Magic: The Gathering

Mentor of the Meek

Tales of Middle-earth Commander 173 • rare

Set: Tales of Middle-earth Commander
Collector number: 173
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Wei Guan
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$0.30market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.24 – $0.41 over the tracked period

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This card features an illustration by Wei Guan, reimagining a classic Magic: The Gathering utility creature within the distinct aesthetic of the Tales of Middle-earth set. Mentor of the Meek is a staple in Commander decks centered on white creatures, as it offers a consistent source of card advantage by rewarding players for deploying low-power units to the battlefield.

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What it does

Whenever another creature you control with power 2 or less enters, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, draw a card.

In a twinkling the table was laid. There was hot soup, cold meats, a blackberry tart, new loaves, slabs of butter, and half a ripe cheese: good plain food, as good as the Shire could show.

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Provenance

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Mentor of the Meek was originally introduced in the 2011 Innistrad set as a quintessential white support creature, designed to provide card advantage in a color identity that traditionally struggles with it. The card functions by allowing players to pay mana whenever a small creature enters the battlefield, reflecting the mentor theme of guiding and empowering new arrivals. Its inclusion in the Tales of Middle-earth Commander set provided a thematic reprint that fit the cooperative and community-focused nature of the Lord of the Rings source material.

The artwork for this specific version was commissioned from illustrator Wei Guan, who reinterpreted the character within the aesthetic framework of Middle-earth. Guan’s illustration emphasizes the protective and educational aspect of the mentor archetype, moving away from the gothic aesthetic of the original Innistrad release to better suit the high-fantasy setting of the set. The card has been well-regarded by players for its consistent utility in Commander decks, serving as a reliable engine for decks built around low-power creature strategies.

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