Birthday Escape (Showcase Scrolls) #494 – Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (Common)

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

Birthday Escape (Showcase Scrolls) #494 Price

Birthday Escape (Showcase Scrolls) (#494, Common) from Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is worth $1.02 to $3.49 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil).

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $3.49
Near Mint · Cardmarket: —
30-day change: +11.1%
Printings: 2

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Birthday Escape (Showcase Scrolls) prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$3.49	—
Normal	$1.02	€0.76

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: 494
Rarity: Common
Released: June 23, 2023
Illustrator: David Álvarez
Type line: Sorcery
Rules text: Draw a card. The Ring tempts you.
Flavor text: As Bilbo finished his speech, he slipped the ring on his finger, and he was never seen by any Hobbit in Hobbiton again.

Birthday Escape (Showcase Scrolls): common questions

How much is Birthday Escape (Showcase Scrolls) #494 worth?

Birthday Escape (Showcase Scrolls) (#494, Common) from Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is worth $1.02 to $3.49 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil).

What set is Birthday Escape (Showcase Scrolls) from?

Birthday Escape (Showcase Scrolls) is card 494 in Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, released June 23, 2023. Its rarity is Common. Illustrated by David Álvarez.

Is Birthday Escape (Showcase Scrolls) going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $3.14 (September 5, 2026) to $3.49 (October 3, 2026), a change of +11.1%. The 30-day low was $3.14 and the high $3.49.

How do I check what my Birthday Escape (Showcase Scrolls) is worth?

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