The Watcher in the Water // The Watcher in the Water
Tales of Middle-earth Art Series 7 • common
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Art Series
- Collector number
- 7
- Rarity
- Common
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Chris Cold
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
The Watcher in the Water card is part of the Tales of Middle-earth Art Series, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2023 as an aesthetic companion to the Magic: The Gathering expansion set based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. These cards were specifically produced as non-playable, collectible art pieces intended to showcase the detailed illustrations created for the main card set. They function as a gallery format, removing gameplay text to highlight the visual interpretation of Middle-earth iconography.
This particular piece features artwork by Lorenzo Lanfranconi, who was tasked with visualizing the malevolent creature guarding the Doors of Durin. Lanfranconi’s design emphasizes the bioluminescent, aquatic, and nightmarish qualities of the beast, capturing the tension of the scene in Moria. The card includes a gold-stamped artist signature on the front, distinguishing it from standard game cards and positioning it as a dedicated collectible for fans of fantasy illustration and Tolkien lore.
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