Stern Scolding
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 71 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 71
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Valera Lutfullina
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
Counter target creature spell with power or toughness 2 or less.
"Fool of a Took! This is a serious journey, not a Hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance. Now be quiet!"
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
Stern Scolding was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, a collaborative expansion that brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the game's mechanical framework. The card depicts the pivotal moment in The Fellowship of the Ring where Gandalf sternly reprimands Frodo after the hobbit discovers the truth about the One Ring in Bag End, capturing the gravity of the wizard's warning regarding its corruption.
The artwork was created by illustrator Matt Stewart, who sought to convey the intense, looming authority of Gandalf within the humble setting of a hobbit-hole. The card was designed as a blue instant spell, reflecting the theme of control and containment. It was well-received by players for its thematic resonance and its utility in the game's competitive formats, effectively translating a quiet, character-driven narrative beat into a functional game mechanic.
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About Stern Scolding
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