Palantir of Orthanc (Borderless) (Surge Foil) Price

Updated 2026-08-17

Palantir of Orthanc in the Borderless Surge Foil treatment from The Hobbit: Eternal-Legal set is the premium collector version of one of Commander's most discussed new artifacts. The Surge Foil finish is Wizards' highest-end foil technology, and the Borderless treatment removes the standard card frame entirely to maximize the art window, making this the most visually distinct printing of the card. The Hobbit licensing set is a one-time release, which means the Surge Foil Borderless version has a fixed production run with no reprint path in the same treatment. Commander demand for Palantir is real: the card generates substantial card advantage and is controversial enough at tables to drive both desire and trade velocity. Supply of the premium version thins as copies enter long-term collections or go to slabs. Track graded population growth and Commander tournament results as the primary demand indicators for this name.