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Rise of the Witch-king
SORCERY Uncommon
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth EDHREC #1,935
$0.58
-3.3%
7 days
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Rise of the Witch-king Price Summary
Rise of the Witch-king's current headline price is $0.58.
Rise of the Witch-king Printings & Prices
2 printings
Rise of the Witch-king has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, silver foil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
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Sell Rise of the Witch-king: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #672 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #672 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #672 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #672 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #221 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #221 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #221 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Rise of the Witch-king Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Rise of the Witch-king Rulings
3 most recent
- 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
4 printings
Rise of the Witch-king has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTR #221 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LTR #221 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LTR #672 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Showcase |
| LTR #672 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Showcase |
Rise of the Witch-king in Commander
Rise of the Witch-king is the #1,935 most-played card on EDHREC, down 46 places over the last 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 $0.58 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 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 $0.58 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.