Doran, the Siege Tower
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 517 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 517
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana black mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Green · White
- Artist
- Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt
- Market price
- $21.96
What it does
Each creature assigns combat damage equal to its toughness rather than its power.
"This is an Ent house, and there are no seats, I fear. But you may sit on the table. You are thirsty, I expect. Perhaps you are also tired. Drink this!"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Doran, the Siege Tower was originally introduced in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering set Lorwyn, designed by Aaron Forsythe to provide a unique mechanical twist that allowed creatures to assign combat damage based on their toughness rather than power. The card quickly became a staple for players who enjoyed defensive or unconventional board states, as it incentivized building decks around high-toughness creatures that would otherwise be ineffective in combat.
The version from the Tales of Middle-earth Commander set features new thematic artwork reimagining the character within the context of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. While the card is mechanically identical to the original, this iteration reflects the aesthetic shift of the crossover set, utilizing an art style that fits the visual identity of the Middle-earth expansion. It remains a popular choice for Commander players looking to leverage its specific ability in a high-synergy deck.
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