Sauron, the Dark Lord
Sauron, the Dark Lord is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror from Tales of Middle-earth Promos (224s) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $57.41 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sauron, the Dark Lord suits collectors and players working on Tales of Middle-earth Promos who need the Mythic slot. Treat $57.41 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Sauron, the Dark Lord from Tales of Middle-earth Promos?
Sauron, the Dark Lord is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror in Tales of Middle-earth Promos numbered 224s. Mana cost {3}{U}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R, U. Sauron, the Dark Lord (224s) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror in Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Sauron, the Dark Lord worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $57.41 for Sauron, the Dark Lord. Low and high spread runs $57.41 to null. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Collector number 224s distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic.
| Set | Tales of Middle-earth Promos |
|---|---|
| Number | 224s |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $57.41 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $57.41 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, R, U |
|---|---|
| Power | 7 |
How collectible is Sauron, the Dark Lord?
Sauron, the Dark Lord is a Mythic printing in Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Collector number 224s distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Sauron, the Dark Lord?
Sauron, the Dark Lord lists as Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror with keywords Amass, Ward. Artist: Kieran Yanner. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Collector number 224s distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Sauron, the Dark Lord (224s) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror in Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Sauron, the Dark Lord is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror in Tales of Middle-earth Promos, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $57.41.
- Mana cost {3}{U}{B}{R} 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 $57.41 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Sauron, the Dark Lord from Tales of Middle-earth Promos?
Sauron, the Dark Lord is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror from Tales of Middle-earth Promos numbered 224s in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sauron, the Dark Lord worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $57.41 for ungraded Sauron, the Dark Lord. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sauron, the Dark Lord?
Sauron, the Dark Lord is catalogued as Mythic in Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Sauron, the Dark Lord legal in Commander or Standard?
Sauron, the Dark Lord 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 Sauron, the Dark Lord trade at a premium?
Sauron, the Dark Lord 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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