Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 293 • rare
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 293
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Denman Rooke
- Market price
- $9.90
What it does
Flying
Whenever Witch-king attacks, defending player sacrifices a creature with the least power among creatures they control.
"No living man may hinder me!"
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 Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set 'The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth'. This expansion was created through a partnership between Wizards of the Coast and Middle-earth Enterprises, marking the first time the game had fully integrated J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into a dedicated card set. The card was designed to reflect the chilling presence of the Lord of the Nazgûl, serving as a powerful legendary creature that emphasizes the destructive influence of the Nine.
The artwork for this specific card, numbered 293, was illustrated by Lorenzo Lanfranconi. His vision for the piece captures the spectral and oppressive nature of the Witch-king, utilizing a dark, atmospheric palette to underscore the character's role in the downfall of Arnor and his dominance on the battlefield. The design was received as a faithful interpretation of the character’s dark majesty, fitting seamlessly into the broader aesthetic of the set which sought to balance classic fantasy illustration with the established visual lore of Middle-earth.
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