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Faramir, Steward of Gondor is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Noble from LTC (LTC) costing {1}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Commander.

Faramir, Steward of Gondor MTG card

Faramir, Steward of Gondor

Legendary Creature — Human Noble

Card Text

Whenever a legendary creature you control with mana value 4 or greater enters, you become the monarch. At the beginning of your end step, if you're the monarch, create two 1/1 white Human Soldier creature tokens.

"The last Steward of Gondor begs leave to surrender his office."

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 LTC LTC 🎨 Anna Podedworna

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€0.40
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faramir, Steward of Gondor? Basics

Faramir, Steward of Gondor is a Legendary Creature — Human Noble card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a legendary creature you control with mana value 4 or greater enters, you become the monarch. At the beginning of your end step, if you're the monarch, create two 1/1 white Human Soldier creature tokens."

How much mana does Faramir, Steward of Gondor cost to cast? Basics

Faramir, Steward of Gondor has a mana cost of {1}{W}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, 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.

Faramir, Steward of Gondor's mana cost of {1}{W}{U} 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.

Faramir, Steward of Gondor 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.

Faramir, Steward of Gondor's current oracle text is: "Whenever a legendary creature you control with mana value 4 or greater enters, you become the monarch. At the beginning of your end step, if you're the monarch, create two 1/1 white Human Soldier creature tokens."

What is the current price of Faramir, Steward of Gondor? Pricing

The current market price for Faramir, Steward of Gondor is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Faramir, Steward of Gondor? Pricing

You can purchase Faramir, Steward of Gondor 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.

Is Faramir, Steward of Gondor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Faramir, Steward of Gondor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Faramir, Steward of Gondor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Faramir, Steward of Gondor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Faramir, Steward of Gondor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Faramir, Steward of Gondor 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 Faramir, Steward of Gondor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Faramir, Steward of Gondor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Faramir, Steward of Gondor legal in Legacy? Legality

Faramir, Steward of Gondor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Faramir, Steward of Gondor legal in Vintage? Legality

Faramir, Steward of Gondor 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 Faramir, Steward of Gondor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Faramir, Steward of Gondor 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 Faramir, Steward of Gondor from? Details

This printing of Faramir, Steward of Gondor is from LTC (LTC), with collector number 54.

Faramir, Steward of Gondor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Faramir, Steward of Gondor's rarity? Details

Faramir, Steward of Gondor is a rare card in LTC.

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

Who illustrated Faramir, Steward of Gondor? Details

Faramir, Steward of Gondor was illustrated by Anna Podedworna.

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

What is Faramir, Steward of Gondor's power and toughness? Details

Faramir, Steward of Gondor is a 2/2 creature.

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

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