Denethor, Ruling Steward
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · #649

Denethor, Ruling Steward

Denethor, Ruling Steward is a Uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Noble from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (649) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}{B}. Color identity: B, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.37 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.37
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Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Denethor, Ruling Steward suits collectors and players working on The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Denethor, Ruling Steward from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?

Denethor, Ruling Steward is a Legendary Creature — Human Noble in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 649. Mana cost {1}{W}{B}. Color identity: B, W. Denethor, Ruling Steward (649) 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 Denethor, Ruling Steward worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.37 for Denethor, Ruling Steward. Low and high spread runs $0.37 to null. Per-finish references: foil: $0.37; Normal: $0.32. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 649 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Number649
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.37
Cardmarket EUR
foil $0.37
Normal $0.32

Card stats

ColorsB, W
Power2

How collectible is Denethor, Ruling Steward?

Denethor, Ruling Steward is a Uncommon 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 649 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Denethor, Ruling Steward?

Denethor, Ruling Steward lists as Legendary Creature — Human Noble. Artist: Campbell White. 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 649 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Denethor, Ruling Steward (649) from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Denethor, Ruling Steward is catalogued as Uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Noble in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.37 across finishes (foil: $0.37; Normal: $0.32).
  • Mana cost {1}{W}{B} and type line Legendary Creature — Human Noble 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Denethor, Ruling Steward from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?

Denethor, Ruling Steward is a Uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Noble from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 649 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Denethor, Ruling Steward worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.37 for ungraded Denethor, Ruling Steward. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Denethor, Ruling Steward?

Denethor, Ruling Steward is catalogued as Uncommon 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 Denethor, Ruling Steward legal in Commander or Standard?

Denethor, Ruling Steward 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 Denethor, Ruling Steward near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.37. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.