Relic of Sauron
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 79 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 79
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Anton Solovianchyk
- Market price
- $9.51
What it does
tap: Add two mana in any combination of blue mana, black mana, and/or red mana.
3 generic mana, tap: Draw two cards, then discard a card.
While the power of Sauron grew, light and living things forsook his borders.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Relic of Sauron card 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 a comprehensive collaboration with Middle-earth Enterprises to integrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the game’s mechanics. The card is designed to represent the technological and dark aesthetic of Mordor, focusing on the artifacts and machinery associated with Sauron’s power.
The card features artwork by the illustrator John Tedrick, who aimed to evoke the imposing, industrial gothic atmosphere of Barad-dûr. The design process focused on translating the ominous nature of the Dark Lord’s influence into a functional gameplay card, emphasizing card draw and artifact synergy. Upon release, the set was well-received by the player base for its thematic cohesion and its ability to blend high-fantasy lore with established Magic gameplay traditions.
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