Magic: The Gathering

Denethor, Stone Seer

Tales of Middle-earth Commander 422 • rare

Set: Tales of Middle-earth Commander
Collector number: 422
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Bruno Biazotto
Market price: $0.40

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What it's worth

$0.40market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.38 – $0.41 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare creature card highlights a pivotal figure from classic lore, bringing a significant character to the tabletop. As a rare inclusion in its set, it represents a specialized tactical option for players looking to deepen the thematic resonance of their deck.

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Card face

What it does

When Denethor enters, scry 2.

3 generic mana red mana, tap, Sacrifice Denethor: Target player becomes the monarch. Denethor deals 3 damage to any target.

"You may triumph on the field, for a day. But against the Power that now arises there is no victory."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Denethor, Stone Seer was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Tales of Middle-earth' Commander set, a crossover product that integrated J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the established mechanics of the game. Designed to function within the 'Riders of Rohan' preconstructed deck, the card reflects the Steward of Gondor’s desperate and increasingly isolated reliance on the Palantír to monitor the movements of Sauron, capturing his character arc through a life-draining ability that mirrors his obsession and eventual decline.

The artwork was commissioned from Bruno Biazotto, an illustrator known for his dramatic use of shadow and light. Biazotto’s depiction emphasizes the heavy psychological toll of the palantír, framing Denethor in a monochromatic, haunting glow that distinguishes him from the more heroic figures found elsewhere in the set. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful, mechanically distinct representation of the character, particularly lauded by players for how its cost-to-effect ratio encourages a 'high stakes' playstyle thematic to Denethor's tragic narrative.

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