Saruman the White
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 518 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 518
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Matt Stewart
- Market price
- $0.47
What it does
Ward 2 generic mana
Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, amass Orcs 2. (Put two +1/+1 counters on an Army you control. It's also an Orc. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token first.)
"Sauron's victory is at hand; and there will be rich reward for those who aided it."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Saruman the White, numbered 518 in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, is a showcase card featuring art by Greg Hildebrandt. Released by Wizards of the Coast in 2023, this set was a unique collaboration under the Universes Beyond banner, integrating J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the Magic: The Gathering card game. The design emphasizes a grand, cinematic aesthetic consistent with the set's goal of honoring the literary source material while adapting it for a modern tabletop experience.
Greg Hildebrandt, along with his late brother Tim, is legendary among Tolkien fans for their influential 1970s paintings of Middle-earth. By commissioning Hildebrandt for this specific card, the illustrators sought to evoke a nostalgic, classic fantasy tone that resonates with longtime devotees of the franchise. The card was well-received by the player base for its blend of iconic fantasy heritage and its functional design within the game's complex ruleset.
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