The Watcher in the Water
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, Magic: The Gathering, #526, Mythic, art by Chris Cold. TCGplayer product name: The Watcher in the Water (Showcase Scrolls)
Normal, Near Mint
$12.60
TCGplayer market price (an average of recent sales)
As of Oct 24 (3 days ago). Unchanged since Oct 13.
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Price trend
For the Normal printing.
Oct 17 $12.60 → Oct 24, 2026 $12.60 0.0%
Sep 24 $12.63 → Oct 24, 2026 $12.60 −0.2%
Jul 26 $11.08 → Oct 24, 2026 $12.60 +13.7%
Oct 24, 2025 $10.29 → Oct 24, 2026 $12.60 +22.4%
Feb 8, 2024 $1.61 → Oct 24, 2026 $12.60 +683%
Vs its set
Over the 90 days to Oct 24, 2026: the Normal printing +13.7%; the median other printing in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth +6.8% (836 other printings).
Market details
Sold vs asking
Sellers ask 1.2× the recent sale price.
Asking figure from TCGplayer listings, as of Oct 24.
Record
Price history Feb 8, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026
Price changes, last 30 days
| Date | Price | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | $12.63 → $12.60 | −0.2% | Show on chart |
Printings
| Printing | Market | Listed median |
|---|---|---|
| Foil | $16.89 | $22.07 |
| Normal (the price shown above) | $12.60 | $15.62 |
Same set: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (854)
Same artist: Chris Cold (85)
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Newest TCGplayer value: Oct 24, 2026. Prices in USD. Card names and images © their respective publishers. See how these prices are made.