Esquire of the King
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 464 • common
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 464
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Tyukina Tatiana
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
4 generic mana white mana, tap: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn. This ability costs 2 generic mana less to activate if you control a legendary creature.
"Where now the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing? Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing?"— Lament for the Rohirrim
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Esquire of the King was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, a collaborative expansion between Wizards of the Coast and Middle-earth Enterprises. This set marked a significant milestone for the trading card game, as it was the first release under the 'Universes Beyond' banner to feature a full, dedicated expansion based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary literary works, aiming to blend the mechanics of Magic with the deep lore of the Third Age.
The card was illustrated by Ryan Pancoast, who is well-regarded for his atmospheric and character-driven fantasy art. In this piece, Pancoast depicts a scene evocative of a young hobbit entering the service of a royal household, capturing a sense of humble dedication amidst the high fantasy aesthetic of the setting. Upon its release, the card was generally viewed by players as a functional utility piece for Limited formats, noted for its ability to bolster creatures and provide steady support on the battlefield.
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