Frodo, Sauron's Bane
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 448 • rare
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 448
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Marta Nael
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
white mana or black mana white mana or black mana: If Frodo is a Citizen, it becomes a Halfling Scout with base power and toughness 2/3 and lifelink.
black mana black mana black mana: If Frodo is a Scout, it becomes a Halfling Rogue with "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player loses the game if the Ring has tempted you four or more times this game. Otherwise, the Ring tempts you."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Frodo, Sauron's Bane (card 448) was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set 'The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth'. This set marked a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast as the first major 'Universes Beyond' release, which integrates intellectual properties outside of the core Magic multiverse. The design was crafted to reflect Frodo's specific narrative arc in 'The Return of the King', emphasizing his burden and the corrupting influence of the One Ring through the set's unique 'The Ring tempts you' game mechanic.
The artwork for this specific card was rendered by Anna Steinbauer, who is known for her contributions to fantasy illustration. Her depiction aims to capture the somber, strained nature of the character as he nears the end of his journey to Mount Doom. Within the gaming community, the card is recognized for its utility as a low-cost, repeatable effect that interacts directly with the set's central thematic hook, making it a staple for players building decks around the hobbit and ring-bearer themes.
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