Palantír of Orthanc — Frequently Asked Questions

7 common questions about Palantír of Orthanc in MTG — View Palantír of Orthanc

What does Palantír of Orthanc do?

Palantír of Orthanc is a Legendary Artifact. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of your end step, put an influence counter on Palantír of Orthanc and scry 2. Then target opponent may have you draw a card. If that player doesn't, you mill X cards, where X is the number of influence counters on Palantír of Orthanc, and that player loses life equal to the total mana value of those cards." — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.

What type of card is Palantír of Orthanc?

Palantír of Orthanc is a Legendary Artifact. It is a Mythic Rare card from the The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set. Learn more about Mill in our MTG wiki.

What format is Palantír of Orthanc legal in?

Palantír of Orthanc is legal in: Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Historic. Learn more about Modern format in our wiki. Check Gatherer for the official rulings.

How much does Palantír of Orthanc cost?

The current market price for Palantír of Orthanc is approximately $18.75 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.

What set is Palantír of Orthanc from?

Palantír of Orthanc was printed in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Browse all cards from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.

Is Palantír of Orthanc good in Commander?

Yes, Palantír of Orthanc is legal in Commander. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.

What are budget alternatives to Palantír of Orthanc?

Since Palantír of Orthanc costs $18.75, you may want to explore more affordable alternatives under $2 that fill a similar role in your deck. View budget alternatives to Palantír of Orthanc.

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