Saruman's Trickery
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 519 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 519
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Yongjae Choi
- Market price
- $0.61
What it does
Counter target spell.
Amass Orcs 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter 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.)
"I gave you the chance of aiding me willingly."— Saruman
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's Trickery 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 the collectible card game as its first major 'Universes Beyond' release, which integrated J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the game's mechanics. The card itself represents the manipulative nature of the wizard Saruman, drawing thematic inspiration from his betrayal and the subtle influence he exerted over the political landscape of Middle-earth through his voice and council.
The artwork for this specific printing, designated collector number 519, features a distinct aesthetic style developed for the expansion's showcase frames. These designs were crafted to evoke the feeling of historical manuscripts and ancient texts, utilizing intricate borders and artistic interpretations meant to capture the high-fantasy tone of the source material. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional tool for blue-aligned control decks, praised for its thematic alignment with the character's penchant for counter-strategy and deception.
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