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The Watcher in the Water The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #526 Magic: The Gathering card
Mythic

The Watcher in the Water The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #526 (Foil)

Card #526 · Foil version · Illustrated by Chris Cold · Blue Colour
Other versions: Serialized Foil #734 ($981.99) · Foil #765 ($4.81) · Standard #354 ($3.70) · Foil #75 ($3.28)
Market value · ungraded
$16.91
▲ 1.6% · 30d
PSA 10
$125
7× raw
Blended from live market data · graded from real sold data
Confidence high · estimate, not an appraisal · How we price →
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The Watcher in the Water is a Mythic Magic: The Gathering card from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (#526), illustrated by Chris Cold. Its current blended market value is $16.91 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $125. Prices update from real market data.

Graded prices
Ungraded (raw)$16.91
PSA graded price estimates by grade
GradeRelative valuePrice
PSA 10$125$125–$125
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Price history · Raw

1 Mar 202421 Aug 2026
Latest
$16.91
Period high
$17.01
Period low
$2.12
Change
▲ 234.9%
Available to buy nowLive on eBay

Card details

Set
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Number
#526
Rarity
Mythic
Illustrator
Chris Cold
Colour
Blue
Game
Magic: The Gathering

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Frequently asked questions

How much is The Watcher in the Water worth?

The Watcher in the Water (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #526) is worth around $16.91 ungraded, or about $125 in PSA 10, based on live Magic: The Gathering market data.

What is a PSA 10 The Watcher in the Water worth?

A PSA 10 The Watcher in the Water sells for around $125, roughly 7× the ungraded price.

Where can I buy The Watcher in the Water?

You can buy The Watcher in the Water on TCGplayer, Cardmarket and eBay — see the live listings on this page. Always compare against the blended market value first.

What rarity is The Watcher in the Water?

The Watcher in the Water is a Mythic Magic: The Gathering card from the The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, illustrated by Chris Cold.

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