Quick Answer

Minas Tirith is a rare Legendary Land from LTR (LTR). Current price: $3.61 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Minas Tirith MTG card

Minas Tirith

Legendary Land

Card Text

Minas Tirith enters tapped unless you control a legendary creature. {T}: Add {W}. {1}{W}, {T}: Draw a card. Activate only if you attacked with two or more creatures this turn.

"I would see the White Tree in flower again in the courts of the kings, and Minas Tirith in peace." —Faramir

Card Stats

rare LTR LTR 🎨 Arthur Yuan

Market Prices

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$3.61
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TCGPlayer
$4.85
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$6.49
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Card Kingdom
$7.99
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Cardmarket
€4.30
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Cardmarket
€4.33
Foil
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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 (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minas Tirith? Basics

Minas Tirith is a Legendary Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Minas Tirith enters tapped unless you control a legendary creature. {T}: Add {W}. {1}{W}, {T}: Draw a card. Activate only if you attacked with two or more creatures this turn."

How much mana does Minas Tirith cost to cast? Basics

Minas Tirith has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Minas Tirith's mana cost of 0 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.

Minas Tirith has a mana value of 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.

Minas Tirith's current oracle text is: "Minas Tirith enters tapped unless you control a legendary creature. {T}: Add {W}. {1}{W}, {T}: Draw a card. Activate only if you attacked with two or more creatures this turn."

What is the current price of Minas Tirith? Pricing

The current market price for Minas Tirith is approximately $3.61 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.85 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Minas Tirith? Pricing

You can purchase Minas Tirith 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.

Minas Tirith normal: $3.61 | foil: $4.85

Is Minas Tirith legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Minas Tirith in Standard is not available.

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

Is Minas Tirith legal in Modern? Legality

Minas Tirith is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Minas Tirith legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Minas Tirith 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 Minas Tirith legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Minas Tirith in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Minas Tirith legal in Legacy? Legality

Minas Tirith is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Minas Tirith legal in Vintage? Legality

Minas Tirith 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 Minas Tirith legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Minas Tirith 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 Minas Tirith from? Details

This printing of Minas Tirith is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 256.

Minas Tirith may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Minas Tirith's rarity? Details

Minas Tirith 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 Minas Tirith? Details

Minas Tirith was illustrated by Arthur Yuan.

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

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