Mirkwood Trapper
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 144 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 144
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- John Di Giovanni
- Market price
- $0.40
What it does
Whenever a player attacks you, target attacking creature gets -2/-0 until end of turn.
Whenever a player attacks, if they aren't attacking you, that player chooses an attacking creature. It gets +2/+0 until end of turn.
Under the boughs of Mirkwood, there was deadly strife of Elves and evil beings.
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
The Mirkwood Trapper was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Tales of Middle-earth' Commander expansion. This set marked a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast, representing the first full integration of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the game’s mechanics through a licensing partnership with Middle-earth Enterprises. The card was designed to reflect the tactical, forest-dwelling nature of the Wood-elves of Mirkwood, emphasizing the game's focus on creature utility and thematic alignment with the source material.
The illustration for the card was created by artist Campbell White. Tasked with capturing the elusive and vigilant essence of a Mirkwood ranger, White utilized a muted, atmospheric palette consistent with the forest's dense, shadowy canopy. The design serves to reinforce the card's mechanical role as a deterrent against attacking creatures, a classic trope for elven archers in fantasy gaming. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its flavor and its ability to provide meaningful support in green-aligned Commander decks.
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