat $31.05 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Sauron, the Lidless Eye from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Sauron, the Lidless Eye is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 396. Mana cost {3}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R. Sauron, the Lidless Eye (396) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Sauron, the Lidless Eye worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $31.05 for Sauron, the Lidless Eye. Low and high spread runs $31.05 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $35.16; Normal: $31.05. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 396 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth |
|---|---|
| Number | 396 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $31.05 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €35.16 |
| cardmarket | $35.16 |
| Normal | $31.05 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, R |
|---|---|
| Power | 4 |
How collectible is Sauron, the Lidless Eye?
Sauron, the Lidless Eye is a Mythic printing in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.
What are the key details for Sauron, the Lidless Eye?
Sauron, the Lidless Eye lists as Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror. Artist: Yigit Koroglu. 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 396 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Sauron, the Lidless Eye (396) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Sauron, the Lidless Eye is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $31.05 across finishes (cardmarket: $35.16; Normal: $31.05).
- Mana cost {3}{B}{R} and type line Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror 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 $31.05 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Sauron, the Lidless Eye from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Sauron, the Lidless Eye is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 396 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sauron, the Lidless Eye worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $31.05 for ungraded Sauron, the Lidless Eye. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sauron, the Lidless Eye?
Sauron, the Lidless Eye is catalogued as Mythic 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 Sauron, the Lidless Eye legal in Commander or Standard?
Sauron, the Lidless Eye 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.
Why does Sauron, the Lidless Eye trade at a premium?
Sauron, the Lidless Eye combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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