Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress is $18.59 (LTC #514, Borderless, Foil), and the most expensive is $30.59 (LTC #558, Borderless, Surge Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $18.76, up 0.1% over 7 days, down 0.5% over 30 days, up 5.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $19.24 (2026).
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Printings & Prices
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $12.50 cash for LTC #558 (Surge Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LTC #558 | Surge Foil | $12.50 | $24.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #514 | Foil | $11.50 | $22.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #514 | Nonfoil | $11.00 | $21.99 | 50% |
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Rules Text & Legality
Minas Morgul enters tapped.
{T}: Add {B}.
{3}{B}, {T}: Put a shadow counter on target creature. For as long as that creature has a shadow counter on it, it's a Wraith in addition to its other types. (A creature with shadow can block or be blocked by only creatures with shadow.)
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Rulings
- Nov 3, 2023 A permanent with a shadow counter on it has shadow.
- Nov 3, 2023 If an attacking creature has multiple evasion abilities, such as shadow and flying, a creature can block it only if that creature satisfies all of the appropriate evasion abilities.
- Nov 3, 2023 Multiple instances of shadow on the same creature are redundant.
- Nov 3, 2023 Once a creature has been blocked, that creature remains blocked and will deal and be dealt combat damage even if it gains or loses shadow or if the blocking creature gains or loses shadow.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTC #514 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Borderless |
| LTC #514 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Borderless |
| LTC #558 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Borderless |
LTC #514 Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress in Commander
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress is the #2,210 most-played card on EDHREC, down 31 places over the last 30 days.
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress FAQ
How much is Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress worth?
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress is worth about $18.76 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $18.76 to $30.59 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress legal in Commander?
Yes — Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress been reprinted?
Yes — Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress expensive?
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress trades at $18.76 on printing supply and steady demand.