The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth/Commander decks
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| Symbol description | A ring on a shield | ||||
| Design | Ethan Fleischer (lead), Scott Larabee, Ken Nagle, Michelle Roberson, James Rose, Annie Sardelis [1] | ||||
| Release date | June 23, 2023 | ||||
| Themes and mechanics | Human Tribal, Food, Elven Tribal | ||||
| Keywords/ability words | Monarch, Devour Food, Affinity for Food, Partner with, Will of the council, Council's dilemma, Secret council | ||||
| Set size | Four 100-card decks | ||||
| Expansion code | LTC[2] | ||||
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Four Tales of Middle-Earth Commander Decks, a.k.a. Lord of the Rings Commander Decks, are released together with The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth on June 23, 2023.[3][4]
Description
Lord of the Rings Commander cards with the expansion code LTC and numbered #1–80 (Etched foil face commanders are numbered #81–84 and extended art alternate versions are numbered #85–160) are permitted in the Commander, Legacy, and Vintage formats. Returning cards with the expansion code LTC and numbered 161–347 are legal for play in any format that already allows those cards.
Each deck introduces 20 never-before-seen Commander cards to Magic: The Gathering.[5] All reprints in the Commander decks have new art, suited to the Lord of the Rings theme.[6]
Contents
Each package contains:
- 1 foil-etched Display Commander card
- 1 foil Commander
- 1 additional foil Legendary card
- 98 regular cards
- 10 double-sided tokens
- 1 helper card
- 1 deck box
- 1 life wheel
- 1 Collector Booster Sample Pack (2 cards)
Realms and Relics
In addition, there are 30 Realms and Relics Box Topper cards, that feature the set code (LTC) and set symbol of the Lord of the Rings Commander cards (numbered #348-377).
Riders of Rohan
A 
(Jeskai) Human tribal deck featuring the Monarch mechanic. The main commander is Éowyn, the shieldmaiden of Rohan.
Commander (1)
Sorceries (8)
Enchantments (6)
Artifacts (12)
1 Sol Ring
The new cards are:
- Éowyn, Shieldmaiden
- Aragorn, King of Gondor
- Beregond of the Guard
- Champions of Minas Tirith
- Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
- Grey Host Reinforcements
- Lossarnach Captain
- Archivist of Gondor
- Denethor, Stone Seer
- Fealty to the Realm
- Call for Aid
- Gimli of the Glittering Caves
- Boromir, Gondor's Hope
- Éomer, King of Rohan
- Faramir, Steward of Gondor
- Forth Eorlingas!
- Oath of Eorl
- Riders of Rohan
- Taunt from the Rampart
- Crown of Gondor
Cards printed in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth, and therefore having that set symbol and code, are:
The double-sided tokens are:[7]
- 2× 1/1 Human Soldier creature (Gondor) // 1/1 Human creature
- 2× 1/1 Human Soldier creature (Rohirrim) // 1/1 Human creature
- 3× 2/2 Human Knight creature with trample and haste // 1/1 Human creature
- 2×
Treasure artifact // 1/1 Human creature - 1× Treasure artifact // The Monarch
Food and Fellowship
A 
deck centered around Food tokens (including Devour Food and Affinity for Food) with some smaller lifegain and token synergies. For this deck, you’ll be able to use not just one, but two commanders at the same time. Of course, it makes sense that the iconic duo of Frodo and Sam would have the partner with mechanic. If you want to change your deck’s commanders, you can do so by using partnered Pippin and Merry.
