Shadow of the Enemy
Shadow of the Enemy is a Mythic Sorcery from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (424) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.36 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shadow of the Enemy suits collectors and players working on The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth who need the Mythic slot. Treat $2.36 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Shadow of the Enemy from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Shadow of the Enemy is a Sorcery in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 424. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Shadow of the Enemy (424) is a chase-tier Mythic Sorcery 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 Shadow of the Enemy worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.36 for Shadow of the Enemy. Low and high spread runs $2.36 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.95; foil: $2.36; Normal: $1.55. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 424 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth |
|---|---|
| Number | 424 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.36 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.95 |
| cardmarket | $1.95 |
| foil | $2.36 |
| Normal | $1.55 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Shadow of the Enemy?
Shadow of the Enemy 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 Shadow of the Enemy?
Shadow of the Enemy lists as Sorcery. Artist: Tyler Jacobson. 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 424 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Shadow of the Enemy (424) is a chase-tier Mythic Sorcery 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
- Shadow of the Enemy is catalogued as Mythic 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 $2.36 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.95; foil: $2.36; Normal: $1.55).
- Mana cost {3}{B}{B}{B} 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: Use $2.36 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Shadow of the Enemy from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Shadow of the Enemy is a Mythic Sorcery from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 424 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shadow of the Enemy worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.36 for ungraded Shadow of the Enemy. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shadow of the Enemy?
Shadow of the Enemy 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 Shadow of the Enemy legal in Commander or Standard?
Shadow of the Enemy 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 Shadow of the Enemy trade at a premium?
Shadow of the Enemy 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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