The Watcher in the Water
The Watcher in the Water is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Kraken from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (75) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.56 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
The Watcher in the Water suits collectors and players working on The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth who need the Mythic slot. Treat $2.56 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is The Watcher in the Water from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
The Watcher in the Water is a Legendary Creature — Kraken in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 75. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. The Watcher in the Water (75) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Kraken 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 The Watcher in the Water worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.56 for The Watcher in the Water. Low and high spread runs $2.56 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.59; foil: $2.56; Normal: $2.10. This printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Collector number 75 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth |
|---|---|
| Number | 75 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.56 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.59 |
| cardmarket | $1.59 |
| foil | $2.56 |
| Normal | $2.10 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 9 |
How collectible is The Watcher in the Water?
The Watcher in the Water is a Mythic 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 The Watcher in the Water?
The Watcher in the Water lists as Legendary Creature — Kraken. Artist: Chris Cold. 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 75 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
The Watcher in the Water (75) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Kraken 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
- The Watcher in the Water is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Kraken in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.56 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.59; foil: $2.56; Normal: $2.10).
- Mana cost {3}{U}{U} and type line Legendary Creature — Kraken 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 $2.56 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is The Watcher in the Water from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth?
The Watcher in the Water is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Kraken from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth numbered 75 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is The Watcher in the Water worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.56 for ungraded The Watcher in the Water. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is The Watcher in the Water?
The Watcher in the Water is catalogued as Mythic 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 The Watcher in the Water legal in Commander or Standard?
The Watcher in the Water 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 The Watcher in the Water trade at a premium?
The Watcher in the Water combines Mythic 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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