Isolation at Orthanc
LTRThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth/#57/2023Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.13
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
$0.13TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 7.1%30d▼ 23.5%90d▼ 23.5%
90d high
$0.19
90d low
$0.09
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.13
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Down 23.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 32% below its 90 day high of $0.19.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 38% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Put target creature into its owner's library second from the top.
Card capabilities
Instant
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Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc16 Jun 2023
If the target creature's controller has zero cards left in their library when Isolation at Orthanc resolves, that creature becomes the top card of their library.
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About this card
Isolation at Orthanc
Isolation at Orthanc is an Instant, with mana cost {3}{U} (mana value 4). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.13 (down 23.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Isolation at Orthanc FAQ
How much is Isolation at Orthanc worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Isolation at Orthanc is $0.13. It is down 23.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.09 to $0.19.
What is the cheapest printing of Isolation at Orthanc?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth at $0.13 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Isolation at Orthanc?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth at $0.30 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Isolation at Orthanc are there?
Isolation at Orthanc has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Isolation at Orthanc first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LTR #57, released 2023-06-23.
What is the newest printing of Isolation at Orthanc?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LTR #508, released 2023-11-03.
Is there a foil version of Isolation at Orthanc?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.18 versus $0.13 for nonfoil, which is 38% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Isolation at Orthanc legal in Commander?
Yes, Isolation at Orthanc is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.