Palantír of Orthanc 
Legendary Artifact
Oracle Text
At the beginning of your end step, put an influence counter on Palantír of Orthanc and scry 2. Then target opponent may have you draw a card. If that player doesn't, you mill X cards, where X is the number of influence counters on Palantír of Orthanc, and that player loses life equal to the total mana value of those cards.
Format Legality
ModernLegacyVintageDuel Commander
Competitive Play by Format
Top 8 decklists that played Palantír of Orthanc, by format.
| Format | Decks 30d | Avg 30d | Decks 12mo | Avg 12mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duel Commander | 0 | 0 | 78 | 1 |
| Modern | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1.3 |
| Legacy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Details
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Rarity
- Mythic Rare
- Mana value
- 3
- Collector #
- 247
Non-foilFoilBorderless
Other Printings
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
#247
$22.70
Tales of Middle-earth Promos
#247s
$40.64-
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
#381
$22.10
-
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
#698
$47.78
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The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
#749
$122.51
Recent Top-8 Decks Playing Palantír of Orthanc
1
Final: 1 | Swiss: 1
Main Deck
Creatures (30)
- 1 Fear of Missing Out
- 1 Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
- 1 Magmatic Channeler
- 1 Party Thrasher
- 1 Seasoned Pyromancer
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Tithe Taker
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Scrapwork Mutt
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Magus of the Moon
- 1 Skyfire Phoenix
- 1 Éowyn, Fearless Knight
- 1 Sanguine Evangelist
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Fury
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Oliphaunt
- 1 Eagles of the North
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Dragon's Rage Channeler
- 1 Greasewrench Goblin
- 1 Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
Sorceries (6)
Instants (12)
Artifacts (8)
Enchantments (7)
Lands (36)
- 1 Arena of Glory
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Ash Barrens
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Den of the Bugbear
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Fabled Passage
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Rugged Prairie
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 6 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 9 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
- 1 Sunbillow Verge
- 1 Urza's Saga
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
3
Final: 3 | Swiss: 1
Main Deck
Creatures (30)
- 1 Fear of Missing Out
- 1 Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
- 1 Magmatic Channeler
- 1 Party Thrasher
- 1 Seasoned Pyromancer
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Tithe Taker
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Scrapwork Mutt
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Magus of the Moon
- 1 Skyfire Phoenix
- 1 Éowyn, Fearless Knight
- 1 Sanguine Evangelist
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Fury
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Oliphaunt
- 1 Eagles of the North
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Dragon's Rage Channeler
- 1 Greasewrench Goblin
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Ocelot Pride
Sorceries (4)
Instants (14)
Artifacts (8)
Enchantments (7)
Lands (36)
- 1 Arena of Glory
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Ash Barrens
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Den of the Bugbear
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Fabled Passage
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 7 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 9 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
- 1 Sunbillow Verge
- 1 Urza's Saga
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
1
Final: 1 | Swiss: 5
Main Deck
Creatures (30)
- 1 Fear of Missing Out
- 1 Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
- 1 Magmatic Channeler
- 1 Party Thrasher
- 1 Seasoned Pyromancer
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Tithe Taker
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Scrapwork Mutt
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Magus of the Moon
- 1 Skyfire Phoenix
- 1 Éowyn, Fearless Knight
- 1 Sanguine Evangelist
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Fury
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Oliphaunt
- 1 Eagles of the North
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Dragon's Rage Channeler
- 1 Greasewrench Goblin
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Ocelot Pride
Sorceries (4)
Instants (14)
Artifacts (7)
Enchantments (8)
Lands (36)
- 1 Arena of Glory
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Ash Barrens
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Den of the Bugbear
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Fabled Passage
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 7 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 9 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
- 1 Sunbillow Verge
- 1 Urza's Saga
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
7
Final: 7 | Swiss: 5
Main Deck
Creatures (21)
- 1 Fear of Missing Out
- 1 Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
- 1 Magmatic Channeler
- 1 Party Thrasher
- 1 Seasoned Pyromancer
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Magus of the Moon
- 1 Simian Spirit Guide
- 1 Skyfire Phoenix
- 1 Sanguine Evangelist
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Fury
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Oliphaunt
- 1 Eagles of the North
