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.
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.
| Set | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth |
|---|---|
| Number | 495 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $26.36 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €9.10 |
| cardmarket | $9.10 |
| foil | $26.36 |
| Normal | $13.12 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
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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