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Magic: The Gathering - The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Booster Set

Set Overview: Immerse yourself in the epic world of The Lord of the Rings with Tales of Middle-earth, a Magic: The Gathering crossover product released as part of the Universes Beyond series. Released on June 23, 2023, this highly anticipated set brings the iconic characters, stories, and landscapes of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth to the Magic universe. Designed for drafting, Tales of Middle-earth is fully legal in Modern, Historic, and Alchemy formats, offering fans a unique opportunity to experience the rich lore and dynamics of Tolkien’s world in a fresh way.

Collaboration with Middle-earth Enterprises: Created in close cooperation with Middle-earth Enterprises, the firm that owns the rights to The Lord of the Rings, this set allows Magic players to explore Middle-earth in a way that honors Tolkien’s epic works while providing the strategic depth that fans of Magic love. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth was released alongside other Magic digital platforms, including Magic Online and Magic Arena, with special legality in Alchemy and Historic formats.

Product Features:

281 Regular Cards: Including 101 commons, 80 uncommon, 60 rares, 20 mythic rares, and 20 basic lands
Premium Versions: All regular cards come with randomly inserted premium versions, including alternate frames, extended art, and full-art lands
Showcase Ring Treatment: Cards numbered #302-331 showcase iconic characters whose internal struggles and motivations are influenced by the One Ring, expressed through the circular design of the "Ring" treatment
Nazgûl Variants: Cards numbered #332-339 feature unique art of the nine Nazgûl, with nine individual pieces commissioned for the Relentless card, each representing one of the nine Ringwraith's
No Planeswalkers: As a nod to the source material, there are no Planes walker cards in this set, maintaining the integrity of The Lord of the Rings universe where no characters have the Planes walker spark
Special Booster and Promo Cards: Includes a wide variety of special cards, such as Jumpstart rares (#282-286), Starter Kit exclusives (#287-298), Pro Tour promos (#299-301), and more

Iconic Characters and Art Variants: Explore Middle-earth through new representations of beloved characters. Tales of Middle-earth includes multiple versions of iconic characters like Aragorn, Gandalf, Sam, Frodo, and Gollum, with each character receiving between one and three legendary versions depending on their importance in the saga. Notably, each of the nine Nazgul receives a unique piece of artwork to reflect their menacing presence in the story. The artwork for each character has been carefully reinterpreted to introduce diversity and originality while staying true to the source material.

Land Cycle and Alternate Treatments: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth features a stunning cycle of full-art basic lands (#272-281), each beautifully illustrated to depict key locations from Tolkien’s world, including the Shire, Rivendell, and Mordor. Additionally, collectors will enjoy a variety of alternate card frames, extended art variants, and borderless lands, offering rich and immersive visual representations of Middle-earth.

Why Choose Tales of Middle-earth? This crossover product is a dream come true for Magic fans and The Lord of the Rings enthusiasts alike. The set introduces iconic characters, powerful spells, and high-stakes battles, all within the rich, immersive world of Middle-earth. Whether you’re drafting with friends, building a deck for Modern or Historic, or collecting some of the most iconic cards in Magic history, The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth delivers a one-of-a-kind experience. Its combination of lore, gameplay, and stunning artwork makes it a must-have for fans of both franchises.

Set Composition & Special Cards:

Regular Cards: 281 cards featuring rare and mythic rares, as well as a cycle of full-art basic lands
Premium & Alternate Versions: Showcase Ring cards, Nazgul variants, extended art, borderless lands, and more
Special Cards: Jumpstart rares, Starter Kit exclusives, Pro Tour promos, Commander cards, and the Buy-a-Box promo card
Unique Art: 9 exclusive Nazgul artworks, full card reimagining of legendary characters from The Lord of the Rings

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