Barad-dûr
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 425 • rare
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 425
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Tyler Jacobson
- Market price
- $3.73
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.
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, numbered 425 in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, represents the dark fortress of Sauron. Released by Wizards of the Coast in 2023 under the Magic: The Gathering 'Universes Beyond' banner, the card captures the thematic essence of Mordor. The expansion was designed to integrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the game's mechanics while honoring the aesthetic legacy of Middle-earth through diverse artistic interpretations.
The card’s illustration was crafted to evoke the brooding, ominous presence of the Dark Tower. Artists working on the set aimed to reflect the influence of both classic literary descriptions and cinematic portrayals, focusing on the imposing architecture and the omnipresent nature of the Eye. Upon its release, the set was noted for its success in blending deep-lore references with established gameplay systems, making iconic locations like Barad-dûr highly sought after by both collectors and players.
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