
Rise of the Witch-king
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −15.9%
- EDHREC rank
- #2,004 Down 42 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy LTR #221 nonfoil
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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
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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
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Rise of the Witch-king in Sealed Products
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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.
Sell Rise of the Witch-king: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #672 | Silver Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | LTR #672 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #672 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | LTR #672 | Silver Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | LTR #221 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #221 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | LTR #221 | Nonfoil |
Rise of the Witch-king Rules Text & Legality
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.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
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, 2023The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · ShowcaseLTR #672
- Jun 23, 2023The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Showcase, foilLTR #672
- Jun 23, 2023The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earthLTR #221
- Jun 23, 2023The 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.
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.





