The Battle of Bywater
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 757 • rare
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 757
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Tomas Duchek
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
Destroy all creatures with power 3 or greater. Then create a Food token for each creature you control. (It's an artifact with "2 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")
The Tooks marched in with Pippin at their head. Merry now had enough sturdy Hobbitry to deal with the ruffians.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Battle of Bywater was released in 2023 as part of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, an expansion for Magic: The Gathering that integrated J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the game's mechanics. Designed as a 'board wipe' card, it reflects the climatic skirmish in the Shire where Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin lead the hobbits in rebellion against Sharkey's ruffians. Mechanically, the card scales based on the number of creatures a player controls, emphasizing the thematic victory of the small but numerous hobbits over a larger, more imposing force.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Lucas Graciano, who focused on capturing the rustic, rural atmosphere of the Shire contrasted with the sudden violence of the conflict. The card was met with appreciation from both Magic players and fans of Tolkien for its effective mechanical representation of the narrative's climax. It remains a staple in Commander formats, where its ability to reset the battlefield while favoring 'go-wide' strategies aligns well with the aesthetic and strategic goals established by the design team.
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