Monstrosity of the Lake
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 105 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 105
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ben Wootten
- Market price
- $2.53
What it does
When Monstrosity of the Lake enters, you may pay 5 generic mana. If you do, tap all creatures your opponents control, then put a stun counter on each of those creatures. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)
Islandcycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Search your library for an Island card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)
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 Monstrosity of the Lake was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Tales of Middle-earth' Commander set, a collaboration that integrated J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary literary world into the game mechanics. This card serves as a thematic representation of the Watcher in the Water, the tentacled creature that guards the Doors of Durin at the entrance to Moria. It was designed to capture the overwhelming, defensive nature of the beast, utilizing gameplay mechanics that emphasize tapping down opponents' resources, mirroring the way the creature blocked the Fellowship's path.
The card features an illustration by the artist Colin Boyer, who was tasked with conveying the sheer scale and terror of the creature lurking in the dark, murky waters. The visual design focuses on the creature's bioluminescent allure and imposing tentacles, drawing inspiration from the dramatic tension of the scene in 'The Fellowship of the Ring'. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its ability to function as a powerful control piece in multiplayer Commander formats, blending iconic fantasy lore with effective card utility.
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