Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 538 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 538
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ilker Yildiz
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
When Gothmog enters, amass Orcs 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter on an Army you control. It's also an Orc. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token first.)
Creature tokens you control have deathtouch.
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
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant, is a legendary creature card released in the 2023 set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. As part of a collaborative set between Magic: The Gathering and Middle-earth Enterprises, this card depicts the Orc commander who led the forces of Mordor during the Siege of Minas Tirith. The artwork, illustrated by Lucas Graciano, focuses on a gritty, visceral interpretation of the character, emphasizing the decay and tactical ruthlessness central to his role in J.R.R. Tolkien’s narrative.
The design of the card is rooted in the strategic traditions of Magic: The Gathering, specifically utilizing mechanics that reward the presence of other Orc creatures to reflect Gothmog’s role as a battlefield commander. Within the broader set, which sought to bridge high-fantasy literary tradition with modern game mechanics, Gothmog stands out as a tactical centerpiece. It was received by the player base as a staple for black-aligned tribal decks, valued for its ability to soften enemy defenses through its triggered removal effect.
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