Bitter Downfall
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 77 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 77
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- John Di Giovanni
- Market price
- $0.18
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 was released in 2023 as part of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, a Magic: The Gathering set that integrated J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary narrative into the game's mechanics. The card was designed as an uncommon instant, serving as a versatile removal spell that reflects the thematic gravity of the story's climactic moments.
The artwork was commissioned from John Di Giovanni, who focused on capturing the dark, dramatic aesthetic inherent to the corrupting influence of the One Ring. His illustration depicts a pivotal scene of inevitable ruin, aligning with the set's broader goal of merging high-fantasy lore with established card mechanics. It was well-received by players for both its thematic resonance and its utility in limited formats.
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