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Denethor, Ruling Steward
LTR · The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #198 · Uncommon · released 2023-06-23
{1}{W}{B}
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.
{2}, Sacrifice another creature: Each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
"Much must be risked in war."
Denethor, Ruling Steward is an uncommon black-white creature from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (2023). It has been printed 2 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $0.23 to $0.51 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.22
USD Foil$0.29
Format legality
Where you can play Denethor, Ruling Steward in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.23 to $0.51 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth at $0.23.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth This page | 198 | Uncommon | $0.23 | $0.31 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 649 | Uncommon | $0.35 | $0.51 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2023-06-16Denethor, 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.
- 2023-06-16Denethor, 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Denethor, Ruling Steward legal in Commander?
Yes — Denethor, Ruling Steward is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Denethor, Ruling Steward legal in?
Denethor, Ruling Steward is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Denethor, Ruling Steward been printed?
Denethor, Ruling Steward has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Denethor, Ruling Steward?
The cheapest printing is The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (#198) at about $0.23.
Who illustrated Denethor, Ruling Steward?
This printing of Denethor, Ruling Steward was illustrated by Campbell White.