Friendly Rivalry
Friendly Rivalry is a Uncommon Instant from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (655) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}{G}. Color identity: G, R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Friendly Rivalry 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 Friendly Rivalry from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Friendly Rivalry is a Instant in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 655. Mana cost {R}{G}. Color identity: G, R. Friendly Rivalry (655) 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 Friendly Rivalry worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.30 for Friendly Rivalry. Low and high spread runs $0.30 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.30; Normal: $0.27. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 655 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth |
|---|---|
| Number | 655 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.30 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.14 |
| cardmarket | $0.14 |
| foil | $0.30 |
| Normal | $0.27 |
Card stats
| Colors | G, R |
|---|
How collectible is Friendly Rivalry?
Friendly Rivalry 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 655 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Friendly Rivalry?
Friendly Rivalry lists as Instant. Artist: Marc Simonetti. 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 655 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Friendly Rivalry (655) from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Friendly Rivalry is catalogued as Uncommon 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 $0.30 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.30; Normal: $0.27).
- Mana cost {R}{G} 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Friendly Rivalry from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
Friendly Rivalry is a Uncommon Instant from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 655 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Friendly Rivalry worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded Friendly Rivalry. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Friendly Rivalry?
Friendly Rivalry 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 Friendly Rivalry legal in Commander or Standard?
Friendly Rivalry 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 Friendly Rivalry near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.30. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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