Deceive the Messenger
Instant · Common
Deceive the Messenger is currently worth about $0.14 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
Target creature gets -3/-0 until end of turn. Amass Orcs 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter on an Army you control. It's also an Orc. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token first.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Amass
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Tomas Duchek
Playability
#14056 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 498 | Common | $0.27 | $0.37 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 47 | Common | $0.14 | $0.22 |
Price intelligence
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #498 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.37 | $0.27 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.27 – $0.37 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Deceive the Messenger worth?
Deceive the Messenger is currently worth about $0.14 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.14 to $0.37 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Deceive the Messenger printed in?
Deceive the Messenger has been printed in 1 set, including The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.
Can I buy Deceive the Messenger on RareWell?
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Is Deceive the Messenger legal in Commander?
Yes — Deceive the Messenger is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Deceive the Messenger legal in Modern?
Yes — Deceive the Messenger is legal in Modern.
Is Deceive the Messenger on the Reserved List?
No — Deceive the Messenger is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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