![]() ![]() Minas Tirith comes into play untapped if you control a legendary creature, a powerful land with all the legendary creatures in the set. There are tons of legendary creatures in the set, which can be expected, but there are lots of cards that synergize with your legendary creatures too.Įomer, Marshal of Rohan grants you additional combat phases if an attacking legendary creature you control dies, giving you a chance to throw away legendary copy tokens you might have lying around, or to capitalize on a desperate swing to take down a climatic foe.Ĭontinuing the cycle of legendary lands comes Minas Tirith, a massive city built into the side of the White Mountains and the seat of power for humans in Middle-Earth. Like all good epic tales, there are tons of heroic figures in Tales of Middle-Earth. Sarumon of Many Colors, Treason of Isengard, and Storm of Saruman Themes, Mechanics, and Abilities Legends Matter Some characters will even have multiple legendary creatures cards that show their evolution throughout the story, from humble beginnings to heroes in their own right. While traditional Magic sets will often feature Story Spotlight cards that are specifically designed to correspond to a specific scene or event in that set’s plot, the entirety of Tales of Middle-Earth follows the characters’ journeys. Tragedy strikes at the heart of the fellowship early on, splitting the party up but ultimately leading each member to their destiny. ![]() Together with three other Hobbits ( Sam, Merry, and Pippin), two Humans ( Aragorn and Boromir), an Elven prince Legolas, and Gimli the Dwarf, Frodo volunteers to return the ring to the heart of a volcano called Mount Doom, the only place where the ring can be destroyed. Shadow of the Enemy, Sauron, the Dark Lord, and Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin Unbeknownst to either of them or their kindly Wizard friend Gandalf, that Bilbo’s Ring has been imbued with the spirit of Sauron, an impossibly powerful dark lord who needs it to regain his full strength. His eccentric uncle, Bilbo, bequeaths him his magic ring as a parting gift as he goes to spend his remaining years living with the Elves. These three books follow Frodo Baggins, a Hobbit who lives a quiet life in a land far to the west called The Shire. Not even the prequel story, The Hobbit, is included in the set. There are dozens of books, songs, novellas, and more in the vast lore of Middle-Earth, but for the Tales of Middle-Earth set, we only need to know about three books: The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. The films are a wonderful undertaking in breathtaking cinematic majesty but are just one interpretation of the books. ![]() Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy of books, not The Hobbit or the Peter Jackson films. There will also be plenty of other products accompanying the main set: Commander decks, a Secret Lair drop, Jumpstart packs, and bundles, as well as new “Scene Bundles” that show off some of the panoramic art from the set.īefore digging in to today’s previews, it is also important to remember that the set represents the adventures in J.R.R. As such, it will not be legal Standard-instead, it will be legal in Modern and eternal formats, similar to Modern Horizons. Tales of Middle-Earth is the first full Universes Beyond set and is thus not a traditional Magic expansion set. As one of the most iconic fantasy stories of all time, The Lord of the Rings is often seen as one of the major influences on modern fantasy, including Magic’s expansive history.ĭon’t miss our coverage of today’s other The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth news- the four pre-constructed Commander decks and the Secret Lair drop based on the animated film. Magic: The Gathering comes to Arda in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth on June 23, 2023. ![]()
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