Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Tales of Middle-earth Promos 218s • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Promos
- Collector number
- 218s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Bartłomiej Gaweł
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Vigilance, ward 1 generic mana
tap: Another target creature you control gains protection from the card type of your choice until end of turn. (It can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, enchanted, or equipped by anything of that type.)
"Here do I swear fealty to Gondor, until my lord release me, or death take me."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering set 'The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth', which launched in 2023. This set represented a significant collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Middle-earth Enterprises, marking the first time the iconic fantasy world was integrated into the game's Universes Beyond branding. The card was specifically issued as a promotional variant, identifiable by its unique set code, and was designed to reflect Peregrin Took's transition from an adventurous Hobbit to a disciplined soldier serving under Denethor II in Minas Tirith.
The artwork for this specific card was created by Polish illustrator Bartłomiej Gaweł. Known for his work across several major fantasy properties, Gaweł sought to capture the solemnity and duty inherent in Pippin's time as a Guard of the Citadel. The illustration emphasizes the contrast between the character's smaller stature and the grandeur of Gondorian architecture. Within the game, the card's mechanics are tied to the set's broader themes of heroic sacrifice and cooperative strategies, which were well-received by players seeking to recreate key scenes from J.R.R. Tolkien’s narrative on the tabletop.
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