Saruman, the White Hand
Saruman, the White Hand Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Saruman, the White Hand is $0.47 (LTC #8, Foil), and the most expensive is $38.67 (LTC #477, Showcase, Silver Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.63, up 3.3% over 7 days, up 10.5% over 30 days, up 16.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.64 (2026).
Saruman, the White Hand Printings & Prices
Saruman, the White Hand has 3 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, silver foil and foil finishes, including showcase and extended art treatments.
Sell Saruman, the White Hand: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $30.00 cash for LTC #477 (Silver Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LTC #477 | Silver Foil | $30.00 | $49.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #477 | Nonfoil | $10.50 | $18.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #91 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | $6.99 | 57% |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #8 | Nonfoil | $1.05 | $2.29 | 54% |
Saruman, the White Hand Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, amass Orcs X, where X is that spell's mana value. (Put X +1/+1 counters on an Army you control. It's also an Orc. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token first.)
Goblins and Orcs you control have ward {2}.
Saruman, the White Hand is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Saruman, the White Hand Rulings
- Jun 16, 2023 A creature that is both a Goblin and an Orc still only gets one instance of ward {2} from Saruman, the White Hand's last ability.
- Jun 16, 2023 Amass Zombies works the same way, except you create a 0/0 black Zombie Army creature token if you don't control an Army. If the Army creature you chose isn't already a Zombie, it becomes a Zombie in addition to its other types. By combining cards with amass Orcs and amass Zombies, you can end up with an Orc Zombie Army.
- Jun 16, 2023 Amass abilities are now written as "amass [subtype] N." Previous cards with amass have received errata to say "amass Zombies N."
- Jun 16, 2023 If Saruman, the White Hand is a Goblin or an Orc, it will have ward {2}.
- Jun 16, 2023 If you don't control an Army, the Orc Army token you create enters the battlefield as a 0/0 creature before receiving counters. Any abilities that trigger when a creature with a certain power enters the battlefield, such as that of Mentor of the Meek, will see the token enter as a 0/0 creature before it gets +1/+1 counters.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Saruman, the White Hand has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTC #477 | 2023-06-23 | Mythic | Showcase |
| LTC #477 | 2023-06-23 | Mythic | Showcase |
| LTC #8 | 2023-06-23 | Mythic | Standard |
| LTC #8 | 2023-06-23 | Mythic | Standard |
| LTC #91 | 2023-06-23 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| LTC #91 | 2023-06-23 | Mythic | Extended Art |
LTC #477 Saruman, the White Hand in Commander
Saruman, the White Hand is the #3,831 most-played card on EDHREC, down 11 places over the last 30 days.
Saruman, the White Hand FAQ
How much is Saruman, the White Hand worth?
Saruman, the White Hand is worth about $0.63 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $0.63 to $38.67 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Saruman, the White Hand legal in Commander?
Yes — Saruman, the White Hand is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Saruman, the White Hand been reprinted?
Yes — Saruman, the White Hand has been reprinted 6 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Saruman, the White Hand cheap?
Saruman, the White Hand trades at about $0.63 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.