Denethor, Ruling Steward (LTR #198)
Denethor, Ruling Steward is a uncommon printing from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (LTR #198), a Legendary Creature — Human Noble. Illustrated by Campbell White.
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."
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{W}{B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Legendary Creature — Human Noble |
| Power / Toughness | 2 / 4 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (LTR) |
| Collector number | 198 |
| Artist | Campbell White |
| Released | 2023-06-23 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.24, foil $0.32 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- June 16, 2023 — Denethor, Ruling Steward doesn't need to have been on the battlefield when the creature died. For example, if a creature dies during combat on your turn and you cast Denethor, Ruling Steward during your second main phase, its first ability will trigger at the beginning of your end step.
- June 16, 2023 — Denethor, Ruling Steward's first ability will trigger only once during your end step, no matter how many creatures died under your control this turn. However, if no creatures have died under your control this turn as your end step begins, the ability won't trigger at all. It's not possible to cause a creature to die under your control during the end step in time to have the ability trigger.