Denethor, Ruling Steward
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 649 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 649
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Campbell White
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
At the beginning of your end step, if a creature died under your control this turn, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token.
2 generic mana, Sacrifice another creature: Each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
"Much must be risked in war."
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
Denethor, Ruling Steward was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. This set marked a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast as a premier 'Universes Beyond' product, aiming to integrate the rich lore of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the mechanics and aesthetic of the card game. The card specifically portrays the final Steward of Gondor during the War of the Ring, emphasizing his tragic role and complex political position within the narrative.
The illustration for this card was created by artist Livia Prima, who rendered the character with a somber, regal gravity that aligns with the set's high-fantasy tone. In terms of gameplay design, the card was constructed to reflect Denethor’s willingness to sacrifice his subjects to further his own ends, utilizing a mechanic that allows players to sacrifice creatures to draw cards. The card was well-received by players for its thematic resonance, capturing the grim essence of the character while providing a distinct utility in the game's various constructed formats.
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