Denethor, Ruling Steward
LTRThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth/#198/2023Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.12
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.22
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.22TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.3%30d▼ 4.3%90d▼ 8.3%
90d high
$0.28
90d low
$0.19
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.22
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Down 4.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 21% below its 90 day high of $0.28.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 50% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Human Noble
At the beginning of your end step, if a creature died under your control this turn, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token.
, Sacrifice another creature: Each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
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Card capabilities
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Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc16 Jun 2023
Denethor, Ruling Steward doesn't need to have been on the battlefield when the creature died. For example, if a creature dies during combat on your turn and you cast Denethor, Ruling Steward during your second main phase, its first ability will trigger at the beginning of your end step.
wotc16 Jun 2023
Denethor, Ruling Steward's first ability will trigger only once during your end step, no matter how many creatures died under your control this turn. However, if no creatures have died under your control this turn as your end step begins, the ability won't trigger at all. It's not possible to cause a creature to die under your control during the end step in time to have the ability trigger.
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About this card
Denethor, Ruling Steward
Denethor, Ruling Steward is a Legendary Creature — Human Noble, with mana cost {1}{W}{B} (mana value 3). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.22 (down 4.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Denethor, Ruling Steward FAQ
How much is Denethor, Ruling Steward worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Denethor, Ruling Steward is $0.22. It is down 4.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.19 to $0.28.
What is the cheapest printing of Denethor, Ruling Steward?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth at $0.22 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Denethor, Ruling Steward?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth at $0.34 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Denethor, Ruling Steward are there?
Denethor, Ruling Steward has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Denethor, Ruling Steward first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LTR #198, released 2023-06-23.
What is the newest printing of Denethor, Ruling Steward?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LTR #649, released 2023-11-03.
Is there a foil version of Denethor, Ruling Steward?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.33 versus $0.22 for nonfoil, which is 50% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Denethor, Ruling Steward legal in Commander?
Yes, Denethor, Ruling Steward is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.