Nazgûl

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 6/10

The card has shown price stability in the last 30 days with no significant movement, supported by steady demand from LOTR fans but limited by the high supply of Uncommons[1].

Next months. Prices predicted to remain stable between $75-$125 for graded 10s over the next 3-6 months with minor fluctuations based on format play trends[1].

Long term. 1-3 year outlook suggests a slight upward trend if the '9 Nazgûl' strategy gains format-wide popularity, but full art uncommons generally plateau unless the set becomes a major collector staple

History

Nazgûl (also known as the Ringwraiths) are the terrifying servants of Sauron in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings,' originally nine mortal men corrupted by the One Ring into immortal wraiths bound to Sauron's will; in Magic: The Gathering, they are represented as a unique creature type where up to nine copies can exist in a single deck, synergizing with the 'Ring tempts you' mechanic[2][3].

This specific Nazgûl card (Base #334) was first released in June 2023 in the 'The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth' set by Wizards of the Coast[1][2].

• There are exactly nine different Nazgûl cards in Magic, all sharing the same name, mana value, abilities, and stats but featuring different art[2].
• A single deck can legally contain up to nine cards named Nazgûl, unlike the usual four-copy limit for non-legendary cards[2][4].
• The card enters the battlefield with the 'Ring tempts you' ability and grants +1/+1 counters to all Wraiths you control when the Ring tempts you[3][4].

Rarity and print run

Tier

Uncommon

Print run

Medium

First printed in

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth

Demand

Medium

Supply

High

• Full Art variant increases desirability over base uncommon
• High print volume of the 'Tales of Middle-Earth' set makes Uncommon relative scarcity low
• Unique '9 cards per deck' mechanic creates niche demand for collectors and players

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues common in collector boosters, whitening on edges due to the full art variant, and any print defects on the artwork; since it is an Uncommon (U), it is more susceptible to surface scratches than rares but less prone to extreme edge wear than commons[4].

Storage. Store in a rigid top loader with a penny sleeve immediately after purchase; for full art variants, avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading and use acid-free boxes to prevent yellowing of the card stock.

Authenticity. Verify the card number (#334) matches the official set list; fakes often have incorrect font weights on the rules text, misaligned borders, or lack the specific foil pattern of the 2023 LTR set; authentic cards will have the correct Wizards of the Coast copyright date and set symbol[4].