Fire of Orthanc
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 578 • common
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 578
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jeremy Paillotin
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Destroy target artifact or land. Creatures without flying can't block this turn.
The barricade was scattered as if by a thunderbolt.
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
Released in 2023 as part of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, this card was produced to expand the gameplay mechanics of Magic: The Gathering within the setting of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. The card depicts a moment of destruction associated with the fortress of Isengard, reflecting the thematic focus of the set on the key events of the War of the Ring. Its design integrates traditional fantasy aesthetics with the mechanics of a black-aligned sorcery, intended to represent the corrupting and volatile power of Saruman’s domain.
The artwork was commissioned from digital artist Jeremy Paillotin, who sought to capture the brooding, industrial aesthetic of Orthanc. Paillotin focused on high-contrast lighting and ominous atmospheric details to evoke the sense of dread surrounding the wizard’s tower. Upon its release, the card was integrated into limited-format play, where it was noted for its utility and thematic resonance, appealing to both players looking for efficient removal effects and collectors focused on the expansive artistic world-building of the Middle-earth collaboration.
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