Shagrat, Loot Bearer
Legendary Creature — Orc Soldier · Rare
Shagrat, Loot Bearer is currently worth about $0.35 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
Whenever Shagrat attacks, attach up to one target Equipment to it. Then amass Orcs X, where X is the number of Equipment attached to Shagrat. (Control of the Equipment doesn't change. To amass Orcs X, put X +1/+1 counters 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
- 4
- Color identity
- B · R
- Type line
- Legendary Creature — Orc Soldier
- Keywords
- Amass
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Tatiana Veryayskaya
- P/T
- 4/4
Playability
#15792 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
When Shagrat, Loot Bearer's ability triggers, you can choose not to target an Equipment just to amass Orcs. However, if you do choose a target, and that target is illegal at the time the ability tries to resolve, the ability won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't amass Orcs.
— wotc, 2023-06-16
Control of the Equipment doesn't change. If you target an Equipment an opponent controls, you won't be able to activate its equip ability, for example, and they can activate its equip ability as a sorcery to reattach it to a creature they control.
— wotc, 2023-06-16
Amass abilities are now written as "amass [subtype] N." Previous cards with amass have received errata to say "amass Zombies N."
— wotc, 2023-06-16
To amass Orcs N, if you don't control an Army creature, create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token. Then you choose an Army creature you control and put N +1/+1 counters on it. If that Army isn't already an Orc, it becomes an Orc in addition to its other types.
— wotc, 2023-06-16
Amass Zombies works the same way, except you create a 0/0 black Zombie Army creature token if you don't control an Army. If the Army creature you chose isn't already a Zombie, it becomes a Zombie in addition to its other types. By combining cards with amass Orcs and amass Zombies, you can end up with an Orc Zombie Army.
— wotc, 2023-06-16
In the rare case that you control multiple Army creatures (perhaps because you played a creature with changeling) while you amass Orcs, you choose which of your Army creatures to put the +1/+1 counters on. If that creature isn't an Orc, it becomes an Orc in addition to its other types.
— wotc, 2023-06-16
If you don't control an Army, the Orc Army token you create enters the battlefield as a 0/0 creature before receiving counters. Any abilities that trigger when a creature with a certain power enters the battlefield, such as that of Mentor of the Meek, will see the token enter as a 0/0 creature before it gets +1/+1 counters.
— wotc, 2023-06-16
Some spells and abilities that amass Orcs may require targets. If each target chosen is an illegal target as that spell or ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve. You won't amass Orcs.
— wotc, 2023-06-16
Some cards refer to the "amassed Army." That means the Army creature you chose to receive counters, even if no counters were placed on it for some reason.
— wotc, 2023-06-16
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tales of Middle-earth Promos | 228s | Rare | — | $1.38 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 679 | Rare | $0.71 | $1.72 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 783 | Rare | — | $0.58 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 372 | Rare | $0.39 | — |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 228 | Rare | $0.35 | $0.46 |
Price intelligence
Tales of Middle-earth Promos #228s — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1.38 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$1.38 – $1.38 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Shagrat, Loot Bearer worth?
Shagrat, Loot Bearer is currently worth about $0.35 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.35 to $1.72 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Shagrat, Loot Bearer printed in?
Shagrat, Loot Bearer has been printed in 2 sets, including The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, Tales of Middle-earth Promos.
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Is Shagrat, Loot Bearer legal in Commander?
Yes — Shagrat, Loot Bearer is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Shagrat, Loot Bearer legal in Modern?
Yes — Shagrat, Loot Bearer is legal in Modern.
Is Shagrat, Loot Bearer on the Reserved List?
No — Shagrat, Loot Bearer is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Shagrat, Loot Bearer?
Yes — Shagrat, Loot Bearer has 9 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Tales of Middle-earth Promos
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