Denethor, Ruling Steward
~$0.22 low · ~$0.51 high
Multicolor. Legendary Creature — Human Noble
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #198 · Illustrated by Campbell White
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #198 · Illustrated by Campbell WhiteWhat is Denethor, Ruling Steward worth?
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~$0.51
Showcase foil · The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #649
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Oracle text
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.
, Sacrifice another creature: Each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
2/4
"Much must be risked in war."
Format legality
All 2 printings of Denethor, Ruling Steward
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth ltr #649· 2023Showcaseuncommon· Cardmarket €0.34 foil | uncommon | $0.34 | $0.51 | €0.34 foil | |
 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth ltr #198· 2023uncommon· Cardmarket €0.10 · €0.20 foil | uncommon | $0.22 | $0.31 | €0.10€0.20 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2023
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #7,271 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Campbell White
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth card (#198).
0198 · LTR · U · EN
- 0198Collector number: this card's place in the set list.
- LTRSet code for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (2)
2023-06-16
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.
2023-06-16
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.
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