Shelob's Ambush
Instant · Common
Shelob's Ambush is currently worth about $0.29 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
Target creature gets +1/+2 and gains deathtouch until end of turn. Create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "2, T, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Food
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Simon Dominic
Playability
#9041 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
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 | 559 | Common | $0.33 | $0.49 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 108 | Common | $0.29 | $0.29 |
Price intelligence
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #559 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.49 | $0.33 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.33 – $0.49 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Shelob's Ambush worth?
Shelob's Ambush is currently worth about $0.29 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.29 to $0.49 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Shelob's Ambush printed in?
Shelob's Ambush has been printed in 1 set, including The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.
Can I buy Shelob's Ambush on RareWell?
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Is Shelob's Ambush legal in Commander?
Yes — Shelob's Ambush is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Shelob's Ambush legal in Modern?
Yes — Shelob's Ambush is legal in Modern.
Is Shelob's Ambush on the Reserved List?
No — Shelob's Ambush is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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