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Rise of the Witch-king
LTR · The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #221 · Uncommon · released 2023-06-23
{2}{B}{G}
Sorcery
Each player sacrifices a creature of their choice. If you sacrificed a creature this way, you may return another permanent card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
In rode the Lord of the Nazgûl, under the archway that no enemy ever yet had passed, and all fled before his face.
Rise of the Witch-king is an uncommon black-green sorcery 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 $0.42 to $4.02 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.59
USD Foil$0.85
Format legality
Where you can play Rise of the Witch-king 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 $0.42 to $4.02 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth at $0.42.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth This page | 221 | Uncommon | $0.42 | $0.90 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 672 | Uncommon | $3.80 | $4.02 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2023-06-16First the active player chooses which creature they'll sacrifice, then each other player in turn order does the same, knowing choices made before their choice. Then all those creatures are sacrificed simultaneously.
- 2023-06-16You choose which permanent card you're returning to the battlefield, if any, as Rise of the Witch-King resolves, after permanents are sacrificed.
- 2023-06-16You cannot return the same permanent card that you sacrificed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rise of the Witch-king legal in Commander?
Yes — Rise of the Witch-king is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Rise of the Witch-king legal in?
Rise of the Witch-king is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Rise of the Witch-king been printed?
Rise of the Witch-king has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Rise of the Witch-king?
The cheapest printing is The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (#221) at about $0.42.
Who illustrated Rise of the Witch-king?
This printing of Rise of the Witch-king was illustrated by Andrea Piparo.