Instants (6)
1 Mortify
Enchantments (5)
Artifacts (9)
1 Sol Ring
The new cards are:
- Sam, Loyal Attendant
- Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit
- Field-Tested Frying Pan
- The Gaffer
- Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
- Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
- Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
- Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
- Rapacious Guest
- Assemble the Entmoot
- Feasting Hobbit
- Motivated Pony
- Prize Pig
- Banquet Guests
- Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
- Farmer Cotton
- Merry, Warden of Isengard
- Pippin, Warden of Isengard
- Treebeard, Gracious Host
- Hithlain Rope
Cards printed in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth, and therefore having that set symbol and code, are:
- Eagles of the North
- Landroval, Horizon Witness
- Rosie Cotton of South Lane
- Shire Shirriff
- Mirkwood Bats
- Generous Ent
- Revive the Shire
- Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper
- Shire Terrace
The double-sided tokens are:[7]
- 3× */* Treefolk creature // Food artifact (breakfast)
- 2× 3/3 Bird creature with flying and "Whenever this creature attacks, target attacking creature gains flying until end of turn." // 0/1 Goat creature
- 1× 3/3 Bird creature with flying and "Whenever this creature attacks, target attacking creature gains flying until end of turn." // Food artifact (farmhouse)
- 2× 1/1 Soldier creature with lifelink // Food artifact (farmhouse)
- 2× Treasure artifact // 1/1 Halfling creature
Elven Council
A Elven tribal with voting (Will of the council, Council's dilemma, Secret council), expensive spells, and a scry subtheme. The main Commander is the elven queen Galadriel.
The new cards are:
- Galadriel, Elven-Queen
- Gandalf, Westward Voyager
- Raise the Palisade
- Trap the Trespassers
- Arwen, Weaver of Hope
- Galadhrim Ambush
- Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
- Legolas Greenleaf
- Mirkwood Elk
- Travel Through Caradhras
- Windswift Slice
- Círdan the Shipwright
- Elrond of the White Council
- Erestor of the Council
- Mirkwood Trapper
- Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
- Sail into the West
- Song of Eärendil
- Lothlórien Blade
- Model of Unity
Cards printed in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth, and therefore having that set symbol and code, are:
The double-sided tokens are:[7]
- 3× */* Treefolk creature // 3/3 Beast creature
- 1× Treasure artifact // 1/1 Elf Warrior creature
- 4× 1/1 Insect creature with flying and deathtouch // 1/1 Elf Warrior creature
- 2× 2/2 Bird creature with flying // 1/1 Elf Warrior creature
The Hosts of Mordor
A deck featuring the antagonists of the storyline, with the black lord Sauron as its commander and a focus on Instants and Sorceries, Flashback, and Amass.
The new cards are:
- Sauron, Lord of the Rings
- Saruman, the White Hand
- Corsairs of Umbar
- Monstrosity of the Lake
- Subjugate the Hobbits
- Shelob, Dread Weaver
- Cavern-Hoard Dragon
- Orcish Siegemaster
- Rampaging War Mammoth
- The Balrog of Moria
- Gríma, Saruman's Footman
- In the Darkness Bind Them
- Lidless Gaze
- Lord of the Nazgûl
- Moria Scavenger
- Summons of Saruman
- Too Greedily, Too Deep
- Wake the Dragon
- Relic of Sauron
- The Black Gate
Cards printed in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth, and therefore having that set symbol and code, are:
- Treason of Isengard
- Bitter Downfall
- Troll of Khazad-dûm
- Voracious Fell Beast
- Fiery Inscription
- Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
- The Mouth of Sauron
The double-sided tokens are:[7]
- 1× 0/0 Orc Army creature (Uruk-hai) // 0/0 Orc Army creature (Sauron)
- 1× Food artifact (giant spider) // 3/3 Wraith creature with menace
- 3× 1/1 Goblin creature // 3/3 Wraith creature with menace
- 2×
6/6 Dragon creature with flying, menace and "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, gain control of target artifact that player controls." // 3/3 Wraith creature with menace - 3× Treasure artifact // 3/3 Wraith creature with menace
Tokens, emblems and markers
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander features 15 tokens across the four decks.[8]
- 3/3 Bird creature with flying and "Whenever this creature attacks, target attacking creature gains flying until end of turn." for Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles.
- 0/1 Goat creature for Trading Post.
