Merry, Warden of Isengard
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 143 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 143
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · White
- Artist
- Viko Menezes
- Market price
- $1.69
What it does
Partner with Pippin, Warden of Isengard (When this creature enters, target player may put Pippin into their hand from their library, then shuffle.)
Whenever one or more artifacts you control enter, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token with lifelink. This ability triggers only once each turn.
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
Merry, Warden of Isengard was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, specifically within the Riders of Rohan Commander deck. This set represented a significant collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Middle-earth Enterprises, aiming to translate the depth of Tolkien’s literary world into the strategic mechanics of the game. The card draws its context from the aftermath of the Battle of Isengard, depicting Meriadoc Brandybuck in his role as a key figure in the defense and eventual stewardship of the region.
The artwork was created by illustrator Viko Menezes, who sought to capture the character's transition from a lighthearted hobbit to a battle-hardened participant in the War of the Ring. The design focuses on Merry’s command presence, utilizing a visual palette that aligns with the rugged aesthetics of Rohan and Isengard. Within the community, the card is recognized for its unique 'Partners' mechanic, which encourages thematic deck-building by rewarding players for pairing Merry with his companion Pippin, reflecting their inseparable bond throughout the narrative.
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