Harsh Mentor
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 221 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 221
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Elizabeth Peiró
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
Whenever an opponent activates an ability of an artifact, creature, or land on the battlefield, if it isn't a mana ability, this creature deals 2 damage to that player.
"A time may come soon when there will be need of valor without renown. Yet the deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised."— Aragorn
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Harsh Mentor was originally released in the Amonkhet expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 2017, designed to serve as a punishment piece against players who rely heavily on activated abilities. The card's mechanics reflect the brutal, trial-based environment of its home plane, forcing opponents to take damage whenever they utilize their permanents in non-mana-producing ways. This particular version features a thematic reprint in the 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Commander set, recontextualizing the character to fit within J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium.
The artwork for this Commander printing was created by Elizabeth Peiró, who provided a fresh visual interpretation for the card's debut in Middle-earth. Peiró’s illustration captures the imposing, disciplinary nature of the figure, utilizing the dramatic lighting and stark composition typical of her contributions to the set. Within the community, the card is recognized for its utility in Commander formats, where its ability to tax opponents for their strategic maneuvers remains a staple for players looking to control the flow of the game.
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