Barad-dur #253 – Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (Rare)

Magic: The Gathering · Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Rare

Barad-dur #253 Price

Barad-dur (#253, Rare) from Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is worth $2.07 to $2.42 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.61.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $2.42
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €1.61
30-day change: −11.7%
Printings: 2

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Barad-dur prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$2.42	€1.61
Normal	$2.07	€1.26

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Card number: 253
Rarity: Rare
Released: June 23, 2023
Illustrator: Sean Vo
Type line: Legendary Land
Rules text: Barad-dûr enters the battlefield tapped unless you control a legendary creature.
T: Add B.
XXB, T: Amass Orcs X. Activate only if a creature died this turn.
Flavor text: "Those who pass the gates of Barad-dûr do not return."
—Gandalf

Barad-dur: common questions

How much is Barad-dur #253 worth?

Barad-dur (#253, Rare) from Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is worth $2.07 to $2.42 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.61.

What set is Barad-dur from?

Barad-dur is card 253 in Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, released June 23, 2023. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Sean Vo.

Is Barad-dur going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $2.74 (September 5, 2026) to $2.42 (October 3, 2026), a change of −11.7%. The 30-day low was $2.41 and the high $2.80.

How do I check what my Barad-dur is worth?

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