Shiny Impetus
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 227 • uncommon
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 227
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Andrea Piparo
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and is goaded. (It attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.)
Whenever enchanted creature attacks, you create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "tap, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shiny Impetus was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Tales of Middle-earth' Commander set, a crossover expansion blending the mechanics of the collectible card game with J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. The card serves as a thematic variant of the 'Impetus' cycle, designed to encourage aggressive interaction by goading creatures while providing the controller with an incentive, such as creating Treasure tokens. This design philosophy emphasizes the chaos and shifting alliances found within the narrative landscape of Middle-earth.
The artwork was commissioned from Italian illustrator Andrea Piparo, who worked to capture the shimmering, ethereal aesthetic associated with the item's name. Within the set, the card was received as a functional and flavorful addition to multiplayer formats, offering a tactical tool for redirecting threats. Its inclusion highlights the integration of high-fantasy tropes into the broader Magic: The Gathering mechanical ecosystem, reflecting the collaborative effort to translate the spirit of the source material into playable game design.
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