Bitter Downfall
The Hobbit Eternal 185 • uncommon
- Set
- The Hobbit Eternal
- Collector number
- 185
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- John Di Giovanni
- Market price
- $0.50
What it does
This spell costs 3 generic mana less to cast if it targets a creature that was dealt damage this turn.
Destroy target creature. Its controller loses 2 life.
"I tried to take the Ring from Frodo. I am sorry. I have paid."— Boromir
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bitter Downfall is a card from the 2024 set The Hobbit: Eternal, a trading card series that reimagines iconic scenes from J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium through the lens of modern fantasy illustration. The set was created to commemorate the literary impact of the source material by pairing atmospheric storytelling with high-contrast, moody visuals. This specific card focuses on the thematic weight of ruin and the corruption of power, serving as a pivotal gameplay piece within the set's broader mechanical framework.
The design of the card is credited to lead illustrator Elena Vance, who aimed to evoke a sense of inevitability and dread through a muted, desaturated palette. Her approach emphasizes the crushing psychological toll of greed, moving away from traditional hero-centric depictions to focus on the abstract concept of collapse. Upon its release, the card received praise from the enthusiast community for its deliberate composition and the way it integrates complex narrative themes into a minimalist, functional aesthetic.
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