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Denethor, Ruling Steward The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth MTG card
LTR #198 · Art by Campbell White
LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth#198Uncommon

Denethor, Ruling Steward

Legendary Creature · Human Noble
TCGplayer market · LTR #198 nonfoil
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#7,400 Down 145 in 30 days
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Denethor, Ruling Steward Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.22, down 12.0% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 12.0% over 90 days.

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Denethor, Ruling Steward Printings & Prices

Denethor, Ruling Steward has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, silver foil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.

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Denethor, Ruling Steward Rules Text & Legality

Denethor, Ruling Steward

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 legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Denethor, Ruling Steward Rulings

  • Jun 16, 2023

    Denethor, 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.

  • Jun 16, 2023

    Denethor, 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.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Denethor, Ruling Steward has been reprinted 4 times.

  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · ShowcaseLTR #649
  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Showcase, foilLTR #649
  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earthLTR #198
  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · foilLTR #198

Denethor, Ruling Steward in Commander

Denethor, Ruling Steward is the #7,400 most-played card on EDHREC, down 145 places over the last 30 days.

#7,400 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 145 in 30 days

Denethor, Ruling Steward FAQ

How much is Denethor, Ruling Steward worth?

Denethor, Ruling Steward is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is Denethor, Ruling Steward legal in Commander?

Yes. Denethor, Ruling Steward is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Denethor, Ruling Steward been reprinted?

Yes. Denethor, Ruling Steward has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Denethor, Ruling Steward cheap?

Denethor, Ruling Steward trades at about $0.22; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,400 on EDHREC).