Barad-dûr
Tales of Middle-earth Promos 253s • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Promos
- Collector number
- 253s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Sean Vo
- Finish
- Foil
- Market price
- $9.80
What it does
Barad-dûr enters tapped unless you control a legendary creature.
tap: Add black mana.
X mana X mana black mana, tap: Amass Orcs X. Activate only if a creature died this turn.
"Those who pass the gates of Barad-dûr do not return."— Gandalf
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Barad-dûr, designated as collector number 253s within the Tales of Middle-earth Promos set, serves as a specialized variant of the legendary fortress from J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. Released as part of the Magic: The Gathering crossover with The Lord of the Rings, this card represents the seat of Sauron’s power in Mordor. The design was crafted to evoke the imposing, singular nature of the tower, utilizing an aesthetic that highlights its role as a focal point of darkness and strategic dominance within the game's mechanics.
The artwork for this specific promotional iteration was commissioned to lean into the architectural dread described in Tolkien's texts, emphasizing the jagged, volcanic presence of the Dark Tower. Within the context of the Tales of Middle-earth release, this card was produced to appeal to collectors seeking premium or uniquely framed versions of iconic franchise locations. The reception among the player base has been largely favorable, with the card being recognized for its thematic resonance and its utility in decks centered around thematic synergy and land-based resources.
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