Barad-dûr
Tales of Middle-earth Promos · #253s

Barad-dûr

Barad-dûr is a Rare Legendary Land from Tales of Middle-earth Promos (253s) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.25 for ungraded copies.

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Who is this card for?

Barad-dûr suits collectors and players working on Tales of Middle-earth Promos who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Barad-dûr from Tales of Middle-earth Promos?

Barad-dûr is a Legendary Land in Tales of Middle-earth Promos numbered 253s. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: B. Barad-dûr (253s) from Tales of Middle-earth Promos should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Promos.

What is Barad-dûr worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.25 for Barad-dûr. Low and high spread runs $4.25 to null. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Collector number 253s distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2023.

SetTales of Middle-earth Promos
Number253s
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$4.25
Cardmarket EUR
foil $4.25

How collectible is Barad-dûr?

Barad-dûr is a Rare printing in Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Collector number 253s distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Barad-dûr?

Barad-dûr lists as Legendary Land with keywords Amass. Artist: Sean Vo. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Collector number 253s distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Barad-dûr (253s) from Tales of Middle-earth Promos should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Barad-dûr is catalogued as Rare Legendary Land in Tales of Middle-earth Promos, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $4.25.
  • Mana cost 0 CMC and type line Legendary Land 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 $4.25 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Barad-dûr from Tales of Middle-earth Promos?

Barad-dûr is a Rare Legendary Land from Tales of Middle-earth Promos numbered 253s in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Barad-dûr worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.25 for ungraded Barad-dûr. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Barad-dûr?

Barad-dûr is catalogued as Rare in Tales of Middle-earth Promos. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Barad-dûr legal in Commander or Standard?

Barad-dûr 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 Barad-dûr near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $4.25. 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.