The One Ring
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 451 • mythic
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 451
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Marta Nael
- Market price
- $110.36
What it does
Indestructible
When The One Ring enters, if you cast it, you gain protection from everything until your next turn.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you lose 1 life for each burden counter on The One Ring.
tap: Put a burden counter on The One Ring, then draw a card for each burden counter on The One Ring.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernBanned
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The One Ring (0451) is a rare chase card from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering expansion, The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. It was designed as a thematic centerpiece for the set, featuring artwork by Anna Steinbauer that emphasizes the alluring and corrupting nature of the artifact as described in J.R.R. Tolkien’s literature. The card mechanics were intentionally crafted to reflect the ring's ability to offer immense power at a significant personal cost, making it a highly sought-after card for both competitive players and collectors.
The card was released as a 'Surge Foil' variant available exclusively in Collector Boosters. Its reception was marked by significant anticipation within the hobby, as it represented a modern intersection between high-fantasy literary heritage and contemporary collectible gaming. By integrating iconic lore directly into the game's mechanics, Wizards of the Coast positioned the card as a landmark item within the broader expansion, appealing to both established Magic players and fans of the Middle-earth legendarium.
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