Magic

Prices updated

Rise of the Witch-king The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth MTG card
LTR #221 · Art by Andrea Piparo
LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth#221Uncommon

Rise of the Witch-king

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · LTR #221 nonfoil
$0.37 −5.1% −$0.02, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−15.9%
EDHREC rank
#2,004 Down 42 in 30 days
Best buylist

Buy LTR #221 nonfoil

Affiliate links. TCG Strat may earn a commission from TCGplayer, Mana Pool and eBay. Prices are TCGplayer’s market price, Card Kingdom’s retail price and Mana Pool’s lowest listing.

Rise of the Witch-king Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.37, down 5.1% over 7 days, down 15.9% over 30 days, down 57.5% over 90 days.

Rise of the Witch-king Price History

Markets TCGplayer marketreference

Markets on the chart

TCGplayer marketreference
Drag across the chart Tap or drag the chart
TCGplayer market
Card Kingdom retail
Card Kingdom buylist
Mana Pool, lowest listing
Cardmarket trend
TCGplayer change, 1 year
Low in range
High in range
Buylist spread
Markets shown

Rise of the Witch-king price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.37.

Where to Buy and Sell Rise of the Witch-king

Every market we track for LTR #221 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.

Rise of the Witch-king in Sealed Products

Checking which sealed products hold LTR #221 nonfoil.

Loading sealed products.

Rise of the Witch-king Printings & Prices

Rise of the Witch-king has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, silver foil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.

LTR set symbol, UncommonLTR #221
Viewing
LTR set symbol, UncommonLTR #672
Showcase

Sell Rise of the Witch-king: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
CoolStuffIncLTR #672Silver Foil
Card KingdomLTR #672Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncLTR #672Nonfoil
Card KingdomLTR #672Silver Foil
Card KingdomLTR #221Foil
CoolStuffIncLTR #221Nonfoil
Card KingdomLTR #221Nonfoil

Rise of the Witch-king Rules Text & Legality

Rise of the Witch-king

Each player sacrifices a creature of their choice. If you sacrificed a creature this way, you may return another permanent card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

In rode the Lord of the Nazgûl, under the archway that no enemy ever yet had passed, and all fled before his face.

Rise of the Witch-king is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

View on Scryfall ↗

Rise of the Witch-king Rulings

  • Jun 16, 2023

    First the active player chooses which creature they'll sacrifice, then each other player in turn order does the same, knowing choices made before their choice. Then all those creatures are sacrificed simultaneously.

  • Jun 16, 2023

    You cannot return the same permanent card that you sacrificed.

  • Jun 16, 2023

    You choose which permanent card you're returning to the battlefield, if any, as Rise of the Witch-King resolves, after permanents are sacrificed.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Rise of the Witch-king has been reprinted 4 times.

  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · ShowcaseLTR #672
  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Showcase, foilLTR #672
  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earthLTR #221
  • Jun 23, 2023LTR set symbol, UncommonThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · foilLTR #221

Rise of the Witch-king in Commander

Rise of the Witch-king is the #2,004 most-played card on EDHREC, down 42 places over the last 30 days.

#2,004 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 42 in 30 days

Rise of the Witch-king FAQ

How much is Rise of the Witch-king worth?

Rise of the Witch-king is worth about $0.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is Rise of the Witch-king legal in Commander?

Yes. Rise of the Witch-king is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Rise of the Witch-king been reprinted?

Yes. Rise of the Witch-king has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Rise of the Witch-king cheap?

Rise of the Witch-king trades at about $0.37; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Rise of the Witch-king?

Cards that fill a similar role include Blood for Bones, Victimize, The Eldest Reborn.