Birthday Escape
Birthday Escape is a Common Sorcery from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (494) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.87 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Birthday Escape suits collectors and players working on The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Birthday Escape from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Birthday Escape is a Sorcery in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 494. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Birthday Escape (494) 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 Birthday Escape worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.87 for Birthday Escape. Low and high spread runs $1.87 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.40; foil: $1.87; Normal: $0.56. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 494 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth |
|---|---|
| Number | 494 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.87 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.40 |
| cardmarket | $0.40 |
| foil | $1.87 |
| Normal | $0.56 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Birthday Escape?
Birthday Escape 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 494 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Birthday Escape?
Birthday Escape lists as Sorcery. Artist: David Álvarez. 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 494 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Birthday Escape (494) from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Birthday Escape is catalogued as Common 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 $1.87 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.40; foil: $1.87; Normal: $0.56).
- Mana cost {U} 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 $1.87 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Birthday Escape from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Birthday Escape is a Common Sorcery from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 494 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Birthday Escape worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.87 for ungraded Birthday Escape. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Birthday Escape?
Birthday Escape 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 Birthday Escape legal in Commander or Standard?
Birthday Escape 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 Birthday Escape near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.87. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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