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Denethor, Ruling Steward is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Noble from LTR (LTR) costing {1}{W}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Denethor, Ruling Steward MTG card

Denethor, Ruling Steward

Legendary Creature — Human Noble

Card 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. {2}, Sacrifice another creature: Each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

"Much must be risked in war."

Card Stats

2/4 uncommon CMC: 3.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Campbell White

Market Prices

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$0.10
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$0.26
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.28
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Denethor, Ruling Steward? Basics

Denethor, Ruling Steward is a Legendary Creature — Human Noble card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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. {2}, Sacrifice another creature: Each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."

How much mana does Denethor, Ruling Steward cost to cast? Basics

Denethor, Ruling Steward has a mana cost of {1}{W}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Denethor, Ruling Steward's mana cost of {1}{W}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Denethor, Ruling Steward has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Denethor, Ruling Steward's current oracle text is: "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. {2}, Sacrifice another creature: Each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Denethor, Ruling Steward? Pricing

The current market price for Denethor, Ruling Steward is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.26 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Denethor, Ruling Steward? Pricing

You can purchase Denethor, Ruling Steward from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Denethor, Ruling Steward normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.26

Is Denethor, Ruling Steward legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Denethor, Ruling Steward in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Denethor, Ruling Steward legal in Modern? Legality

Denethor, Ruling Steward is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Denethor, Ruling Steward legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Denethor, Ruling Steward is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Denethor, Ruling Steward legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Denethor, Ruling Steward in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Denethor, Ruling Steward legal in Legacy? Legality

Denethor, Ruling Steward is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Denethor, Ruling Steward legal in Vintage? Legality

Denethor, Ruling Steward is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Denethor, Ruling Steward legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Denethor, Ruling Steward in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Denethor, Ruling Steward from? Details

This printing of Denethor, Ruling Steward is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 198.

Denethor, Ruling Steward may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Denethor, Ruling Steward's rarity? Details

Denethor, Ruling Steward is a uncommon card in LTR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Denethor, Ruling Steward? Details

Denethor, Ruling Steward was illustrated by Campbell White.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Denethor, Ruling Steward's power and toughness? Details

Denethor, Ruling Steward is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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