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Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff is a rare Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue from LTR (LTR) costing {W}{B}. Current price: $7.42 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff MTG card

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue

Card Text

Whenever a player casts their second spell each turn, you lose 1 life and create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

"Whatever is wrong in the Shire, Lotho will be at the bottom of it: you can be sure of that." —Pippin

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 2.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Ilker Yildiz
Treasure

Market Prices

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$7.42
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$9.08
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$11.99
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$13.99
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€7.98
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€8.31
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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
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff? Basics

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff is a Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a player casts their second spell each turn, you lose 1 life and create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

How much mana does Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff cost to cast? Basics

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff has a mana cost of {W}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff's mana cost of {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.

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff's current oracle text is: "Whenever a player casts their second spell each turn, you lose 1 life and create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

What is the current price of Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff? Pricing

The current market price for Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff is approximately $7.42 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €7.98 EUR.

Where can I buy Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff? Pricing

You can purchase Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff 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.

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff normal: $7.42 | foil: $9.08

Is Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff legal in Modern? Legality

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff 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 Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff legal in Legacy? Legality

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff legal in Vintage? Legality

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff 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 Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff 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 Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff from? Details

This printing of Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 213.

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff's rarity? Details

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff is a rare card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff? Details

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff was illustrated by Ilker Yildiz.

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

What is Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff's power and toughness? Details

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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