In the Darkness Bind Them
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 465 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 465
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $11.98
What it does
(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after IV.)
I, II, III — Create a 3/3 black Wraith creature token with menace. The Ring tempts you.
IV — For each opponent, gain control of up to one target creature that player controls until end of turn. Untap those creatures. They gain haste until end of turn. The Ring tempts you.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
In the Darkness Bind Them was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth' Commander set. This expansion marked a significant collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Middle-earth Enterprises, integrating the lore of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the mechanics of the game. The card serves as a thematic representation of the One Ring's corrupting influence, utilizing the 'Ring-bearer' mechanic introduced in the set to evoke the struggle for power and the eventual downfall associated with the artifact.
The card’s illustration was crafted to evoke a sense of atmospheric dread, focusing on the visual iconography of the Ring and the shadow it casts over Middle-earth. By depicting the interplay between light and darkness, the artists aimed to capture the gravitas of the source material while fitting the aesthetic requirements of a modern collectible card game. Upon release, the set was noted for its success in blending high-fantasy narrative depth with tactical gameplay, and this specific card became a recognized staple for players looking to incorporate the thematic weight of Sauron’s influence into their deck construction.
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