Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 818 • rare
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 818
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Anato Finnstark
- Finish
- Surge
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.)
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 (Collector Number 818) was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. This set marked a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast as the first major expansion under the Universes Beyond banner, which integrates established intellectual properties into the game's mechanics. The card was designed to reflect Peregrin Took’s transition from a naive hobbit to a soldier serving in the army of Gondor, emphasizing his growth within the narrative of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work.
The artistic direction for this piece was crafted to align with the set's broader visual identity, which draws from a cinematic and illustrative interpretation of Middle-earth rather than relying solely on past film adaptations. By featuring Pippin in his Guard of the Citadel attire, the illustration captures the stoicism and duty required of his role in the defense of Minas Tirith. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic resonance and utility in white-aligned deck strategies, standing as a representative example of how modern card design balances lore accuracy with competitive playability.
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