Head of the Hunt
The Hobbit 224 • rare
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Collector number
- 224
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Benjamin Ee
- Market price
- $1.01
What it does
Flash
If a creature an opponent controls would die, exile it instead. When you do, create a 2/2 green Wolf creature token.
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
Head of the Hunt was released as part of The Hobbit expansion set for the Middle-earth Collectible Card Game, published by Iron Crown Enterprises in 1995. The game sought to immerse players in J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, requiring them to navigate the narrative beats and perils of the source material. This specific card represents a tactical moment derived from the events surrounding the company of Thorin Oakenshield during their journey through Mirkwood.
The card features illustrative work characteristic of the era’s fantasy art, focusing on the dark, atmospheric tension of the forest. The design prioritized mechanical utility within the game's complex ruleset, aimed at players looking to hinder their opponents' progress. As with much of the set, the reception was largely defined by the dedicated community of Tolkien enthusiasts who valued the card's role in recreating the specific hazards encountered by the dwarves.
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