Erestor of the Council
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 53 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 53
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Syd Mills
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Whenever players finish voting, each opponent who voted for a choice you voted for creates a Treasure token. You scry X, where X is the number of opponents who voted for a choice you didn't vote for. Draw a card.
"There are but two courses: to hide the Ring forever; or to unmake it."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Erestor of the Council was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. The card was specifically included in the Elven Council Commander deck, which focused on the woodland realm of Rivendell. This set was a landmark collaborative project between Wizards of the Coast and Middle-earth Enterprises, designed to integrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic legendarium into the mechanics of the game.
The card features artwork by illustrator Anna Steinbauer, who was tasked with capturing the essence of Erestor, the chief counselor to Elrond. Steinbauer’s design emphasizes the scholarly and diplomatic nature of the character, depicting him amidst the ancient architecture of the Last Homely House. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its unique ability to punish opponents for drawing extra cards, fitting effectively into the strategic themes of Simic-colored decks.
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