Magic: The Gathering · Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth

Sauron's Ransom

French name: Rançon de Sauron

225Rare

Sauron's Ransom (Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 225) has a market price of US$0.52 to US$0.90 as of Nov 10, 2026.

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Market price

FoilUS$0.90Low US$0.50

NormalUS$0.52Low US$0.20

As of Nov 10, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.

Card details

Type: Instant
Mana cost: {1}{U}{B}
Artist: Alex Brock

Card text

Choose an opponent. They look at the top four cards of your library and separate them into a face-down pile and a face-up pile. Put one pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard. The Ring tempts you.

Flavour text

"He was dear to you, I see. And now he shall endure the slow torment of years."

About this card

Sauron's Ransom is card 225 in Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, a Magic: The Gathering set released Jun 23, 2023. Rarity: Rare. Finishes: Foil, Normal. Illustrated by Alex Brock. Reference market price on Nov 10, 2026: US$0.90 (Foil), US$0.52 (Normal). Over the last 30 days, the Foil price went up 5.9%. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.

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