Borne Upon a Wind
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · #495

Borne Upon a Wind

Borne Upon a Wind is a Rare Instant from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (495) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $26.36 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $26.36
Cardmarket trend €9.10
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Borne Upon a Wind suits collectors and players working on The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth who need the Rare slot. Treat $26.36 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Borne Upon a Wind from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?

Borne Upon a Wind is a Instant in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 495. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Borne Upon a Wind (495) is a chase-tier Rare Instant 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 Borne Upon a Wind worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $26.36 for Borne Upon a Wind. Low and high spread runs $26.36 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $9.10; foil: $26.36; Normal: $13.12. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 495 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Number495
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$26.36
Cardmarket EUR€9.10
cardmarket $9.10
foil $26.36
Normal $13.12

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Borne Upon a Wind?

Borne Upon a Wind is a Rare 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 Borne Upon a Wind?

Borne Upon a Wind lists as Instant. 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 495 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Borne Upon a Wind (495) is a chase-tier Rare Instant 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

  • Borne Upon a Wind is catalogued as Rare Instant in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $26.36 across finishes (cardmarket: $9.10; foil: $26.36; Normal: $13.12).
  • Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Instant 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 $26.36 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Borne Upon a Wind from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?

Borne Upon a Wind is a Rare Instant from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 495 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Borne Upon a Wind worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $26.36 for ungraded Borne Upon a Wind. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Borne Upon a Wind?

Borne Upon a Wind is catalogued as Rare 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 Borne Upon a Wind legal in Commander or Standard?

Borne Upon a Wind 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 Borne Upon a Wind trade at a premium?

Borne Upon a Wind combines Rare 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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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.