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Denethor, Ruling Steward
LEGENDARY CREATURE — HUMAN NOBLE Uncommon
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth EDHREC #7,179
$0.25
+25.0%
7 days
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Denethor, Ruling Steward Price Summary
Denethor, Ruling Steward's current headline price is $0.25.
Denethor, Ruling Steward Printings & Prices
2 printings
Denethor, Ruling Steward has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, silver foil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
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Sell Denethor, Ruling Steward: Buylist Offers
9 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LTR #649 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | LTR #649 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #649 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #198 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #649 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | LTR #649 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | LTR #198 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #198 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | LTR #198 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Denethor, Ruling Steward Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Denethor, Ruling Steward Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
4 printings
Denethor, Ruling Steward has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTR #198 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LTR #198 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LTR #649 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Showcase |
| LTR #649 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Showcase |
Denethor, Ruling Steward in Commander
Denethor, Ruling Steward is the #7,179 most-played card on EDHREC, down 248 places over the last 30 days.
Denethor, Ruling Steward FAQ
How much is Denethor, Ruling Steward worth?
Denethor, Ruling Steward is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 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 $0.25 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,179 on EDHREC).