Mirkwood Elk
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 443 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 443
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Christina Kraus
- Market price
- $0.71
What it does
Trample
Whenever this creature enters or attacks, return target Elf card from your graveyard to your hand. You gain life equal to that card's power.
"Whereas the light perceives the very heart of the darkness, its own secret has not been discovered."— Haldir
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Mirkwood Elk was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Tales of Middle-earth' Commander set, a crossover expansion that brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the game’s mechanics. The card was designed to reflect the creature’s presence within the forests of Mirkwood, serving as a thematic inclusion within the Riders of Rohan preconstructed deck. Its inclusion served the broader goal of the set to blend established high-fantasy tropes with the specific aesthetic and narrative elements of Middle-earth, appealing to both longtime players and fans of Tolkien’s literature.
The artwork for this piece was created by artist Donato Giancola, a noted illustrator recognized for his significant contributions to fantasy and science fiction art. Giancola aimed to capture the majestic yet grounded nature of the beast, utilizing a color palette and lighting design that evokes the dense, shadowed atmosphere of Mirkwood forest. Upon release, the card was generally well-received for its evocative visual style, which successfully bridged the gap between traditional Magic: The Gathering art sensibilities and the iconic imagery associated with the Lord of the Rings franchise.
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