Relic of Sauron
~$9.10 low · ~$42.71 high
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Colorless. Artifact
Tales of Middle-earth Commander #79 · Illustrated by Anton Solovianchyk
Tales of Middle-earth Commander #79 · Illustrated by Anton SolovianchykWhat is Relic of Sauron worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
: Add two mana in any combination of 
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, : Draw two cards, then discard a card.
While the power of Sauron grew, light and living things forsook his borders.
Format legality
All 5 printings of Relic of Sauron
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Hobbit Eternal hoc #46· 2026Borderlessmythic· Cardmarket €15.16 · €19.11 foil | mythic | $14.07 | $18.29 | €15.16€19.11 foil | |
 The Hobbit Eternal hoc #86· 2026BorderlessSurge Foilmythic· Cardmarket €36.83 foil | mythic | No non-foil printing | $42.50 | €36.83 foil | |
 Tales of Middle-earth Commander ltc #489· 2023Showcaserare· Cardmarket €15.76 | rare | $23.03 | $42.71 | €15.76 | |
 Tales of Middle-earth Commander ltc #79· 2023rare· Cardmarket €10.14 | rare | $9.10 | No foil printing | €10.14 | |
 Tales of Middle-earth Commander ltc #159· 2023Extended Artrare· Cardmarket €14.50 | rare | $14.27 | No foil printing | €14.50 |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD for each printing and finish, via Scryfall. They are a guide, not an appraisal.
Where to buy Relic of Sauron
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Card details
- First printed
- 2023
- Printings
- 5
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #1,744 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Warren Mahy, Anton Solovianchyk
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Tales of Middle-earth Commander card (#79).
0079 · LTC · R · EN
- 0079Collector number: this card's place in the set list.
- LTCSet code for Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
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