Escape from Orthanc
~$0.19 low · ~$0.35 high
White. Instant
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #12 · Illustrated by Anthony Devine
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #12 · Illustrated by Anthony DevineWhat is Escape from Orthanc worth?
Highest TCGplayer price
~$0.35
Showcase foil · The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #463
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Target creature gets +1/+3 and gains flying until end of turn. Untap it.
"How far can you bear me?" asked Gandalf. "Many leagues," said Gwaihir, "but not to the ends of the earth. I was sent to bear tidings, not burdens."
Format legality
All 2 printings of Escape from Orthanc
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth ltr #463· 2023Showcasecommon· Cardmarket €0.17 | common | $0.26 | $0.35 | €0.17 | |
 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth ltr #12· 2023common· Cardmarket €0.04 · €0.17 foil | common | $0.19 | $0.23 | €0.04€0.17 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2023
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #14,869 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Anthony Devine
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth card (#12).
0012 · LTR · C · EN
- 0012Collector number: this card's place in the set list.
- LTRSet code for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- CCommon
- ENPrinted in English
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