Magic: The Gathering

Plea for Power

Tales of Middle-earth Commander 195 • rare

Set: Tales of Middle-earth Commander
Collector number: 195
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Blue
Artist: Josh Hass
Market price: $0.31

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What it's worth

$0.31market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.23 – $0.32 over the tracked period

$0.31Aug 7, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Plea for Power captures a pivotal moment in the political landscape of Middle-earth, reflecting the corrupting influence of the One Ring through its unique voting mechanic. As a rare sorcery from the Tales of Middle-earth Commander set, it is prized by players for its ability to swing the momentum of a multiplayer game by forcing opponents to choose between granting the caster an extra turn or drawing cards.

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What it does

Will of the council — Starting with you, each player votes for time or knowledge. If time gets more votes, take an extra turn after this one. If knowledge gets more votes or the vote is tied, draw three cards.

"Smoke rises once more from Mount Doom. The power of the Black Land grows and we are hard beset."— Boromir

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Formats

Where you can play it

Tournament legality for Plea for Power across the formats players actually play.

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Plea for Power was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering - Tales of Middle-earth Commander set. It serves as a thematic inclusion within a deck focused on the political and diplomatic maneuvering found in J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, reflecting the high-stakes choices faced by characters when seeking influence or arcane resources. The card mechanics encourage social play, forcing opponents to choose between granting the caster a significant advantage or a lesser effect, mirroring the often fraught negotiations of Middle-earth.

The artwork was created by Josh Hass, who utilized a painterly style to capture the somber, weighted atmosphere of a desperate request. Hass aimed to visually translate the tension of a 'will' or 'power' mechanic, focusing on evocative lighting and character posture to convey the gravity of the decision being presented. The card was well-received by the Commander community for its ability to generate table talk and shift the momentum of multiplayer games through its unique voting-based design.

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