Magic: The Gathering

Insect

Tales of Middle-earth Commander Tokens 12 • common

Set: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Tokens
Collector number: 12
Rarity: Common
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Oleg Bulakh

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As a common creature from the Tales of Middle-earth Commander Tokens set, this card serves as a functional companion piece for players managing board states during gameplay. While these tokens are widely accessible, they are essential for representing the specific creatures summoned by other cards, making them a practical and necessary addition for any collector focused on thematic consistency.

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Flying, deathtouch

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StandardNot legal
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The Insect token was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Tales of Middle-earth' Commander expansion. This set marked a significant milestone for the trading card game by integrating J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the game's mechanics, creating a bridge between fantasy literature and tabletop gaming. These tokens were produced specifically to represent creatures brought into play by various spells and abilities within the expansion's themed decks.

The visual design was crafted by artist Oleg Bulakh, who focused on capturing a visceral, earthy aesthetic that aligns with the grounded, perilous tone of Middle-earth. By emphasizing the frantic, swarm-like nature of the insect, the illustration serves both a functional role in gameplay—tracking temporary board states—and an atmospheric one, reinforcing the environmental hazards described in the source material. Upon its release, the token was well-received by players for its clear utility and the artistic cohesion it brought to the specialized Commander decks.

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