Gathering of Darkness
The Hobbit 68 • uncommon
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Collector number
- 68
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Pavel Kolomeyets
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Return up to one target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
Amass Goblins 3. (Put three +1/+1 counters on an Army you control. It's also a Goblin. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Goblin Army creature token first.)
"Alas! Bolg of the North is coming!"— Gandalf
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gathering of Darkness is a rare card from the Middle-earth Collectible Card Game, specifically featured in the 1995 The Hobbit expansion set. Released by Iron Crown Enterprises, this set was designed to adapt J.R.R. Tolkien's foundational novel into a strategic card game format, following the initial success of the Middle-earth base set. It reflects the atmospheric tension of the source material, capturing the gathering forces of evil that ultimately culminate in the Battle of Five Armies.
The card’s design adheres to the distinct illustrative style of the era’s collectible card games, emphasizing high fantasy aesthetics intended to immerse players in Tolkien’s lore. The artwork and mechanical properties were crafted to balance gameplay utility with thematic accuracy, representing the encroaching threat within the narrative. While the game developed a dedicated cult following, it remained a niche alternative to larger market competitors, valued today primarily by completionists and fans of vintage gaming art.
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