Gollum, Scheming Guide
Tales of Middle-earth Deluxe Commander Kit 3 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Deluxe Commander Kit
- Collector number
- 3
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dmitry Burmak
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever Gollum attacks, look at the top two cards of your library, put them back in any order, then choose land or nonland. An opponent guesses whether the top card of your library is the chosen kind. Reveal that card. If they guessed right, remove Gollum from combat. Otherwise, you draw a card and Gollum can't be blocked this turn.
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
Gollum, Scheming Guide was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Deluxe Commander Kit. This set marked a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast, representing the first full expansion under the Universes Beyond brand to fully integrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the game's mechanics. The design process focused on translating the dual nature of Gollum’s psyche, mechanics that incentivize players to tempt opponents into making suboptimal choices while reflecting his unpredictable and manipulative role within the narrative of The Lord of the Rings.
The card’s illustration was crafted to evoke the atmospheric dread and psychological instability inherent to the character. By emphasizing shadow, gaunt features, and a posture that suggests both servility and hidden menace, the artist aimed to ground the character in his classic literary depiction rather than relying solely on cinematic interpretations. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its flavor-forward design, which successfully balanced competitive utility with the thematic necessity of representing a character defined by obsession and duplicity.
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