Sauron, the Necromancer
Sauron, the Necromancer is a Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (557) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.86 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sauron, the Necromancer suits collectors and players working on The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Sauron, the Necromancer from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Sauron, the Necromancer is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 557. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Sauron, the Necromancer (557) 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 Sauron, the Necromancer worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $6.86 for Sauron, the Necromancer. Low and high spread runs $6.86 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.74; foil: $6.86; Normal: $4.61. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 557 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth |
|---|---|
| Number | 557 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $6.86 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.74 |
| cardmarket | $4.74 |
| foil | $6.86 |
| Normal | $4.61 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 4 |
How collectible is Sauron, the Necromancer?
Sauron, the Necromancer is a Rare 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 557 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Sauron, the Necromancer?
Sauron, the Necromancer lists as Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror with keywords Menace. Artist: Yongjae Choi. 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 557 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Sauron, the Necromancer (557) from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Sauron, the Necromancer is catalogued as Rare 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 $6.86 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.74; foil: $6.86; Normal: $4.61).
- Mana cost {3}{B}{B} 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 $6.86 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Sauron, the Necromancer from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Sauron, the Necromancer is a Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 557 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sauron, the Necromancer worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.86 for ungraded Sauron, the Necromancer. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sauron, the Necromancer?
Sauron, the Necromancer 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 Sauron, the Necromancer legal in Commander or Standard?
Sauron, the Necromancer 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 Sauron, the Necromancer near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $6.86. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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