MagicThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Bitter Downfall — The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #528
Bitter Downfall is an uncommon Instant from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (2023), collector number 528, illustrated by John Di Giovanni.

Bitter Downfall price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 528
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {3}{B}
- Colour
- Black
- Illustrator
- John Di Giovanni
- Released
- 3 November 2023
What Bitter Downfall does
This spell costs {3} less to cast if it targets a creature that was dealt damage this turn.
Destroy target creature. Its controller loses 2 life.
Format legality
Other printings of Bitter Downfall
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | Bitter Downfall Instant | The Hobbit Eternal 2026 | Uncommon | €0.48 |
| 77 | Bitter Downfall Instant | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 2023 | Uncommon | €0.05 |
All 3 Bitter Downfall printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Bitter Downfall from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth worth?
About $0.31 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €0.39 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Bitter Downfall are there?
3 English paper printings, from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth to The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. The cheapest right now is the The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth printing.
Is Bitter Downfall legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Bitter Downfall (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth)?
John Di Giovanni.
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