Sauron, the Lidless Eye
Sauron, the Lidless Eye Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Sauron, the Lidless Eye is $9.54 (LTR #288, Foil), and the most expensive is $32.52 (LTR #396, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $32.52, down 0.3% over 7 days, up 4.7% over 30 days, up 22.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $33.74 (2026).
Sauron, the Lidless Eye Printings & Prices
Sauron, the Lidless Eye has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Sauron, the Lidless Eye: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $32.00 cash for LTR #396; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 45% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LTR #396 | Nonfoil | $32.00 | $57.99 | 45% |
Sauron, the Lidless Eye Rules Text & Legality
When Sauron enters, gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap it. It gains haste until end of turn.
{1}{B}{R}: Creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. Each opponent loses 2 life.
Sauron, the Lidless Eye is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Sauron, the Lidless Eye has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTR #396 | 2023-06-23 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| LTR #288 | 2023-06-23 | Mythic | Standard |
LTR #396 Sauron, the Lidless Eye in Commander
Sauron, the Lidless Eye is the #10,969 most-played card on EDHREC, down 86 places over the last 30 days.
Sauron, the Lidless Eye FAQ
How much is Sauron, the Lidless Eye worth?
Sauron, the Lidless Eye is worth about $32.52 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026.
Is Sauron, the Lidless Eye legal in Commander?
Yes — Sauron, the Lidless Eye is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Sauron, the Lidless Eye been reprinted?
Yes — Sauron, the Lidless Eye has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sauron, the Lidless Eye expensive?
Sauron, the Lidless Eye holds a $32.52 price because supply is limited to two printings.