Borne Upon a Wind
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 495 • rare
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 495
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Alexander Mokhov
- Market price
- $14.94
What it does
You may cast spells this turn as though they had flash.
Draw a card.
"I looked on Aragorn and thought how great and terrible a Lord he might have become, had he taken the Ring for himself. Not for naught does Mordor fear him."— Legolas
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
Borne Upon a Wind was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Designed as an instant card, it draws thematic inspiration from the high-fantasy narrative of J.R.R. Tolkien, specifically focusing on the atmospheric and magical elements of Middle-earth travel. It was created to provide players with a unique tactical advantage, allowing them to cast spells at instant speed that would otherwise be restricted, reflecting the sudden, transformative moments of the source material.
The card features illustration by Campbell White, who sought to capture the ethereal and sweeping nature of Tolkien's world. The visual design leans into a painterly, atmospheric style that emphasizes the scale and wonder of the landscape. Within the competitive community, the card was noted for its utility in strategic play, and its design was generally received as a respectful and immersive contribution to the collaborative effort between Wizards of the Coast and the Middle-earth Enterprises licensing project.
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