The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset with this rare Spirit creature, Dearly Departed (LTC-165).
Dearly Departed
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Tales of Middle-earth • Commander
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Released in 2023 as part of the Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset, this Magic: The Gathering card brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s lore into the game's strategic framework. Dearly Departed, identified by card number 165 and set code LTC, is a rare white Creature — Spirit with a mana cost of {4}{W}{W} and a power/toughness of 5/5. Designed by artist Arthur Yuan, the card features key abilities that enhance graveyard-based strategies. It possesses Flying and grants each Human creature you control an additional +1/+1 counter as long as it remains in your graveyard. For collectors of the Tales of Middle-earth expansion, this card represents a distinct piece of the set’s narrative, blending fantasy themes with tactical gameplay. The product appeals to those seeking to complete their LTC collection or integrate powerful spirit synergies into their Commander decks. Its unique rules text and thematic flavor text from Gandalf make it a notable entry for enthusiasts of the franchise and the trading card game alike.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Tales of Middle-earth
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#165
Featured Subject
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Featured
Dearly Departed
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Arthur Yuan
Card Stock
English
{4}{W}{W}
Creature — Spirit
5 / 5
W
Card Text
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Flying As long as this creature is in your graveyard, each Human creature you control enters with an additional +1/+1 counter on it.
"The houses of the dead are no places for the living." —Gandalf