- 1/1 Halfling creature for Farmer Cotton; Field-Tested Frying Pan and Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit.This token was printed with "Tolkien Creature" types.
- 1/1 Human creature for Increasing Devotion; Sunset Revelry; Visions of Glory.
- 1/1 Soldier creature with lifelink for Dawn of Hope and Merry, Warden of Isengard.
- 2/2 Bird creature with flying for Radagast, Wizard of Wilds; Song of Eärendil and Swan Song.
- 3/3 Wraith creature with menace for In the Darkness Bind Them and Lord of the Nazgûl.
- 1/1 Goblin creature for Siege-Gang Commander.
- 2/2 Human Knight creature with trample and haste for Éowyn, Shieldmaiden; Forth Eorlingas!; Oath of Eorl and Riders of Rohan.
- 3/3 Beast creature for Beast Within and Radagast, Wizard of Wilds.
- 1/1 Elf Warrior creature for Elvish Warmaster; Galadhrim Ambush; Sylvan Offering and Windswift Slice.
- 1/1 Insect creature with flying and deathtouch for Hornet Queen.
- */* Treefolk creature for Assemble the Entmoot and Sylvan Offering.
- 6/6 Dragon creature with flying, menace, and "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, gain control of target artifact that player controls." for Wake the Dragon.
- The Monarch for Aragorn, King of Gondor; Archivist of Gondor; Champions of Minas Tirith; Court of Ire; Crown of Gondor; Denethor, Stone Seer; Éomer, King of Rohan; Faramir, Steward of Gondor; Fealty to the Realm; Forth Eorlingas!; Oath of Eorl; Palace Jailer and Throne of the High City.
The following tokens and emblem are created by cards in the decks and are thus included with the decks. However, they are not part of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth Commander expansion. Instead, they retain The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth expansion symbol and collector number:
- 1/1 Human Soldier creature for Faramir, Steward of Gondor; Lossarnach Captain; Oath of Eorl and Prince Imrahil the Fair.
- 0/0 Orc Army creature for Corsair of Umbar; Grishnákh, Brash Instigator; Moria Scavenger; Saruman, the White Hand; Sauron, Lord of the Rings; Summons of Saruman; The Mouth of Sauron and Treason of Isengard.
- Food artifact for Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper; Farmer Cotton; Field-Tested Frying Pan; Generous Ent; Gilded Goose; Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit; Orchard Strider; Pippin, Warden of Isengard; Rapacious Guest; Revive the Shire; Rosie Cotton of South Lane; Sam, Loyal Attendant; Savvy Hunter; Tireless Provisioner; Treebeard, Gracious Host and Voracious Fell Beast.
- Treasure artifact for Cavern-Hoard Dragon; Erestor of the Council; Gimli of the Glittering Caves; Prosperous Innkeeper; Shiny Impetus; Song of Eärendil; The Balrog of Moria and Tireless Provisioner.
Commander Bundles
Starting in early October 2024, Costco stores in Canada and the USA sold The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Bundles.[9][10] Each contained the following:
- 1 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander deck.
- 2 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Set Boosters.
- 4 traditional foil promo cards with the promotional "shooting star" expansion symbol.
References
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (July 31, 2023). "MTG Set Archive". Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Information below the text box
- ↑ Mike Turian & Adam Styborski (May 30, 2023). "Collecting "The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth"". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Jackson (June 8, 2023). "Lord of the Rings Commander Decks & Decklists: All Decklist Revealed!". Cardgamebase.com.
- ↑ WPN (February 21, 2023). "The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ Commander Decks". Wizards Play Network.
- ↑ The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth – First Look (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (March 15, 2023).
- ↑ a b c d Wizards of the Coast (June 8, 2023). "The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ Commander Decklists". magicthegathering.com. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 9, 2023). "The Tokens of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (October 28, 2024). "The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ Returns with Commander Bundles!". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ u/The-True-Kehlder (October 13, 2024). "Costco LOTR bundles". Reddit.