- 1 Overlord of the Mistmoors
- 1 Ocelot Pride
Sorceries (6)
Instants (12)
Artifacts (11)
Enchantments (10)
Lands (39)
- 1 Arena of Glory
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Ash Barrens
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Fabled Passage
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Forgotten Cave
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 1 Secluded Steppe
- 8 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 10 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
- 1 Sunbaked Canyon
- 1 Urza's Saga
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
4
Final: 4 | Swiss: 8
Main Deck
Creatures (27)
- 1 Fear of Missing Out
- 1 Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
- 1 Party Thrasher
- 1 Seasoned Pyromancer
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Archivist of Oghma
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Laelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1 Magus of the Moon
- 1 Skyfire Phoenix
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Caves of Chaos Adventurer
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Fury
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Oliphaunt
- 1 Eagles of the North
- 1 Dragon's Rage Channeler
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Ocelot Pride
Sorceries (6)
Instants (12)
Artifacts (11)
Enchantments (7)
Lands (36)
- 1 Arena of Glory
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Ash Barrens
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Castle Ardenvale
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Den of the Bugbear
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Fabled Passage
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Fountainport
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 6 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 9 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
- 1 Urza's Saga
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (14)
Sorceries (6)
Instants (8)
Lands (22)
Sideboard
1
Final: 1 | Swiss: 1
Main Deck
Creatures (27)
- 1 Fear of Missing Out
- 1 Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
- 1 Party Thrasher
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Archivist of Oghma
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Laelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1 Magus of the Moon
- 1 Skyfire Phoenix
- 1 White Plume Adventurer
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Caves of Chaos Adventurer
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Fury
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Oliphaunt
- 1 Eagles of the North
- 1 Dragon's Rage Channeler
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Ocelot Pride
Sorceries (6)
Instants (12)
Artifacts (11)
Enchantments (7)
Lands (36)
- 1 Arena of Glory
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Ash Barrens
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Castle Ardenvale
- 1 City of Traitors
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Den of the Bugbear
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Fabled Passage
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 6 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 9 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
- 1 Urza's Saga
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
1
Final: 1 | Swiss: 2
Main Deck
Creatures (27)
- 1 Fear of Missing Out
- 1 Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
- 1 Party Thrasher
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Archivist of Oghma
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- 1 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Laelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1 Magus of the Moon
- 1 Skyfire Phoenix
- 1 White Plume Adventurer
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Caves of Chaos Adventurer
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Fury
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Oliphaunt
- 1 Eagles of the North
- 1 Dragon's Rage Channeler
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Ocelot Pride
Sorceries (6)
Instants (12)
Artifacts (11)
Enchantments (6)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (36)
- 1 Arena of Glory
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Ash Barrens
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Castle Ardenvale
- 1 City of Traitors
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Den of the Bugbear
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Fabled Passage
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 6 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 9 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
- 1 Urza's Saga
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
6
Final: 6 | Swiss: 6
Main Deck
Creatures (16)
Instants (10)
Lands (22)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (16)
Instants (10)
Lands (22)
Sideboard
6
Final: 6 | Swiss: 3
Main Deck
Creatures (16)
Instants (12)
Lands (22)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (7)
Sorceries (3)
Instants (4)
Artifacts (17)
Lands (24)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (7)
Sorceries (3)
Instants (4)
Artifacts (17)
Lands (24)
Sideboard
4
Final: 4 | Swiss: 3
Main Deck
Creatures (18)
Sorceries (9)
Lands (17)
Sideboard
2
Final: 2 | Swiss: 3
Main Deck
Creatures (18)
Sorceries (9)
Lands (17)
Sideboard
7
Final: 7 | Swiss: 5
Main Deck
Creatures (18)
Sorceries (8)
Instants (18)
Lands (16)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (8)
Enchantments (8)
Planeswalkers (7)
Lands (26)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (8)
Sorceries (9)
Instants (12)
Artifacts (1)
Lands (18)
Sideboard
8
Final: 8 | Swiss: 7
Main Deck
Creatures (23)
Sorceries (6)
Enchantments (4)
Lands (19)
Sideboard
8
Final: 8 | Swiss: 8
