Gorbag of Minas Morgul
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 537 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 537
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Alex Brock
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
Whenever a Goblin or Orc you control deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. When you do, choose one —
• Draw a card.
• Create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "tap, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gorbag of Minas Morgul was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set 'The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth'. This expansion was created under a partnership between Wizards of the Coast and Middle-earth Enterprises, designed to integrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the game’s mechanics. As a showcase frame card, this specific iteration features stylized, thematic artwork that emphasizes the grim aesthetic of the orc captain who served the Tower of Sorcery.
The card was illustrated by David Auden Nash, who employed a stark, high-contrast visual style typical of the set's artistic direction for the forces of Mordor. The design choices were intended to evoke the unsettling, brutal atmosphere of Cirith Ungol, focusing on Gorbag’s role in the power struggle between the orcs of Minas Morgul and the Uruk-hai of Cirith Ungol. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful addition for players interested in tribal orc decks, noted for its utility in strategic board control.
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